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Escape to Vacationland with Sperry Top-Sider

New York City’s weather may be playing some serious tricks on us at the moment but at Sperry Top-Sider’s Flatiron store the forecast is blue skies and warm temperatures. At last night’s Spring 2013 preview, guests checked in to Vacationland and checked out the brand’s expanded offering, which now includes nautical-inspired apparel, swimwear, bags and accessories. While nibbling on lobster rolls and crab cakes, guests perused the collection and were invited to try on their favorite styles and Instagram shots of the selection for a chance to win a prize.

Chaco Becomes Outsiders Ball Founding Partner Supporting an Industry Effort to Inspire More Kids to Get Outdoors

The BFA announced record-breaking sales in the U.S.A.

The British are truly coming. All 31 brands brought to last month’s FN Platform show in Las Vegas by the British Footwear Association wrote orders, securing a record $2.2 million worth of business. Ted Baker made further inroads in the South American market and has entered talks with a Mexican distributor. Steptronics and Miista both hit the 100-client milestone in the U.S., while Benjamin Adams now has a total of 400 outlets, including the specialty bridal market. Oliver Sweeney has extended its presence at Nordstrom and Irregular Choice has launched a new premium line.

Reef expands beyond the beach.

As it nears almost 30 years of sandal-making, Carlsbad, CA-based surf brand Reef continues to expand its reach beyond the beach by adding boots to its lineup for Fall ’13. “We had incredible success with the launch of our Bellas Costas closed toe footwear in Spring 2012. Boots are the natural next step,” says Kelley Bruemmer, director of girls’ footwear.

Bugatchi’s colorful socks made our morning pop.

To say we’re fond of fun socks here at Footwear Plus would be an understatement (just look at the men’s shoot in our March issue) so we were more than pleased to continue our morning of color at Bugatchi’s fall/winter preview. Striped, checked and polka-dotted legwear in eclectic colorways add some pop to simple suits and shoes, or go all out and make a statement by teaming them with a pair of fall’s printed oxfords.

This morning’s Nine West preview beat our rainy day blues.

What’s worse than the Monday blues? Waking up to pouring rain on Tuesday. But the blast of color at Nine West’s Fall/Winter 2013 press preview cheered us right up. From smoking slippers and ballerinas to kitten heels and pumps, jewel tones reigned supreme throughout the expansive collection, while ponyhair and velvet added some textural interest to classic silhouettes.

Carlo Pazolini’s Spring ’13 campaign perfectly captures the essence of the season.

Outside the weather may be alternating between rain and snow, but at least we can drool over the Carlo Pazolini Spring 2013 campaign. (And if ever there was a day to dream about sunny days and open toe shoes, today would be it.) “A View from the Villa,” shot by photographer Mikael Jansson at the Vanderbilt Museum in Long Island, NY, perfectly captures the first mild days of spring, when our sun-starved skin finally comes out from under wraps. Click here to check out the campaign in full.

The Original Muck Boot Company Introduces Stylish New Women’s Fall 2013 Collection.

There are two very good reasons why I don’t wear rain boots: one, I associate wellies with farms (and I am not a farmer); two, the rubber always cuts into my skin. But after checking out the Arctic Adventure collection from The Original Muck Boot Company, I’m tempted to change my mind.

Nike debuts first ever 3-D football cleat

First thing’s first: We need to talk about the name. Nike’s debut 3-D football cleat (a first for the industry) is called the Vapor Laser Talon. Sure, it sounds like three superheroes (with limited imaginations) joined forces to fight evil, but what’s in a name? Weighing a mere 5.6 ounces, the boots were designed specifically for the 40-yard dash, to enhance a player’s “zero step.” (For the uninitiated, that increases the speed of off-the-line launch, which feeds into a player’s maximum momentum.)

DSW marks the launch of Luxe810 with five pop-up shops

Discount footwear retailer DSW is moving on up. The chain announced Friday the launch of Luxe810, an online outlet offering up to 50 percent off luxury goods by Gucci, Prada, Bottega Venetta, Sergio Rossi and Marc by Marc Jacobs. To support the launch, it will open five Luxe810 pop-up shops in key metropolitan locations around the U.S., offering luxury accessories and ready-to-wear fashion. In addition, 17 DSW stores will carry a special selection of items for a limited time.

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