The August 2013 Issue of Footwear Plus

August 2013

Mod Mod World

A quintessential ’60s Mod Vibe swings into Fashion. Photography by Jamie Isaia, Styling by Kim Johnson. Fashion editor: Angela Velasquez; hair: Adrian Clark, The Wall Group; makeup: Deanna Melluso, The Magnet Agency; models: Liv and Kristy, IMG.

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August 2013

The Sweet Spot

Jon Caplan, CEO of Genesco Branded Group, makers of Johnston & Murphy and Trask, discusses how the portfolio is sitting pretty amid a burgeoning dress footwear revival and an Americana fashion renaissance.

By Greg Dutter

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August 2013

Sole Brothers

Although born into the business, the Astobiza brothers are carving their own legacy with Sole Desire – now more than 20 years old and consisting of 12 outlets sprinkled throughout California wine country.

By Brittany Leitner

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August 2013

Story Time

Our job is to report on the ever-changing and exciting business of making and selling shoes. For nearly a quarter of a century, Footwear Plus has showcased the latest styles, brands and trends (beautifully, I might add). We’ve reported on new retail strategies, formats and consumer shopping habits. We’ve updated you on breakthrough innovations in comfort, performance and design; emerging categories; and macro economic and fashion trends as well as their trickle-down effects on the shoe business.

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