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CONGRATULATIONS JOE MOORE ON YOUR JODI FISHER HUMANITARIAN AWARD INSIDERUP FRONT × NEWSMAKERS × ON DEADLINE The Hot List As luxury footwear continues to fuel retail, top buyers sound off on the major hits from Europe. BY KATIE ABEL

ow will the luxury footwear centered around the collections from major market fare in spring ’15? fashion houses — from Céline and Prada to As buyers ﬁnally reached Dries Van Noten and Saint Laurent — buyers the ﬁnish line of a marathon also praised footwear designers’ oerings. fashion season in Paris last For many retailers, the industry’s rising Hweek, most said they were upbeat about the stars are becoming more and more impor- diversity in the market, which should trans- tant. “We saw a lot of our emerging design- late into another winning year. ers become staples,” said Alberto Oliveros, “We’re very optimistic. Footwear is outpac- head of buying for Level Shoe District in ing the growth in almost all other [segments] Dubai. “Paul Andrew, Sophia Webster and in fashion, and this is expected to continue,” Aquazzura have made strong names for said Erin Cerrato, divisional VP of accessories themselves in the past few seasons and are at Holt Renfrew. paving the way for new talent to While much of the excitement this season come onto the scene.”

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Inside Nicholas have a bit more fizz.” launching Kenzo footwear for spring ’15.” Kirkwood’s Paris Jerey Kalinsky, founder, Alberto Oliveros, head of buying, Level Shoe showroom Jerey New York District Hit Collections: “I loved Hit Collections: “Rupert Sanderson really the runway boot at Givenchy. caught my eye. This season, the collection was I thought the Balenciaga more playful and fun. His pointy ballerinas with shoes, as a collection, looked lips are definitely one of this season’s must-haves. great. I loved the Dries Van Nicholas Kirkwood’s Origami collection was col- Noten runway shoe, and orful, vibrant and very unique. His statement san- Lanvin as well.” dal with the mix of materials, colors and incredible technique is so far one of my personal favorite Suzanne Timmins, SVP & shoes of the season. Edgardo Osorio proved again fashion director, Hudson’s his extraordinary talent, creating another femi- Bay and Lord & Taylor nine, sexy and wearable collection for Aquazzura. Hit Collections: “Céline’s Azzedine Alaïa’s collection once again proved that soft and supple slipper Mr. Alaïa’s technique and attention to details is shoes because comfy is still a reference for skillful craftsmanship .” Read on to find out what will rule the high-end cool. Tabitha Simmons denim espadrilles are Trend Report: “Espadrilles and sneakers have selling floors come spring. the perfect summer footwear for all those little become more than a trend: They have become a shift dresses. Burberry’s multicolor sneakers and core category that footwear brands are focusing Scott Meden, EVP & GMM of shoes, Nordstrom slides because rainbow colors make us happy. Paul on and developing. Espadrilles have become a Hit Collections: “While we’re still in market Andrew’s high-heeled gladiators are absolutely must-have in any women’s wardrobe, and it can working, we were excited by the runway [styles] perfect, and we all know this is a style that can go be worn in a formal and casual way; we saw great from Gucci, Fendi, Prada, Givenchy, Chanel and so wrong. Nicholas Kirkwood’s tricked-out sport examples in Loewe, Céline, Chanel, Valentino and Valentino. We feel it’s been a strong season and sandals for Peter Pilotto and Roksanda Ilincic will many more. One of the biggest trends this season have been pleased with the direction of footwear definitely be must-haves.” are flats.” on the runways as well as with the commercial Trend Report: “There is a trend toward what I Names on the Rise: “We are excited to add oer in the showrooms.” call ‘happy feet,’ not only with regards to color, Francesco Russo to our women’s designer as- Trend Report: “The lace-up gladiator, the but in comfort as well. Flat soles and low block sortment, as his extraordinary technique and continuation of a flat footbed sandal and 1970s heels lead the way. Even with regards to higher mastering bring a unique and artisanal collection influence.” heels, the platforms and wedges [we see] are much to life. Daniel Lawler’s collection at Oscar de la Overall Outlook: “We were inspired and excited, easier on the foot than stilettos. Sport catego- Renta really caught my eye as well. Alessandro and we feel this will translate well onto the selling ries continue to grow and sneakers are moving Dell’Acqua’s No. 21 line was perfect for our mar- floor and online.” forward, while all those tricked-out Teva-like ket, as his statement runway satin sandal heels slides and slab soles will be a new category. Luxe and flats with embellishments will catch the eyes Rebecca Farrar-Hockley, buying & creative espadrilles look new.” of our international director, Kurt Geiger A spring flat from clientele. Joseph Paul Andrew Trend Report: “Trends we have seen before con- Erin Cerrato, divisional VP of accessories, Altuzarra’s first in- tinue to be important, with no shortage of skaters Holt Renfrew house shoe collec- and sneakers in the big collections. In general, the Hit Collections: tion was cool, edgy whole sport influence continues to permeate even “Valentino’s and sophisticated at the most formal of shoes. Wooden bottoms and knee-high the same time. We are clogs seem to be the new item. Flats continue to gladiators were watching it closely. Amina gain strength, and this for us is a good thing, with a standout, as were the clogs at Prada. In Paris, Muaddi’s collection for Oscar Tiye was again fun, real attention being given to this category. The Saint Laurent made a huge statement with the quirky and sexy.” gladiator was important in many of the shows — I return of the platform sole.” particularly loved the Valentino ones.” Names on the Rise: “We’re excited about the Laura Vinroot Poole, owner, Capitol Boutique; Names on the Rise: “For us, Gianvito Rossi Aquazzura footwear collection. Growth has been Charlotte, N.C. continues to excite us, and their business is flying strong since we launched the line in spring ’14, Hit Collections: “Saint Laurent, Céline and for us, so we will be working harder with them. I carrying into fall with the Olivia Palermo collabo- Valentino for the newness of shapes and comfort. was impressed with the work that Balenciaga has ration, and we expect this to continue into 2015. I appreciate so much that [Céline’s] Phoebe Philo done with its shoe collection, which is becoming Our customers adore Edgardo Osorio’s design aes- and [Valentino’s] Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier- S an increasingly interesting business for us.” thetic, and many are looking forward to meeting paolo Piccioli sent models down the runway that Overall Outlook: “Designers in general seemed him in person when he visits our Western stores were calm and confident and not writhing in pain to be playing it safe and taking a more cautious later in the month. We launched Gianvito Rossi in from insane heels.” GN E R OF DESI TESY

approach. That could be commercially helpful the spring, and customer reaction has been strong Trend Report: “After last spring’s complete UR

as sometimes it takes the consumer longer than — the craftsmanship is impeccable and the silhou- commitment to Birkenstocks, I’m thrilled to see S : CO

we think to ‘catch up,’ but it seems a shame not to ettes are sophisticated. We’re looking forward to wearable shoes become a staple.” PHOTO

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FN1006P07,08.indd 8 10/2/14 6:47 PM 10022014184849 Our warmest congratulations to JOE MOORE Recipient of the 2014 FFANY Jodi Fisher Humanitarian Award Delevingne, was there to show support, along with Restoin Roitfeld’s famous mom. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Miranda Kerr and Ciara (who ﬁrst made an appearance at the Aquazzura party earlier in the week) also attended the screening.

Edgardo’s Edge Edgardo Osorio’s star continues to rise. The Aquazzura designer Bon Anniversaire Pierre Hardy’s threw a much buzzed-about Paris disco blowout What’s the most fitting way to fête 15 years? For Fashion Week fête at the ornate Pierre Hardy, it was throwing a roaring disco party Hotel Le Marois, which was in his former Paris residence and showroom. Last attended by celebs, socialites, and top retail brass from Saks, week, Hardy was still basking in the glow of PARIS his big night, which was particularly signifi- mined to go fast, so I was weaving in Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf cant for the designer since he is planning and out of all of the crowds of people,” Goodman and Barneys. “I went to soon sell the space. “Every moment said the designer, who ran the race in to my friend’s 40th birthday here, F A was special,” he told Spy. “But I had an N S an impressive one hour 18 minutes. and I knew I O Marigay McKee amazing feeling when I entered the empty H SPY I IO IT After Paris, he planned to shift focus had to have a and Edgardo Osorio space with all the lights on, just before the N D WEEK E back to the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund party [in the party started.” competition. Andrew already has an indus- space],” he said. It was certainly The designer also shared some highs try coach in mind if he wins (mentorship is an event to remember — after and lows of 15 years in part of the final prize, along with a monetary all, Spy doesn’t often spot men the biz. For Hardy, the award), and it’s a somewhat surprising choice. in heels (a group wore Aquaz- most difficult period “I would love [to work with] Mark Parker at zura’s strappy signature san- came during his third Nike,” Andrew said, adding that he’s fasci- dals for more than three hours, season. “The collection nated by the way athletic designers build their while greeting arriving guests). Kanye West at the party never existed except highly technical collections. Are sneakers in Osorio said he wanted to prove in my showroom. The Andrew’s future? Ballerina Isabelle his shoes truly are comfortable. manufacturer didn’t Ciaravola While he was excited about the performing at want to produce it,” he recalled. But he prevailed — party’s success, the designer and sounded off on highlights of the event Stuart’s Stars said he’s even more fired up his career since then. “[I loved] the opening of the first Pierre It’s no surprise that many Hol- about the opening of his first store, which debuts Hardy boutique in Paris and lywood insiders are expecting this month in Florence in the famed Palazzo then in New York, and big things from up-and-comer Corsini (where the designer also resides). “I [seeing] the enormous Dylan Penn, the 23-year- can’t wait to get home to see it,” he said after disco ball spreading old daughter of Sean Penn finishing up hundreds of buying and press ap- sparkles all around the Pierre Hardy and and Robin Wright. The pointments. Fun fact: The floors of the boutique ballroom on Saturday.” Laure Hériard Dubreuil fledgling actress is the co- were inspired by the Mark Hotel, located in star of Stuart Weitzman’s Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighborhood. “It’s latest short film, which my favorite place in New York,” Osorio said. Julia Restoin also features Poppy De- Roitfeld and Marathon Man levingne and is directed Miranda Kerr SPOTTED: Even with a fast-growing namesake by Julia Restoin Roit- line, several major outside design feld, the oldest daughter of Alessandra Lanvin celebrating the gigs and a frenetic travel schedule, Carine Roitfeld. The trio opening of her first Paris boutique at a Paul Andrew still makes time to run was on hand last Monday night at Weitzman’s party last Tuesday. The store is located on every day. And during Paris Fashion Paris Fashion Week soiree to celebrate the the stylish Rue du Mont Thabor, already Week, the designer took to the streets short, called “Rock Roll Ride.” “Two incognito home to fellow cobbler Gianvito Rossi as Paul Andrew to participate in his first half-marathon. blondes on a wild adventure” is how Delev- well as Ferdi and Kinugawa, two eateries When Spy caught up with Andrew a few ingne summarized the film. Her sister, Cara frequented by the fashion set. hours after he crossed the finish line, he , with contributions from Katie Abel and Paulina Szmydke was still on a runner’s high. “I was deter- By Kristen Henning OF DESIGNERS COURTESY PHOTOS:

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FN1006P10.indd 10 10/2/14 4:42 PM CONGRATULATES JOE MOORE on HIS WELL-DESERVED JODI FISHER HUMANITARIAN AWARD. THANK YOU for YOUR UNWAVERING COMMITMENT to the FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER. INSIDER ON DEADLINE × Top Stories Claudia Ciuti Adds New Collections BY KRISTEN HENNING “She is very different than name. Right now, they are more chance to evolve the collec- what is around, and women in demand,” Angiolucci tion in a much faster and trendier NEW YORK — The Claudia Ciuti don’t want to look like every- Joyce said. direction, still respecting the mar- family is expanding. body else,” Angiolucci said. Echols But he admitted ket’s request of walkable heights In addition to the core name- “The design is very unique, to challenges when for the heels,” Ciuti said. sake line, the company has inked and we believe there is big launching an estab- Meanwhile, Boemos is banking a production deal for two collec- potential there.” lished Italian brand on the fact that the men’s market is tions. Beginning for spring ’15, Currently, the collection is in the U.S. changing and gaining momentum. it will distribute Aston Martin confirmed to sell at indepen- “It’s a “Men’s shoes have always been footwear in the U.S., Canada dents such as Forty Five Ten in mental- black and brown, and now men and South America. It has also Dallas, Tootsies in Houston and ity change, are more willing to buy colors and agreed to produce and distribute Fred Segal in Los Angeles. and it new constructions,” Angiolucci Joyce Echols, a new Texas-based Echols described her looks as takes time said. “You can even have a suit designer. “classy but with a little bit of to build with sporty shoes.” The group also houses men’s brash. some- All of the company’s brands will brand Boemos. “The women in Aston thing,” be manufactured in Italy. “We’ve had a steady business for Texas are strong, but Martin he said, “Producing in Italy is not easy the past three years, but we want very fashionable,” adding that the — shoes are more expensive — but to be a better company,” said CEO she said of her inspiration. brand would start hosting events we’ve known the [landscape] there Roberto Angiolucci, who helms Aston Martin, affiliated with in the U.S. to generate buzz and for 20 years,” he said. the brand with his wife, Claudia the luxury car brand, is priced awareness. Ultimately, Angiolucci is bullish Ciuti. “We like new projects.” between $675 and $875 for both For the core line, designer Clau- that the new additions will grow Echols partnered with An- men’s and women’s styles. When dia Ciuti dropped the price point his company in 2015. giolucci for her first namesake it launches in the U.S., it will aim to between $295 and $395 (lower “The year looks good,” he said. collection. Priced between $450 for high-end distribution such compared with a few seasons ago), “We are on the right pace, and it and $1,950, the styles take large as in department stores Neiman with flat sandals and new snake- makes sense to buy something dif- inspiration from her hometown — Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and and flower-embossed prints on ferent when business is good. We think longhorn bulls, barbed wire Nordstrom. deck for spring. love the customers to try some- and guns added as details. “Aston Martin has a very strong “Summer ’15 represents one thing new.” Hong Kong Protests Raise Pressures On Retail

BY MARGARET SUTHERLIN Kong drove some economic con- keeps favor with Hong Kong by social conflicts between Hong Kong cern, too. The area’s less-expensive, encouraging Chinese tourists to visit and the mainland is also aëcting the NEW YORK — As student demon- tax-free luxury goods market is a as much as possible. If there is a way local retail sector’s performance.” strators took to the streets of Hong major driver for retail and tourism, of punishing Hong Kong, [making Political tensions first came to a Kong last week, retailers were being and without the support from main- it] di§cult for groups to get to Hong head in August when Beijing leaders impacted during what is typically land visitors, experts suggested that Kong [will have] a big eëct.” ruled that Hong Kong would only be one of the busiest shopping periods the business lag could weigh on On top of China’s flagging econo- able to vote for a mainland-approved of the year, “Golden Week.” protester support. my, President Xi Jinping’s ongoing candidate in the 2017 chief execu- In the district surrounding the Both tourism and retail make up crackdown on corruption has made tive elections. Both governments protests, many shops were forced 10 percent of the area’s gross do- mainland consumers less likely to have chosen to wait out the protest- to trim hours or close entirely on mestic product, according to Capital spend big on luxury goods in Hong ers. But threats by the protesters to the heels of a six-month tourism Economics. Already, 30 percent Kong, which has seen overall year- occupy government buildings pose and retail slowdown. “I know a fewer travelers from China made on-year sales of consumer goods fall a big longer-term implication for large number of high-end retailers their way to Hong Kong this year, 15 percent, according to government China’s economy. located in areas where the protests figures from the Hong Kong Inbound statistics released midyear. “So long as the protests are con- are occurring have had to either Travel Association show. “The anti-extravagance rules that tained to Hong Kong, you won’t see reduce store hours or close stores “The bigger concern is if this drags have been introduced in mainland something that aëcts the broader as a result, so this will have a real on over the course of several months, China are partly to blame for the growth front in China. Where the short-term impact on sales,” said the retail sector and tourism sector, slowdown in the retail sales of greater risk lies is if they should Benjamin Cavender, senior analyst which are important to GDP, will hit luxury goods in Hong Kong,” said spread outside of Hong Kong,” said at China Market Research Group. the economy quite hard,” said Gareth Helen Mak, senior director of retail David Doyle, North American econo- Beijing’s decision to suspend all Leather, Asia economist of London- services at Colliers International, in mist at Macquarie Securities Group. tour group travel permits to Hong based Capital Economics. “China a release. “The negative impact of — With contributions by Casey Hall PHOTOS: COURTESY OF BRANDS COURTESY PHOTOS:

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a choice,youhave tobuyyourkids shoes—sheis you’re onalimitedincome—andyoudon’t have tari,” Tunneysaid. “Ifyou’re asinglemother and inexpensive footwear. customers inneedof and stop “penalizing” ment toremove the“regressive” taxstructure on Smoot-Hawley tariffs. Hethegovern- urged pany spendsabout30percent oftotal profits ing theiroperations. weighed inonhow overarching policiesareaect- the electionwillhave animpactonthat.” sues like TPPmove,” headded.“Thedecisionof trade issueslike MTBwillonlymove ifother is- the elections. Congress enteredalame-ducksessionfollowing reauthorizing MTBcouldbedelayed furtherif expired onJan. 1,2013, andhasyet toberenewed. terials andproduct.However, themost recentbill porarily lowers taxes onimported resources, ma- past by theMiscellaneousTari Bill,which tem- organization said. consumers around$2.4 billionannually, the 2013. Ifpassed,theactwouldsave American lion intaxes werecollectedonallfootwear in percent ofdutiescollected. for thetemporaryeliminationofabout35 port theAordableFootwear whichcalls Act, and especiallybuyersofchildren’s shoes. families, themainconsumersofsuchfootwear, places unduestrain onlow- andmid-income insiders arguethatthepracticeisobsolete and in theU.S. now producedoverseas, industry overseas competition. of 1930toprotect domestic producersfrom posed aspartoftheSmoot-Hawley Tariff Act leather. wereoriginallyim- Thesecharges cent, higherthanthatofmen’s andwomen’s betweenrates range 37.5 percent and 67.5 per paying tariffsonnon-U.S.-made product; with rubberandcanvas uppersstruggle with tion cannavigate throughthatflip.” “This ismoreaboutwhether weasanassocia- dynamics won’t bethatdierent,” Priest said. tions intheseareas. believe islikely, willnotfast encourage resolu- the midtermelections, whichpoliticalpundits “The lower thepriceofshoe, the higher Greg Tunney Barry of Corp.RG said the com - For theirpart, footwear company executives “Footwear-specific initiatives tiedto larger The AAFA’s Herman fearedthatadecisionon Part oftheburdenhasbeenalleviatedin The FDRAreportedthatroughly$2.5bil- To thatend,groupssuchastheFDRAsup- However, with98percentofshoessold Back home,meanwhile, producersofshoes “[Regardless ofwhether theSenateflips], 10012014181854 - I don’t thinkthat’s aworthy goal,” headded. eradicate ourabilitytomake shoesintheU.S., learn how tomake thingsandcompletely against thegrainofwhatwestand for. like regulationsforstaff seems completely “The addedincentive tonot deal withissues move theirfactoriesoverseas,” LeBretton said. decided tolay offthousands of U.S. workers to suchaswithChina,heexplained. gent, compliance standards therebecomemorestrin- country oncecosts inonehost countryriseand overseas factoriestendtojump fromcountryto but alsointernationalworkers. Companieswith pete against less-expensive overseas operations, wear companies, whichalreadystruggle tocom- would ultimatelyhurtnot onlydomestic foot- over lowering consumerprices. making” tributors andretailers andotherwise “profit would likely beappliedtodiscountsfordis- such effortsareatallfocusedontheconsumer. Matt LeBretton disagreed withthenotion that prices forconsumers. Cambodia inparticularwillsignificantly lower the abilitytobuyproductsfromVietnam and once theelectionsareover, pointingoutthat paying amuchhighertaxthantherichguy.” “If the goal ofTPPistohelpother“If thegoal people “TPP rewards footwear manufacturers that LeBretton alsobelieved that afinalizedTPP He arguedthatthemoneysaved fromtaxes However, NewBalanceVPofpublicaffairs He alsoexpectedTPPtalkstobefast-tracked The U.S. Capitol 10/1/14 6:18PM

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Curves Ahead For spring ’15, new lines were drawn. Indeed, compelling footwear shapes often stole the show. Case in point: Christian Dior’s handmade Moderknit techno-tweed boots. The chisel toe and swooping heel took the No. 2 spot on FN’s Top 20 shoes of the Paris collections. Wonder who else stood out? Turn the page to find out. PHOTOGRAPHED BY STEPHANE FEUGERE

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10 3 CÉLINE’s flared heels took the ubiquitous ballerina Let’s face it: Denim shoes flat from pedestrian to can easily go gauche. Not pleasingly unusual. on Nicholas Ghesquiere’s watch at LOUIS VUITTON. Tall patchwork boots had 1 the cool ease, fit and CHANEL’s flat spectator essentiality of trusty jeans. boots were splashed with an abstract floral print painted by Karl Lagerfeld. In a sensory- overloaded collection, they were scene-stealers. 2 Experimentation with 20 CHRISTIAN DIOR’s elegantly proportions and inspired angular knitted boots were poised to bring detailing made spring ’15 back the square toe from more about statements footwear’s no-fly zone. of the sublime than easy-to-interpret (and reinterpret) trends.

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16 5 CHLOE’s take on the gladiator trend was SAINT LAURENT’s decidedly daintier via Hedi Slimane centers 6 7 ﬁne strapping in soft collections around a VALENTINO’s climbing BALENCIAGA fused 9 makeup shades. distinct shoe point of gladiators were balletic and rugged Speaking of lacy, view. Ergo danceable 8 plucked from the elements into satin GIVENCHY’s racy disco platforms and the SACAI’s patent workboot 4 last couture show. and croc ﬂats with a thigh-highs screamed return of ’70s styles. platforms were elevated serrated lug sole. footwear-meets- MIU MIU’s high-rise further still with opened-up fetishism. wedges signaled a speed lacing. sea of change. Chunky shapes are the new single soles.

FN1006P18-19.indd 18 10/2/14 4:07 PM 10022014160927 10 13 CÉLINE’s flared heels took LOEWE’s J.W. Anderson the ubiquitous ballerina made an assured debut with flat from pedestrian to sculptural styles that placed pleasingly unusual. 11 emphasis on the house’s 14 signature luxe leathers. ROCHAS went normcore, 12 Right out of the gate, Parisian style, with SONIA RYKIEL’s new paillette pumps styled DRIES VAN NOTEN’s fusion designer, Julie de Libran, with logo tube socks. of multicultural materials showed she knows what was grounded in the by-now women want: sexy styles, stark crisscross wedges. but with sturdy heels. 15 Like the demi-couture on display, BALMAIN’s cut-out booties oered precise flashes of flesh.

17 CEDRIC CHARLIER is one of Paris’ most promising new talents. Oversized bow slides displayed his knack for 16 twisted femininity. 20 CHLOE’s take on the 18 ISABEL MARANT’s simple gladiator trend was sandals may have lacked her decidedly daintier via ALEXANDER MCQUEEN’s usual attitude, but the flat fine strapping in soft sandals were given a pancake sole and thick ankle makeup shades. double-decker platform straps did convey her sacred Speaking of lacy, sole for supreme lifto. Parisian eortlessness. GIVENCHY’s racy thigh-highs screamed footwear-meets- 19 fetishism. ACNE’s outsized loafers were amplified with articulated gold bars for a modern ri on menswear style.

FN1006P18-19.indd 19 10/2/14 4:07 PM 10022014160951 LONDON/MILAN/PARIS Message Alert SLIDE AWAY With thousands of shoes on display, the fashion capital’s footwear presentations offered The fuss-free sandal has ocially taken o. Recolored many memorable moments. Here, FN pinpoints a selection of like-worthy outliers. exotics such as stingray and snakeskin raise the spare styles.

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Alejandro Ingelmo SPORTIF FAN Athleticism can be as literal as a sneaker or as loose as a flick of Olympic flames FRESH LOAF and airy perforations. Designers modified the menswear loafer with kilties, new finishes Jérôme Dreyfuss and a pert palette, such as seen from BALLY’s new design director, Pablo Coppola.

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Rupert Sanderson SUGAR FIX Sophia Webster Patisserie pastels need an astute eye and a Fratelli Rossetti heap of panache to avoid too-cute territory. But when rendered in unexpected styles (from mocs to shooties), the eect is pure delight.

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The fuss-free sandal has officially taken off. Recolored exotics such as stingray and snakeskin raise the spare styles.

Alexandre Birman Charlotte Olympia NEO-NEUTRALS Isn’t beige meant to blend in and not draw too much attention to itself? Not according to a few designers this season, who turned up the volume on neutrals with bantam touches. SPORTIF FAN Athleticism can be as literal as a sneaker or as loose as a ﬂick of Olympic ﬂames and airy perforations. Laurence Dacade

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We salute you on receiving the FFANY Jodi Fisher Humanitarian Award. We welcome this opportunity to recognize your exceptional contributions to our industry and to funding a cure for breast cancer. As a leader, mentor and philanthropist you excelled in bringing people together. For inspiring all to come together in the quest for a cure - whether it was competitors in the footwear and retail industries or scientists across the nation – THANK YOU.

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SCOTT SILVERSTEIN RICK AUSICK DEBBIE L. FERREE RICK MUSKAT THE SILVERSTEIN COMPANY BROWN SHOE COMPANY DSW, INC. DEER STAGS CONCEPTS, INC. CHAIRMAN ANNA BAKST BRIAN HENKE TSERING NAMGYAL JIM ISSLER MICHAEL KORS (USA), INC. JIMMY CHOO USA INC. CHINESE LAUNDRY H.H. BROWN SHOE CO., INC. VICE CHAIRMAN ALAIN BAUME STEVE HILL DAVID NERI VICINI AMERICA INC. / ZAPPOS MERCHANDISING, INC. BELK RONALD A. FROMM GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI FFANY NOEL HORD CHUCK SCHUYLER PRESIDENT JOE BRENNAN DONALD J. PLINER INC. NATIONAL SHOE RETAILERS DILLARD’S ASSOCIATION DEBBIE KING BLAKE KRUEGER BLOOMINGDALE’S JULEE BUTLER WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. DANIEL SCHWARTZ TREASURER NEIMAN MARCUS SCHWARTZ & BENJAMIN, INC. WAYNE KULKIN DIANE M. SULLIVAN GREG CONNORS STUART WEITZMAN LARRY TARICA BROWN SHOE COMPANY WHITE MOUNTAIN JIMLAR FOOTWEAR, SECRETARY STEVE MADDEN A DIVISION OF LF USA ALEX DEL CIELO STEVE MADDEN ANDRÉ ASSOUS CAMUTO GROUP VIDA SHOES INTERNATIONAL SCOTT MEDEN NORDSTROM DECEMBER 3–5, 2014 WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY New York Hilton Midtown & Member Showrooms

SAVE THE DATE: February 3–5, 2015 (Tuesday–Thursday) Show information and special hotel rates Shop FFANY 365 days a year FFANY.ORG FFANY365.COM Bravo Joe! Heartfelt congratulations on your recognition for the Jodi Fisher Humanitarian Award, your exceptional commitment to fund raising to fght breast cancer, and your years at the helm of FFANY.

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Conquering breast cancer will require a huge collective effort on the part of the medical industry — and the people who support it. On Wednesday, the footwear industry comes together once again to do its part. Visit Footwearnews.com later in the week for all the post-event coverage. PHOTO: JOHN AQUINO PHOTO:

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hormone use. of these patient tumor xenografts. This has led FFANY Shoes on Sale But there are bright spots in the otherwise to new clinical trials performed at Siteman that grim statistics. Advancements in treatments are aimed at tailoring treatments to individual Brands participating this year: and early detection over the past several years patients,” he explained. 90+ have significantly improved women’s hopes of “Without the generous support of Shoes on survival after being diagnosed. According to Sale, these pioneering experiments, which lead 85,000+ pairs of shoes the American Cancer Society, the survival rate to newer individualized treatments, simply five years after diagnosis is now at 89 percent. would not have happened,” he added. were donated Fromm said the goal at this year’s Shoes on For Dr. Daniel Hayes, director of the breast Sale fundraiser is to give people a greater un- oncology program at the University of Michi- total pairs of shoes derstanding of the strides be- gan’s Comprehensive Cancer 1.7 million ing made in the battle against Center, Shoes on Sale monies have been sold over the years breast cancer. “When you talk have made possible what he with the doctors and re- calls those “shot in the air” searchers, you get a real sense ideas that typically aren’t de- Historical fundraising total after this year: that there is a pivotal moment veloped enough to be funded $47 million happening right now. The by leading grant-making success that the research is organizations such as the bringing about is creating an National Cancer Institute, Expected attendance: nearly 1,000 anticipation that a cure for the Department of Defense breast cancer is very much and Susan G. Komen. within reach,” he explained. And, he pointed out, unlike Hospitals receiving donations: 9 “We want to bring that idea other organizations that fund to the fore — that this is no specific projects, Shoes on longer research you can’t Dr. Daniel Sale leaves it to the discretion Styles for sale on QVC: 200+ touch. When you look around Hayes of its beneficiaries to deter- the event this year, you’ll see mine how the money is spent. of purchase price on QVC sales the word ‘cure’ much more “I think of FFANY’s dona- 80% prominently.” tions as my mad money, in goes toward the cause that it has allowed me to do a ON THE FRONT LINES lot of things that would never The doctors in the battle have gotten done otherwise,” Types of shoes on oer: against breast cancer told he said. pumps, booties, stilettos, Footwear News that Shoes on Initiatives at Michigan that Sale’s generous donations have have been supported by Shoes sandals, boots, sneakers funded seminal research that on Sale include the creation of has led to revolutionary new a breast tissue repository and treatment techniques. database, several clinical trials because it allows us to keep doing the work we do At the Joanne Knight Breast of cancer stem cell therapies, in fighting this disease.” Health Center at St. Louis’ and extensive research into Dr. Suzanne Klimberg, director of the breast Siteman Cancer Center, anti-estrogen therapies and cancer program at the University of Arkansas for Shoes on Sales’ support has Dr. Suzanne their side eects. In addition, Medical Sciences, utilized Shoes on Sale funds helped the institution become Klimberg donations have funded both to develop the axillary reverse mapping (ARM) a world leader in modeling laboratory and clinical studies procedure, which helps prevent lymphedema, human breast cancers in the of tumor biomarkers, helping one of the most common adverse eects of breast laboratory. The cutting-edge research being to guide the most eective treatments and thera- cancer treatment. Lymphedema causes painful undertaken there is leading to more personal- pies for individual patients. swelling of the arms due to faulty drainage of the ized treatments that are less toxic and more Hayes, who has been involved with Shoes on lymph nodes. Using ARM, doctors can evaluate targeted, according to Dr. Timothy Eberlein, Sale since 1996, said he continues to be amazed the ways in which fluid drains through the lymph director of Siteman. by the generosity of the footwear industry. system using an injectable blue dye. Mapping S AL

“Our researchers have successfully utilized “Every year, I attend the Shoes on Sale gala, and the drainage of the arm decreases the chances of T SP I patient-derived breast cancer xenografts grown I always walk away, shaking my head, thinking, ‘I unintended disruption of the lymph node system O

in mice to develop biomarkers for therapeu- can’t believe these people are willing to do all this during surgery. Y OF H tic interventions. Using the expertise of the work simply out of the goodness of their hearts.’ “Many patients say they fear lymphedema TES OUR

Genome Institute at Washington University, we It’s an enormous amount of work to pull o a more than the cancer itself,” said Klimberg, C OS: T O H have been able to perform genome sequencing fundraising event like this, but I’m so grateful whose research primarily focuses on lessening P

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RETAILER OF THE YEAR Bergdorf Goodman the morbidity of treatments that are, more For more than a century, the department store on Fifth of the shoe department and introduced new exclusive often than not, curative. “With ARM, we have Avenue in New York has been a beacon for high fashion shops for brands such as Berluti and the first Goyard dramatically reduced the rate of lymphedema to and luxury retail. Footwear continues to be center to the men’s shop in America,” said Josh Schulman, president just 2 percent, which is very exciting.” reinvention and creativity within the store, and one of the of Bergdorf. Klimberg noted that similar approaches to reasons Bergdorf Goodman will be recognized as Retailer of new treatments make her optimistic for the the Year at this year’s QVC Presents “FFANY Shoes on Sale” future, as the medical community moves closer gala. Below are a few recent highlights for the company. to finding a cure. “I’m excited about the next 10 or 20 years,” she said. “I want to one day be able FOCUS ON FOOTWEAR to see patients, screen them, diagnose them and The second floor of Bergdorf Goodman is a special spot treat them all in the same visit. I want to be able for shoe fiends and continues to expand, both in size (a to say, ‘Take this pill, and I’ll see you in a year.’ major project last fall I think we can do that, and that’s my vision for enlarged the floor by the future.” 20 percent) and in René oerings. In addition Sandra Choi Caovilla THE BIG NIGHT to many established This year’s Shoes on Sale fundraising efforts favorites, the shoe PERSONAL APPEARANCES will kick off Oct. 8 at the Waldorf Astoria in Women’s floor has gained an Shoe designer or celebrity? At Bergdorf, New York. The annual gala will open with a shoe floor edge on the competi- they’re the same. Over the past year, the cocktail hour, followed by a sit-down dinner tion with a special store has hosted personal appearances and awards ceremony, featuring special video assortment of new labels. “We’re always very excited by a bevy of hot names, including Jimmy Pierre Hardy messages from event spokeswoman Ivanka to grow emerging designers such as Tabitha Simmons, Choo’s Sandra Choi, Tabitha Simmons, Trump and actress Sally Field. Some of the Gianvito Rossi, Paul Andrew, Pierre Hardy, Francesco Russo Gianvito Rossi, René Caovilla, Giuseppe industry’s best and brightest will be honored. and Malone Souliers, to name a few,” said Tracy Margolies, Zanotti and Pierre Hardy. Those visits to Bergdorf Goodman will be lauded as Retailer Bergdorf SVP and GMM. Bergdorf are more than just a stop on a of the Year, with designer Tabitha Simmons marketing blitz — they reflect the retailer’s strong rela- presenting the award to President Joshua THE NEW MEN’S STORE tionships in the fashion industry and its power to name Schulman. Bergdorf has been paying special attention to its male trends and rocket-launch new designers. “Bergdorf is one of the premier luxury retail- shoppers this year, completing a total renovation of its ers in New York, and since Josh came on board men’s store located across the street from the women’s BG 20/20 [in 2012], he has done a great job of focusing on flagship. Renamed as Goodman’s Men’s Store at Berg- Reinventing itself as a footwear and elevating the category,” FFANY dorf Goodman, the leader in retail is part of President Fromm noted, citing recent expan- shop is stocked with the Bergdorf legacy. The sions of the Fifth Avenue department store’s product exclusives store recently completed shoe salon. and a luxury curated the first phase of BG Gianvito Rossi will receive the Designer of selection ranging 20/20, a five-year plan to Tom Ford boutique N the Year accolade, presented by Nina García, from Hermès to Rick remodel the Fifth Avenue creative director of Marie Claire and a judge Owens. “As part of women’s flagship. First up in the Main Level renovation Inside the GD ORF GOO DM A on “Project Runway.” The son of legendary men’s store the renovation, we were two new accessories boutiques for Tom Ford and Dior,

designer Sergio Rossi, Rossi struck out on his have tripled the size which opened last month. — Margaret Sutherlin Y OF BE R TES

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“Gianvito has become a major force in the identified as the driving force of Shoes on visit the French-inspired salon area to shop NE ; ALL O

luxury scene. He is continuing the Italian shoe- Sale,” he said. “Joe has worked tirelessly and for half-price footwear from higher-end labels CC O IA NN A

making traditions of his father while bringing passionately on behalf of [the cause] for 15 such as Jimmy Choo, Giuseppe Zanotti, Fer- S A his own unique talent to bear,” Fromm said. years, continuously building on Jodi’s [origi- ragamo and Stuart Weitzman. Collections M In the program’s most personal tribute, nal] idea and inspiration.” (See page 40 for a that will be featured for the first time include : TH O D FOR M

industry veteran Joe Moore, who stepped trip down memory lane with Moore.) Gianvito Rossi, Vince, Carolinna Espinosa and O down as head of FFANY earlier this year, will Mike George, CEO of QVC, has partnered Marc by Marc Jacobs. NSEE ; T

be honored with the Jodi Fisher Humanitarian with Moore on the charity gala for several The gala will wrap up with a lively afterparty, CH I GE

Award. years. “I expect it will be a special moment be- Club FFANY, beginning at 9 p.m. In a new OR Fromm said it is only fitting that Moore cause there would be no Shoes on Sale without initiative, FFANY is collaborating with YP210, FLOOR: GE FLOOR: receives the award created in the name and Joe,” he said. “He has been essential in making Two Ten Footwear Foundation’s young profes- E

memory of Shoes on Sale’s late founder. “Other the event the tremendous success it is today.” sionals network, to expand the event. YP210 SH O OS: T O H than Jodi, no one besides Joe could ever be Throughout the evening, party guests can (continued on page 36) P

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(continued from page 32) Gianvito Rossi In His Own Words members are invited to purchase a ticket to It’s only taken some five years and a few pivotal emotional. It’s a piece of my history because my Club FFANY for $75, which includes a discount seasons for Gianvito Rossi to ascend from cult choice to mother used to come to New York to show the col- on a pair of shoes from the salon. popular footwear favorite. While peers have concerned lection when I was young, and it was the beginning “It’s a great opportunity to expose the indus- themselves with out-splashing each other, Rossi stands of FFANY. It reminds me of her. It’s something that try’s next generation to the work that Shoes on out for maintaining the route set out by his prolific father, touches me a lot. Of course, I was so happy to tell my Sale does,” Fromm said. Sergio. Subtle touches, a trend-proof aesthetic and newly parents about the award. The shoe markets and fairs refined silhouettes separate his work. In the lead-up to are part of my childhood. Growing up, I would always BROADCASTING THE MESSAGE Rossi’s Designer of the Year award go with my parents. It’s where I One week after the New York gala, QVC will go at QVC Presents “FFANY Shoes on got deeply in touch with the shoe live with its much-anticipated Shoes on Sale Sale,” Footwear News sat down world. It’s a significant recogni- broadcast, which is watched by millions across with him in Milan to find out more tion because it’s from the people the country. From 6 to 9 p.m. EDT on Oct. 16, about the man of the moment. who really know. It’s not just the viewers can shop a selection of more than 200 image, fashion and PR world. It’s footwear styles from more than 90 brands. His creative process: about [being] appreciated by QVC CEO George said the retailer hopes to “It’s open and transparent waters, people in my industry.” surpass last year’s total of 75,000 pairs, which, which can be hard. People ap- together with the proceeds from the New York preciate when you make the eort On his daughter and son join- gala, enabled Shoes on Sale to distribute $2.8 and take one more step forward. ing the family business: million to its beneficiaries. “Thanks to the But you don’t always know “[My daughter] is 17 and my son extraordinary response from the footwear [whether it will work]. Every sea- is 20. Already, yesterday, she community, we think it’s going to be another son, I try to open another door.” was at my presentation in very great year,” George said. high heels. I was terrified. For a Veteran QVC personality Jane Treacy will On keeping high standards: girl, this world is very appealing, host the broadcast once again, together with “I’m very concerned with deliver- you can imagine. They are both Nancy Hornback, who will serve as multichan- ing the highest quality, even with interested in the industry. I would nel host, engaging with viewers in real time on bigger [production] numbers as love if they would come work for Facebook, Twitter and QVC’s online commu- I grow globally. It’s not so easy. me, eventually, but it’s totally and nity forums throughout the broadcast. Growth and quality don’t always completely up to them. They get to choose.” George noted that social media continues coincide.” Gianvito to be a growing facet of Shoes on Sale. “One of Rossi the special things about this event is seeing Why he enjoys shoe spotting: Who he gives thanks to: customers come together as a community and “To see your little creature out “Can you please mention that ev- share their cancer stories and journeys with there living in the world is always magic. The pump with a erything I know about shoes I learned from my father? I one another. It makes the event a much more tight pencil skirt is one of my favorite things on a woman.” consider him the best teacher. He still comes to the fac- personal experience for people,” he said. tory and helps, especially on the technical side, on the Social media has also been vital in expanding On flashy footwear: quality and the fit. He has such incredible experience.” Shoes on Sale’s audience, George added. “It’s “My point of view is a little dierent. I like simple and been a great way to build exposure and reach pure styles on men, and I like to see more fantasy and His father’s design legacy: more people,” he said. “Shoes on Sale is one of intriguing shapes on a woman.” “The balance between fit and shape of the last. He’s our most viewed programs. It gets stronger and the master of this technique. I try to [reach his level], stronger every year.” His own shoe choices: but I’m not a good scholar.” (Laughs.) To bring awareness to the cause, QVC’s “I wear black [classics] or white sneakers. From whom? broadcast will feature behind-the-scenes foot- Well, I cannot disclose.” Next steps: age from the New York event, breast cancer “It’s a very positive moment. We’re growing, especially survivor stories and a profile of renowned sur - Advice for future footwear designers: in the States, where we plan to open a few stores. gical oncologist Dr. Armando Giuliano of Los “The shoe is not an object by itself. It’s not a piece of fur- Around March [2015], we will start with our first loca- Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. niture. The mission is to make women look better. Shoes tion in New York on Madison Avenue. That’s our next are an accessory that help to achieve beauty. What you big step.” FOOTWEAR’S ROLE design must have a purpose. Otherwise, be an artist, but Shoes on Sale is set to surpass the $47 mil- don’t make shoes. Paint and sculpt, if you like, but this is On a possible foray into men’s: GNE R lion donation mark this year, and both George a dierent direction.” “We just started for the fall ’14 season making sneakers I

and Fromm credited the unwavering support for men. We’ll see what happens in the future. I’m very Y OF DES

of the shoe industry, particularly its biggest On winning FFANY’s Designer of the Year award: focused on the women’s part of our business right now. It TES OUR

donors. This year, Marc Fisher Footwear will “When I heard, I was surprised, honored and very requires all of my attention.” — Mosha Lundström Halbert O: C T O H join Nine West Group, Brown Shoe Co. and P

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QVC congratulates Joseph C. Moore on receiving the FFANY Jodi Fisher Humanitarian Award.

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Vince Camuto as a Pink Benefactor, a title desig- nated to companies making Dr. Timothy Eberlein Ron and an annual gift of more than and Diane Sullivan Cheri Fromm $500,000. “We’re proud to further our commitment this year as a chairman, CEO and president Pink Benefactor for this extra- of Brown Shoe, which will also ordinary cause,” said Marc serve as ocial social media Fisher, founder and CEO of his sponsor of the gala. “I’m hum- eponymous firm. “Shoes on Sale bled by the life-saving work of has always been personal to me, organizations like Siteman Can- as my father, Jerome Fisher, cer Center in St. Louis, and I’m and sister Jodi Fisher Horowitz, grateful to be part of an industry started this as a labor of love. It’s that contributes in such a signifi- amazing to see this evolve to its cant way to finding a cure.” 21st year and continue raising For Nine West, Shoes on Sale’s millions for breast cancer founding Pink Benefactor, seeing research and awareness.” the impact of the charity’s annual Brown Shoe will mark its 10th fundraising eorts is uplifting. year as a Pink Benefactor. “We “We salute all the work the hope that speaks to the com- beneficiaries continue to do with mitment we have as a company the monies that Shoes on Sale has to breast cancer research and raised and donated, as they de- education,” said Diane Sullivan, velop innovative, groundbreak- ing research that we believe will one day lead to a cure,” said CEO Andrew Hede. “This eort has It’s amazing to meant a great deal to Nine West, our customers and the commu- see this evolve nity, as together we are investing in amazing work. No challenge is to its 21st year greater than our collective eorts to realize the dream for a cure.” and continue As Fromm steers Shoes on Sale for the first time, he said it’s been raising millions inspiring to see the industry put aside its competitiveness and unite for a good cause. “It takes for breast O

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it’s both overwhelming and inspiring,” she said. “[First- How Do You Win Against step] breast cancer research is so important, it’s literally life-changing.” Breast Cancer? Turns out philanthropic giving, which Trump has always had a passion for, is With a Trump Card. something of a family trait. “[My father, Donald Trump], taught me the Ivanka Trump is speaking out for breast cancer research. Though she is not able to attend the Shoes importance of supporting The businesswoman and namesake designer, whose on Sale gala on Oct. 8, Trump has contributed charitable causes, and he showed me the value line is produced with Marc Fisher Footwear, is serving as footwear for the on-site and QVC sales, and of using my resources as a means of creating the spokeswoman for this year’s QVC Presents “FFANY stars in the PSA for the charity. positive change,” she said. The designer also Shoes on Sale” fundraiser, an event that advocates for The experience has supports her brother’s work with The Eric an “incredible cause,” she said. given her the oppor- Trump Foundation, which raises money for “[First-step] breast cancer research does not typi- tunity to witness the terminally ill children at St. Jude’s Children’s cally attract large donations,” Trump told Footwear impact of the disease Research Hospital. News. “Shoes on Sale is the only campaign that raises firsthand. Besides FFANY and the foundation, significant funds toward this type of research, which is “I’ve met people Trump is actively involved in endeavors extremely important.” in different stages including Girl Up, the United Nations Plus, Trump feels a personal connection to the issue. of their fight Foundation’s campaign to educate young “As a mother, it’s impossible not to think of how against breast American women and teach them to be important my health is to my children’s well-being,” cancer, advocates on various global issues. she said. “Breast cancer is a threat to the health of all and Trump joins an impressive roster of mothers. As a member of the footwear community former Shoes on Sale spokespeople, who have in New York, I’m very proud to be involved in FFANY’s included Sheryl Crow, Julianne Hough, Nicole efforts to eradicate breast cancer.” Ivanka Trump Richie and Fergie Duhamel. — Kristen Henning PHOTOS: TRUMP: COURTESY TRUMP: PHOTOS: OF AD: COURTESY BRAND; OF FFANY

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Pink Passion On Target Society, including providing The Susan G. Komen foundation is once Nine West is again joining forces with Fashion a lump-sum dona- again getting support from Ugg Aus- Targets Breast Cancer, a program by the Council tion to the organi- tralia. In September, the Goleta, Calif.- of Fashion Designers of America. From Oct. 15-21, zation. In addition, based brand launched a Breast Cancer Nine West will donate $25 to FTBC for each $125 consumers shopping Awareness collection of boots and purchase in its stores, outlets or online. As a thank at Skechers stores during the month can round slippers, to be sold through No- you, customers will receive a Nine West/FTBC- up their payment to the nearest dollar and gift vember in its company stores and branded pouch. Additionally, for the first time the difference to the ACS. Shoppers who give via Uggaustralia.com. The Komen this year, the firm has designed a limited-edition more than $5 will receive a 20 percent discount organization will receive $5 for each pair sold, co-branded pump, available in its New York stores on a future purchase. Skechers will also partici- with a maximum donation of $50,000. and on Ninewest.com. And a philanthropic pate in the ACS’ Make Strides Against Breast social media campaign is running through- Cancer walk in San Francisco and donate a per- Balancing Act out October: For every photo uploaded centage of proceeds from all on-site Boston-based New Balance is introducing a dona- of someone wearing a blue shoe, using sales of its shoes. tion program in its stores throughout October, hashtag #9WFTBC and tagging whereby consumers can grant $1, $5, $10 or $25 to @NineWest, the brand Tie a Ribbon local Susan G. Komen a liates. Consumers who will make a donation Alegria, by PG Lite, is contribute $5 to $25 will receive a co-branded gift to FTBC. continuing its year- with purchase. Also beginning this month and round initiative in through the end of the year, consumers can visit Peak Performance support of breast cancer Newbalance.com/laceup to join the Pink Laces Skechers USA Inc. has a host of initiatives awareness. A percentage of the proceeds from Club, which oers access to exclusive features, planned for October to raise awareness for every pair of the brand’s Cindi athletic-inspired personal stories and tips dedicated to staying fit breast cancer. The Manhattan Beach, Calif.- laceup in the Pink Ribbon color is donated to and healthy. By registering, members will receive based firm will offer a Performance Aware- the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The a pair of pink laces and additional incentives to ness collection for women, and it is helping style retails for $119.95 and is available on utilize the hashtag #LaceUp365 all year long. to generate funds for the American Cancer Alegriashoes.com. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF BRANDS COURTESY PHOTOS:

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FN1006P41.indd 41 10/1/14 2:02 PM Girl Talk She’s here. “Gone Girl” star Rosamund Pike had people buzzing last week — and not just because of her new movie’s dark content. Instead, she captured viewers’ imaginations by revealing what it was like to rehearse sex scenes with Neil Patrick Harris for the film — “odd” and “highly inappropriate” were her words. The actress, who also co-stars with Ben Affleck, shared the dirty details on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” dressed in black Prada stilettos. TT Y IMAGES PHOTO: GE PHOTO: On the Cover: Designed by ELIZABETH SLOTT; Runway photo by GIOVANNI GIANNONI

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