Continuing the Before Tacky Podcast with co host Irene Serra talk to Rodrigo Doxandabarat about his brand DOTZ.
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Streetwear Collaboration
Luxury fashion and streetwear brands continue to unite. What do I think of the Prada-Adidas Collaboration launched today? Are these worth the price? Stay Tuned for my opinion.
I checked on family members the other day. Like everyone living in a lockdown, I reached out for a long conversation. Thankfully, everyone is OK.
Not The Place!
The talked shifted to malls and shopping. What happens for the re-openings? Macy’s, the mall staple, when I was young the department store was a first stop. According to my sister, not anymore. It’s no secret the chain has suffered over the years. But I had no clue how bad things had gotten. A backstory, management in the early part of the century went on a buying merging spree. Buying Federated Department Stores, then May Company creating a massive coast to coast power retail brand. The problem, shoppers shifted to online buying, brick and mortar stores felt old fashioned. Secondly, the company became highly leveraged. Unable to react quickly as customers left to other shopping experiences. The company made some concept store changes. Then announced more closures. Macy’s became a wondering company without a soul.
2+2
Back to the conversation with my sister, Shopping! I asked her about going to Macy’s. The “GOD NO” response said it all. Their shoe department is awful. Shoe are left out, stacked in boxes for you to get them yourself. Not even organized! There is no sales person. When in a service industry, cutting customer service seems the same as 2+2=3.
“They need new buyers because the clothes are bad. Who would want to wear anything? I stopped going to Macy’s a long time ago”. I got the perfect example of a lost retail customer because of the short sighted nature of those in charge.
I am writing this story based one of the retailers local store, not a flagship location. However this tale could be a gage for a wider picture. Macy’s has been in retreat mode for years posting erratic sales, falling numbers, and site closures.
If a store cannot entice my sister to buy a new pair of shoes. That says a lot!
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Louboutin Speaks
France 24 interviews master of shoe designer Christian Louboutin. A new exhibition on his designs opened in Paris.
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Never Enough!
A person can never have too many shoes in the closet. At Pitti Uomo, these are a few I would like to see on my rack.
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Say Strong
How about a collection that says “me now”? I did not know the Paula Cademartori until a fashion colleague asked me to accompany her to the presentation at a Milan antique store. The designer goes for strong fall statement accessories with bags and shoes.
From Milan Fashion Week
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Sergio Rossi
I attended the Sergio Rossi presentation during Milan Fashion Week. For Fall 2019 the Italian shoe label went for statement footwear. Knee high boots and red pumps formed part of the collection.
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MFW Paciotti Presentation
An interesting presentation feminine, sensual. Albeit, sadly, the shoe designs lacked the “oomph factor”.
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Call Beyonce!
Shoes are fabulous items. Some creations should be worn on the upper part of the body instead of the lower. During Milan Fashion Week, Aquazzura presented its Fall 2019 collection that gives the word “bling” a new meaning. My first thought, call Beyonce. Queen B needs to wear these on stage.
Creative Director and Founder Edgardo Osorio creates footwear for celebrating life. As a designer Edgardo confidently uses expressive colors to form his aesthetic.
Sponsored by #CanonDEU
Covering Milan Fashion 2019, we are thrilled to crown the city the “Fabulous Shoe Capital of the World”. Designers have upped the ante. A woman does not merely wear these creations, she has to live it. If footwear is your religion, make a pilgrimage. Stay tuned for more coverage.