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Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Friday, April 20th, 2012
Embellishments
Inspired by a little bit of rock & roll, the embellished and spiked shoes from Sam Edelman will keep you right on trend, whether it‘srivets, studs or spikes, these shoes help you dazzle. Amp up your good girl/bad girl style mix by pairing the Georgina Flat Sandal orLorissa High Heel Peep-Toe Pump with your pastel-colored denim shorts and cropped jeans.
Animal Print
Not afraid to be bold? Then mixing bold color and bold prints should be second nature. This spring try a pair of bright colored jeans with an animal print shoe like the Sam Edelman Josie High Wedges or the Dante Ankle High Gladiator Sandal. Leopard looks gorgeous when paired with bright red, tangerine, kelly green or yellow, so grab a pair of these and be daring; the Dante Gladiator also keep you on target with the hot lace-up trend we’re seeing this spring.
Color
Color is key this season. Whether you’re going for brights like tangerine, citrine and bold pink hues or pastels like baby pink, lilac or mint, everything is color, color color and that includes footwear. The chic Gigi Flat T-Strap Sandal in citrine or the bright hue & neutral tone mixed modern Yelena High Heel Sandal are perfect to add the touch of color to your look.
By Dynelle Skinner
Tags: Dante Gladiator Sandals, DNA Footwear, Georgina Flats, Gigi Flat T-Strap Sandals, Josie High Wedges, Lorissa Peep-Toe Pumps, Sam Edelman, Shoe Shopping, Spring 2012 Collection, Spring 2012 trends, Yelena High Heel Sandals
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012
 With the weather warming up, its time to bust out those dusty flip flops. Kick off Spring on the right foot with our new arrival of flip flops: Aloha flat from Kelsi Dagger, Filomena flat from Lucky Brand, Gigi flat from Sam Edelman and Taj flat from Chocolat Blu OR go with Havaianas‘ classic Casual flip flop in this seasons must have color: MINT.
♥ Amy K.
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Friday, March 9th, 2012
Is it in your DNA? ….We’ve got some pretty big shoes to fill and are currently looking for an ambitious, organized and fashion forward individual to help out in the main office at headquarters in Brooklyn, New York. If you think you have what it takes and would like to join the team please email your resume with availability and a little bit about yourself to: career@dnafootwear.com
♥ DNA Footwear
Tags: career, classified, help, Hiring, jobs, Wanted
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Monday, January 30th, 2012
Apparently having a shoe collection is the new “IT” thing to do; it feels like every day we report that some celebrity or reality star wants an in with the fashion industry. One such celebrity is Halle Berry, who is quickly becoming a woman of all trades. The actress slash Revlon spokeswoman teamed up with popular German retailer Deichmann Shoes to create her own line: ’5th Avenue by Halle Berry’ collection.
Fitting for women her age (we mean that in the kindest way possible), the collection features fairly low heels and wedges, mixing comfort and style for the modern mom. Boasting 40 limited edition shoes, Berry is proud of the new baby in her life, her shoe line. In discussing her new endeavor she said,
“Shoes are a statement. They can be very sexy; they can say something about where you are in the day; they can say what your mood is; they give you a chance to accessorize. And I’m a girl that loves to change my shoes all the time. It’s an expression of who you are really. I’m a girl if I find a shoe that I really like I like to get them in all colours. I’m big on that.”
With the reasonable starting price of £29.99, budget savvy mothers are eagerly awaiting the UK launch in March.
By: Ashley Tschudin
Tags: celebrity, Cocktail Chic, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, footwear, footwear news, Halle Berry, heels, news, shoe collection, shoes, style, wedge
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Friday, January 27th, 2012
Sundance & Social Media Sorel Style
“Now through January 29, consumers have a chance to score customized lace plate boot accessories and a pair of Sorels, compete in a Polyvore Style Challenge, and get real-time updates from the festival” (Yahoo). Bringing the Sundance excitement to their Facebook fans, Sorel is giving users the exclusive opportunity to create custom lace plates using their ‘Decked Out. Laced Up.’ Facebook tab. As it they weren’t active enough in their social media endeavors, Sorel recently launched a Polyvore style challenge; “through SOREL’s Polyvore Facebook Tab, the boot brand asks consumers to create looks from a closet curated in collaboration with Alex Frank, style editor of The FADER, a music, culture and style publication. The top 10 consumer-created looks will win a pair of SOREL boots and one winner will receive boots plus a $300 gift card to shop the look” (Yahoo).
Don’t let the celebs get all the Sorel star treatment, shop Sorel!
By: Ashley Tschudin
Tags: alex frank, boots, celebrity, Cocktail Chic, contest, decked out.laced up, DNA, DNA Footwear, facebook, Fashion, movie, polyvore, shopping, social media, Sorel, style, sundance, the fader, trend, winter
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Friday, January 27th, 2012
Time travel back to the 60′s with Milly’s limited addition Sperry Top-Siders available in vibrant prints and neon brights. Putting a spin on the classic American shoe, Milly turns boat shoes and wedges from drab to fab.
The collection ranges from $90 to $225 for women’s and $45 to $75 for girls and will be available at Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s and Bergdorf Goodman as well as Sperry Top-Sider retail locations, sperrytopsider.com, the Milly Madison Avenue flagship in NYC, and MillyNY.com starting February 2012. (Fashionista) The preppy nautical style is ideal for bold fashion seekers looking to add a POP to their winter wardrobe.
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By: Ashley Tschudin
Tags: boat shoes, Cocktail Chic, collaboration, collection, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, floral, footwear, milly, neon, news, shoes, sperry top-siders sperry, style, wedges
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Thursday, January 26th, 2012
The man can do no wrong — Karl Lagerfeld, the “king” of fashion, never fails to amaze us with his many styling and design talents (not to mention the 30 iPads he carries with him at all times). Lagerfeld’s diffusion line, Karl, launched January 25th and is sold exclusively online at Net-a-Porter.
Alike to his own personal style, the budget collection features black and white clothing and accessories retailing from $50 for a canvas tote to aprox. $1,000 for leather pieces. As to be expected, Karl’s trademark fingerless leather gloves make an appearance as do fabulous faux colors. Among the 70-piece collection are 8 pairs of shoes, from metallic sneakers to gladiator sandals, the footwear is simple yet impressive.
We can handle the trademark Karl profile on the tees and tanks, but what about the shoes?! Walking with the support of Lagerfeld on your soles would sure put a pep in our step (we’re just sayin…it’s suggestion for the next collection).
{Shop Karl}
By: Ashley Tschudin
Tags: black, budget, Cocktail Chic, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, Fashion for Less, gladiator sandal, high heels, karl, karl lagerfeld, lagerfeld, Net-a-Porter, news, sandal, shoes, silver, sneakers, style, wedge, white
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
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On January 18, 2012, Nike announced that the beloved Converse corporation will launch several collections of skate shoes in Spring 2012. As part of the Converse Skate Ambassador Collection, pro skaters Nick Trapasso, Anthony Pappalardo and Kenny Anderson will each have shoes released on February 1st, 2012 .
Partnering with the professional skaters was inevitable — Trapasso started his own company, Life Extension Skateboards, along with fellow skater Patrick Pasquale. “Trapasso’s signature shoe is called the CONS Trapasso Pro and will feature a multi-density sock liner and full memory foam collar that are designed to conform to the skater’s feet” (Yahoo). Trapasso’s Converse will be available in either suede or leather and either black and white or gray and cranberry, while Pasquale’s will be canvas or suede, available in brown and black or gray and red. Anderson’s skate shoes, the KA-ONE, will “come in black and red, red and parchment, parchment and white, black and white as well as black and parchment” (Yahoo).
With so many materials and colors to choose from, skaters are sure to do their next ollie in style (whatever an ollie is….).
SHOP CONVERSE
By: Ashley Tschudin
Tags: ambassador collection, anthony pappalardo, athletic, Cocktail Chic, cons, Converse, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, footwear, ka-one, kenny anderson, life extension skateboards, men's, men's fashion, men's style, nick trapasso, nike, shopping, skateboard, skater, sport, style, trapasso pro
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Brian Atwood is a favorite among many and for good reason; the Milan-based designer with American roots, design shoes that are the epitome of style. Since 2001, Brian Atwood has poured his creativity into amazingly chic women’s shoes. His style harnesses both modernism and glamour, combined with a raw sex appeal and impeccable construction.
The spring/resort 2012 collection follows his past collections in absolute fabulosity — you can find towering platforms, color-blocking, metallics, tribal prints, polka dots, cage details, fringe, and exotic skins. Pair some of the towering platforms with flare jeans to make a statement or spice up your little black dress with some of the gorgeous fringe strappy sandals. Brian Atwood’s spring collection will bring that “je ne say quois” to any outfit, as well as bring about that extreme confidence within, which only an amazing pair of shoes can do.
By: Cindy Batchelor
Tags: Brian Atwood, cindy batchelor, collection, designer, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, high heels, spring 2012, style, trend
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Monday, January 23rd, 2012
On Thursday Jan. 19, Mark Fast, J.W. Anderson, Preen and Libertine announced their collaborations with Selfridges for ALDO Rise collections. The London Fashion Week foursome were tapped to put together their own ranges to sell in Selfridges’ Shoe Galleries in London with an exclusive pre-launch on Jan. 18th.
Purchasing the collection shows support ALDO Rise, ”a fashion week collaboration program, launched by ALDO to help increase awareness of upcoming designers and offer them support through their retail network and designer contacts” (OK!). As shown above, Mark Fast’s collection was inspired by “tribal and metallic glam” , featuring cut-out details, and retailing at £125. If the other three collaborative collections are as “spring chic” as Fast’s we’re sure you’ll support ALDO Rise as avidly as we do.
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By: Ashley Tschudin
Tags: aldo, Cocktail Chic, collaboration, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, footwear, high heels, j.w. anderson, libertine, london fashion week, mark fast, news, preen, pumps, selfridges, shoes, spring, style, upcoming designers
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