Shoes & Accessories

Images Shoes & Accessories magazine provides in-depth trend forecasting, news, reportage, research, industry thoughts and has become an indispensable publication on the evolving footwear and accessory industry. Images S & A aims at shaping the design, manufacturing, marketing & retailing areas of this growing market. The publication presents new concepts, designs, materials and innovation for constant betterment. It also updates brands, retailers and marketing experts on business information, consumer behaviour, market studies, industry reports, trade events that ultimately helps create a better retailing environment at large.

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Retail Update: ASICS

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Location: Oberon Mall in Edapally (Kochi), KeralaArea: 1000 sq.ft.Total number of stores: 20Product range: Athletic gear for both men and WomenBy Reliance Footprint, the footwear speciality store from Reliance Retail, has partnered with ASICS Corporation, a Japan-based manufacturer of sports shoes and other equipment to launch this new concept store.

Retail Update: V-Mart

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Location: Gonda Road, Behraich, Uttar PradeshArea: 8000 sq.ft.Total number of stores: 59Product range: Footwear, apparel, luggage section and moreTotal area of the retail space: More than 4 lakh sq.ft.Future plans V-Mart will invest Rs. 10 crore for the project and open new outlets in Srinagar and Aligarh, to tap the emerging customer segment.

Product Watch: Casio India

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

In seven new exciting colours, the G-shock GA-110 from Casio India is for young adventure enthusiasts. GA 110 claims that it has water resistance to upto 200 metres and robustness to outside wear and tear. These new G-Shock watches boast a variety of functions including a 1/1000-second stopwatch, a velocity indicator, and magnetic resistance compliant with the International Organization for ...

Retail Update: Montblanc Jewellery Salon

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Location: Maurya Sheraton Hotel and Towers, New DelhiArea: 1100 sq. ft.Total number of stores: Boutiques-15, Salons-2Area dedicated to shoes and accessories: 15 per centProduct range: Limited edition writing instruments, watches and gold/diamond jewellery. Montblanc Limited Editions are tributes to master craftsmanship and the most precious of materials, dedicated to the world of arts and culture, such as Axis Mundi, Tchaikovsky ...

Product Watch: Zippo

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Zippo pink collectible, with its uber stylish pink sparkling surface makes it a trendy style statement. Like every Zippo lighter, it can be customised with a unique engraved message. The collection includes multiple shades of pink, light purple and other pastels used together to maintain the soft, delicate, and playful nature of pink. The small collectible lighters are enough to ...

Virola: A Leap in with Alberto Torresi

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

From the domestic market to exports followed by a retail brand all over Europe. Now it is set to formally launch its brand, Alberto Torresi, in the domestic market, again in the shop-in-shop format. While the exports will continue for Virola International Pvt. Ltd., its sister concern, Virola Shoes Pvt. Ltd., will spearhead the brand's growth strategy at home. Richa ...

Retail Update: Hush Puppies

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Location: Phoenix Mills, MumbaiArea: 900 sq. ft.Total number of stores: 11Retail presence: 11 EBOs. It also retails through major department stores and Bata shoe stores.Product range: Casual, comfortable footwear for men and women.Price range: Rs. 399-5500Future plans: To open more similar outletsBy Bata is the sole distributor of Hush Puppies in India

Product Watch: Bata

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman sandals, this collection crafted out of textured skin comes in modern metallic colours with metal detailing.These sandals bring an edge to understated outfits.Price range: Rs. 999 onwardsAvailable: Bata stores

Product Watch: Coochhie Coo

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Coochhie Coo has launched accessories which can be coordinated with dresses in the form of clips, bows, caps, ties and definitely shoes for kids in the age group of 0-12 years. Coochhie Coo also customises accessories with a custom-made dress.Price range: Footwear: Rs. 300 onwards; accessories: Rs. 50-1100Available: MGF Metropolitan Mall, Saket, New Delhi

Retail Update: Joyalukkas

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Location: MG Road, BangaloreArea: 40,000 sq.ft.Product range: Precious jewellery in gold, diamond, pearls and precious gems that blend the traditional with the contemporary.Retail presence: Strong presence in nine countries, including India, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UK.

A Whole New Canvas

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Customised wears or getting things made specially for you or owning a vintage piece is a great high - the biggest trend in fashion today. So it comes as no surprise that handpainted shoes are the latest fad among discerning fashionistas.Nivedita Jayaram Pawar stumbled upon some artists who are turning shoes into miniature art forms.Remember the drab, white canvas shoes ...

For the Male Fash Devotie

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

It was after working for 18 years in the field of industrial diamonds and diamond powders that Ketan Jhaveri, the dynamic founder of Dev Group, decided to launch Devotie, a brand of accessories exclusively for men. The company started out in Florida, USA with a women's line of jewellery in gold and diamond almost a decade back. But, the man ...

Happy into Knots

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

The necktie may have been around forever but it is only now that it is evolving as a popular fashion accessory like never before. Moving away from the corporate domain, this knotty fashionwear has entered the brunch, club and party space of the uber sexual man who likes to make his own fashion statement. Pocket squares have also come into ...

Man Zone

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010   By: Sayanti Banerjee

With fashion no longer the woman's domain alone, the man's personality is being redefined even in terms of the footwear he sports. Whether it is at work or during leisure hours, the man is increasingly being judged not just by his bow or tie, as the footwear too determines his bearing. With colour palettes changing from blacks and browns to ...

Aiming High

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

The origins of Egle go back to Moscow where its founder Alok Rai started as a trader in footwear. His company, Milano Impex Pvt. Ltd., commenced operations in India in 2004 with the launch of a brand Egle. The brand was launched with initial seed money of about Rs. 50-60 lakh. December 2008 saw the launch of another brand with ...

Product Watch: Pavers England

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Pavers England has introduced the Aero-Lite collection, its lightest footwear for men. As light as 200 gm, the sandals in closed format are for today's generation that demands comfort and style. The collection is well-balanced with just enough cushioning to cover long distances in comfort. Available in shades of brown and black, the sandals are engineered with the most advanced ...

Product Watch: Sanspareils Greenlands

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Sanspareils Greenlands (SG), the world's leading cricketing equipment manufacturers, have launched a range of shoes called Fieldstar which claim to assist players and urban consumers to perform better on the field or while training. Available in orange, navy blue-white-red, grey-white colours, the range uses designing techniques like unique traction control mechanisms for strong grip, lightweight upper design with breathable mesh ...

Product Watch: Woly

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

German shoe care brand Woly has launched Wet Blocker which protects all types of leather, textiles, shoes and bags except patent and brush leather. Based on nanotechnology, the Blocker effectively repels water, oil and dirt as powerful nanoparticles form a protective layer on the material surface. Since breathability is not affected it is suitable for shoes with climate or tex ...

Product Watch: Trendy Baubles

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

The jewellery collection from Trendy Baubles boasts of some of the most intricate yet subtle pieces. The craftsmanship of the neck pieces, earrings, hoops and bracelets depict a certain amount of novelty. The pieces are embedded with various stones to give the glam effect.Price range: Rs. 69-799Available: Select City Walk, Saket, New Delhi and Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

Product Watch: Jealous 21

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Jealous 21 has launched the Scooter Girl look for all those girls who love bikes and enjoy their freedom. The collection has apparel and accessories which includes vibrant coloured scarf/ bandana, funky printed buffs or fun handbags that can be looped onto the bike and makes it a treat for every 'scooter girl'.Price range: Rs. 149-1399Available: Scullers in Ambience Mall ...

Retail Update: S. Oliver

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Location: Inorbit mall, MumbaiArea: 1300 sq.ft.Total number of stores: S. Oliver globally operates 170-plus stores of its own and 400 with partners in more than 30 countries. There are three points of sale in Mumbai at present apart from the new store, a 1500 sq.ft. exclusive store at Mega mall, Oshiwara, and a shop-in-shop outlet each at Shoppers Stop, Andheri ...

Retail Update: Fuel

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Location: 14th road of Khar, off Linking Road, MumbaiArea: 1800 sq.ft.Total number of stores: 5. This is the second store in Mumbai and fifth in the country. Besides Mumbai, Fuel stores are present in Pune, Ahmedabad and Bangalore.Product range: Footwear, accessories like fashion jewellery and handbags, and apparels.The designer names include Nachiket Barve, Nishka Lulla, Masaba Gupta, Kavita Bhatia, Prashant ...

'Distribution is a Team Work'

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

A leading distributor in Delhi and NCR region of brands like Inblu, Chips, APL, Sparx, and Rex, Rajat Wadhwa of Advance Footwears has been in the footwear distribution sector since 1997.Brands that gives you the best businessInblu, Chips and APLNumber of collections that brands bring out in a yearInblu and Chips: 35-40 modelsAPL: 10-15 modelsSparx: 10-15 modelsRex: 10-15 modelsDealing with ...

Shoe Recycle

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Give those dirty, smelly, old shoes a makeover. Turn them into a brand new pair at the latest and first of its kind shoe laundry in Kolkata, at your doorstep and just a phone call away. Richa Bansal calls in to glean more.A man steps out of his powerful, glistening Mercedes. Four bumchums watch him, almost enviously, from a distance. ...

Miss Sixty

Posted on: 01-Aug-2010  

Miss Sixty has introduced a range of vibrant bags, shoes and belts with a fusion of cold metal reflexes and pastel leathers. The collection reprises the structured shapes, the extreme attention for accessories featuring electric colours searching for sparkles through the use of laminated, metal fabrics.Price range: Rs. 4700 onwardsAvailable: Miss Sixty, Saket, New Delhi