Micam
Autumn 12 collections
Spring 12 collections
Autumn 11 collections
Hiking details
The hiking boot was unavoidable at Micam and is a must for autumn 11 across men’s and women’s footwear.
Animal
Ubiquitous leopard print, the latest development is the use of hides such as cow and pony skin.
Colour
Bright, pop-art colour made a statement at Micam on fashion-forward fringed and platform styles.
Rubber sole
From traditional crêpe on men’s desert boots to synthetic rubber soles on women’s fashion styles seen at Micam.
Coloured soles
Coloured soles made for an interesting and edgy contrast against traditional and formal brown and black leather uppers.
Heeled penny loafer
The heeled penny loafer has already made waves on the high street, with the likes of Office producing some accomplished versions.
Textile
Woven fabrics were adopted across men’s and women’s footwear, particularly on lace-up flat shoes.
Brogue boots
the sector’s current penchant for heritage means the brogue boot remains key for autumn 11.
Spring 11 collections
Spring 10 collections
Autumn 09 collections
Spring 09 collections
News
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Footwear shoppers decline
The number of shoppers buying footwear has fallen by 13.9% between 2007 and 2011, the equivalent of 5.5m shoppers.
LK Bennett sets its sights on the US as it secures £16m funding package
Upmarket clothing and footwear retailer LK Bennett has secured a new £16m credit facility from Lloyds Banking Group which it will use to accelerate international expansion, including the US.
Sales are put on hold as sun finally shines on high street
Retailers look to be holding their nerve and not going on Sale early following a long-anticipated improvement in the weather this week.
MBT ‘has no future’ if no saviour is found for Swiss owner
The administrator of comfort footwear brand MBT has warned that if a buyer is not found for the business’s Swiss parent company within a matter of weeks, the brand will not have a future.
Bourne ramping up womenswear offer
Women’s footwear and clothing brand Bourne will almost double its clothing offer for spring 13 in a bid to secure more stockists.
IMAGE GALLERY: Christian Louboutin launches iPhone app
Luxury footwear designer Christian Louboutin has launched its first app for iPhone and iPad, to provide users with an interactive experience for the brand.
MBT UK slips into administration
Masai GB Ltd, the UK arm of comfort footwear brand MBT, has fallen into administration.
