Where is India’s ‘it’ shoe brand?
2 years, 5 months ago

Where is India’s ‘it’ shoe brand?

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Shoes are such a struggle, complains celebrity stylist Ayesha Amin Nigam. “Indian shoe creators don’t even get the V of the pointed-shoe correct,” she says. “Convincing people initially is tough but when you offer a good quality shoe, it’s easier to gain customers.” Laksheeta Govil, founder of the shoewear brand Fizzy Goblet. You can’t even think of wearing heels.” Having said that, she says, the consumer is becoming more conscious of footwear choices, “which perhaps explains the demand for more variety and quality”. “It’s no longer about just that one black shoe for every occasion.” It will, however, take some time for an Indian brand to reach the world map, he says.

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Best foot forward
10 years, 2 months ago

Best foot forward

The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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India TV News  

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French label names shoe after Bollywood

Hindustan Times  

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Sole Call
14 years, 1 month ago

Sole Call

The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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