The first impression is the best impression – so, says the proverb. Today, you are judged by your appearance and wearables, which include even shoes. Shoes, for tiny tots and students are the best wearables when they play for fun and entertainment. For working professionals and millionaires, shoes along with their business suite are the best way to express their prestige and class. Are you a social media influencer, movie celebrity or a level 1 executive, and have to attend a business party or a grand celebration event filled with personalities? Are you searching for the best luxury footwear collection to attend the event? We have brought out the best footwear brands to revamp your Shoe Collection.
The names are the ones that professionals wanting to make a mark in any event will love – kindly note, these branded models, you can use them at any time of the year. If you are a lover of footwear brands, you will find reputed names in the blog. You can start reading and scrolling at a fast pace to finish the blog in one go.
The footwear industry in the UK is slated to reach more than USD 16 billion in 2024. Every year, experts opine that it will grow annually by more than 4% CAGR between the years of 2024 and 2028. There are various types of materials used in the footwear industry (rubber, plastic, wool), but the leather footwear variety is slated to reach the highest point, that is more than USD 6 billion in 2024.
As per the fashion experts, within a span of five years, the industry is set to manufacture more than 338 million pairs of shoes. Many buyers are opting for eco-friendly and sustainable shoes.
The reputed footwear brands to revamp your shoe collection are –
1.Jimmy Choo:
It was in the middle years of the 1990s (1996), that a new brand emerged and very soon entrenched its presence in the fashion industry. A fashion designer from Malaysia, and an accessories’ editor from British Vogue established the brand “Jimmy Choo.” The names are Jimmy Choo and Tamara Mellon, and the place was “London.” These shoes are known for their elegance, sophistication and glamour. Sandra Choi, niece of Jimmy Choo, when appointed as Creative Director, embarked on a significant expansion when it came to products and categories. The first store was opened in London (1996), and then the company expanded into the US (1998).
Every model is designed with fine materials, and intricate details that makes it one of the most preferred brands for influencers, celebs and fashion icons.
2. Dolce & Gabbana:
This brand became popular with celebrities before the Jimmy Choo label. Founded in 1985 by Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana (famous Italian designers), their products are in high demand all over the globe even today. You can identify the brand by the initials “D&G.”
The shoes are made of luxurious materials, ranging from satin, suede, leather of the finest quality and more. Those wishing to make a fashion statement, can purchase various types of shoes – sleek stilettos to sneakers.
3. Emporio Armani:
Mention Armani, and you are reminded of the excellent business suites. However, though the globe got to know about the Armani brand as early in the 1970s, it soon became very popular with the younger generation. The founder, Giorgio Armani, focused on designing his collection not only in clothes but also in footwear. The brand gained many millions of loyalists in quick succession because its models had clean lines, excellently tailored products blended with recent fashion trends.
4. Prada:
Prada is one of the oldest brands in the fashion industry. Mario Prada established the company in 1913. The brand is known for its trending fashion statements as well as making use of innovative materials. The Prada Group also owns reputed brands such as Car Shoe, Miu Miu and Marchesi 1924. It has more than 25 factories to manufacture the materials and a regular set of stores through which it sells the products.
5. UGG:
It is very rare in the business world, that a surfer designs a product that becomes world-famous. Brian Smith, a well-known surfer on his trip to America found that surfers do not wear shoes like Australia when surfing in the ocean. He founded the brand UGG, which has been celebrated by loyalist customers for the comfortable design and warmth. Compared to the other shoe brands in this blog, the price is considered affordable for even the middle class, as they can buy their models starting from $150.
Their first models were designed for surfing enthusiasts and then the products were embraced for luxury, warmth and comfort. It was in 1995, that the founder collaborated with the reputed Decker Brands, and from there onwards, there was no looking back.
6. Hugo Boss:
Founded in Germany in 1924, the products of Hugo Boss became famous because of three reasons – quality materials (suede, leather and durable textiles), trending designs and excellent craftsmanship. The artisans’ high attention to detail captured the minds of the fashionistas because of the long-lasting nature of the models. The prices can start from $500. The values that define this brand are the entrepreneurial spirit, youth spirit and the spirit of mutual trust.
7. Calvin Klein:
The brand was first launched in 1968, by Calvin Richard Klein. His models became popular because of his different product lines, and they had a separate segment for men as well as women that represented simplicity with modern designs and style. In 2003, the brand was acquired by PVH (Philips-Van Heusen Corporation), and it has continued to see long-term growth.
The products are designed as per the season and trends, and the brand is giving tough competition to its counterparts due to its popular marketing campaigns.
Conclusion
When it comes to footwear, especially shoes, you cannot consider them as an addition to your business or designer suite. They have to personify the right impression of comfort and style. The global footwear industry has seen numerous new brands in the past two decades that have offered the best designs and affordable prices to the global customers based on trending designs and making use of quality materials. From Italy to US, our team took the responsibility to unravelling a few of the shoe brands that have made a place for themselves in the fashion world of quality and style.
Blog by B Sathya Narayana
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