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Great BritishFootwear Brands
14 –17 February 2016BFA Stand Hall 3 R27/S30
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BARkeR SHoeStel +44 1604 810387Contact Judith Bennellemail [email protected] Hall 4 K38
The foundation stone of the Barker brand was laid in a humble cottage in the heart of England’s shoe manufacturingindustry in 1880, by an enterprising Northamptonshire boot maker Arthur Barker, a skilled craftsman and natural innovator,whose waterproof peg-sole boots were highly sought after (the pegs would swell when wet and make the sole waterproof).
BASe londontel +44 208 532 0000Contact Liz Lawleyemail [email protected] Hall 1 V10
Established in 1995 to tend to the footwear demands of the British male, Base London introduced a somewhatpreviously unfound, branded footwear option to the high street for the very first time.
CARlton londontel +44 208 508 4001Contact Rosina Virkemail [email protected] Hall 2 M11
Carlton is one of the leading designers, sourcing and manufacturers of footwear, producing over 5 million shoes a yearto customers across the globe. The family has been producing footwear ever since 1971 and is a major supplier to theUK and European markets.
AntHony MIleStel +44 771 393 1149Contact Rob Woodemail [email protected] Hall 4 L21
Anthony Miles is a British footwear brand that was formed in 2011 with an exclusive launch in Selfridges London theyear after. The brand fuses classic styling with minimalist designs and contrast colour details. Each season Anthony Mileslaunches a uniquely designed sole which has gained the brand esteemed recognition as one of the most forwardthinking footwear brands around.
Great British FootwearBrands14 –17 February 2016BFA Stand Hall 3 R27/S30
Britain has always led the way when it comes tochallenging the norm and pushing the boundaries ofdesign and culture. From our history and heritage to thecontinuous creation of new lifestyle trends, from musicto fashion – the UK has never been afraid to bring yousomething different – to challenge your expectations!
That’s why the British Footwear Association is so proudof the class of February 2016 and the Brands we arebringing to Italy @ theMICAM Milan 14-17 February 2016.
If you’re looking for ladies or men’s footwear witha difference, of the highest quality, with innovativedesigns and technology and international fashionappeal, look no further than the Great British brandsin our AW2016 collective.
Have your ideas of footwear challenged and transformed,your expectations exceeded – make sure you spend thisMICAM exploring the brands and the great footwearthat The British Edition has to offer.
ButteRFly tWIStStel +44 203 176 5405Contact Philippe Homsyemail [email protected] Hall 2 K38
Ballerina flats don’t need to be understated and blend in with your outfit, they can be the statement. Women love theirstilettos, but now they can be head-over-heels for ballerinas! The collection features some great designs for a night outas well. Now girls won’t just leave a party wearing her BUTTERFLY TWISTS, she’ll arrive in them!
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FRenCH Soletel +44 118 988 8800Contact Amy Sweetmanemail [email protected] Hall 1 V17
French Sole’s beautiful, award-winning ballet flats and gorgeous sandals and boots are now the shoes of choice for theworld’s most stylish and glamorous women. The company prides itself on superb quality and craftsmanship.
eeIGHttel +44 207 241 4983Contact Bec Gilmoreemail [email protected] Hall 1 V16
EEight is named aptly after E8, the postcode in East London where the brand and its contemporary sister, Miista,was born. East London has been the birthplace and incubator for the most provocative and inspiring ideas in fashion,culture and art. EEight is the footwear brand that collectively celebrates this energy and brings the style and attitudeof East London to the fashionable masses.
eteRnAl BeSttel +44 208 309 8880Contact Andrew Turneremail [email protected] Hall 5 D11/13
Eternal Best has always prided itself on being a fashion-led company. Since their founding in 1988 they have developedfrom a small wholesale business into a well-respected, up to the minute fashion footwear supplier. Many of theircustomers are well known high street names.
CHeAney SHoeStel +44 1536 760383Contact Neil Kirkbyemail [email protected] Hall 4 F26
Joseph Cheaney Shoes have been making high quality men’s footwear since 1886 and celebrates over 125 years of expertEnglish craftsmanship. The brand has developed and prospered by dedicating itself to manufacturing high qualitymen’s footwear using the Goodyear Welt method; the best known way to manufacture footwear built to last.
CHoColAte SCHuBARtel +44 1438 725758 or +65 9459 7413Contact Sam Lim or Donella Obordoemail [email protected] Hall 2 M07/09
Chocolate Schubar’s signature look is whimsical eccentricity ‘à la Parisienne’. Their signature flats have caught theattention of women from all over and they’ve gone on to platforms, heels, boots and wedges — all with the CSB touch.
CoCoRoSe londontel +44 208 829 8919Contact Janan Leoemail [email protected] Hall 5 D09
Cocorose London was founded in 2007 by Janan Leo. The brand is known for their original and revolutionary concept offoldable shoes, with their signature designs and premium presentation and more recently, for their success in launchingtheir Luxury Heritage range; their Made in England initiative.
CRoCkett & JoneStel +44 1604 631515Contact Peter Reedemail [email protected] Hall 4 F12/16
Crockett & Jones was founded in 1879 in Northampton, where they specialise in the manufacture of high qualityGoodyear-welted footwear. For men there are 3 ranges produced by Crockett & Jones (Hand Grade Collection,Main Collection and Shell Cordovan Collection) and for women there is a small range of low-heeled shoes and boots.
eSSkAtel +44 208 811 1155Contact Chloe Baylesemail [email protected] Hall 2 P25
Esska is a London based urban footwear brand that launched in 2006 and has been known since then for its stylishand unique designs, selling to boutiques worldwide. Souraya Karami, the designer behind Esska, believed there wasa distinct lack of footwear designed for a confident woman who places equal value on comfort and beauty. Her dreamwas to make shoes that are feminine, comfortable and not over designed. This is exactly what defines Esska’s style.
eveRCReAtuReStel +44 1790 753476Contact Tony Baileyemail [email protected] Hall 5 Q09
Created in 2004 and based in Bristol, Evercreatures was the first wellington brand to offer colourful and fashionable rain bootsfor ladies. Today, Evercreatures is the only British wellington brand with a complete control of its manufacturing. This allowsto be both innovative and very affordable. In 2015, Evercreatures finally acknowledged that, sometimes it does not rain,and introduced new collections of espadrilles and flip flops developed with the same obsession of quality and fun design.
Children’s Shoes
FRAnk WRIGHttel +44 1706 212512Contact Steve Weinrebemail [email protected] Hall 4 K05
Today Frank Wright builds on its rich heritage, creating stylish products that are at the forefront of trends offering amix of casual and smart looks. Renowned for attention to detail, Frank Wright uses contemporary materials and popsof bright colours to appeal to the modern guy.
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lACeyS londontel +44 207 739 0398Contact David Jacobsemail [email protected] Hall 5 B07/09
Based in the heart of East London, Laceys Footwear has been designing and manufacturing quality High Street fashionfootwear for men and women for more than 25 years. Focussing on fashion forward trends, we develop seasonal ladies’footwear collections under the Laceys London brand, which are available to forward order or buy from stock.
l.k. Bennetttel +44 207 637 6700Contact Margaritha Beraueremail [email protected] Hall 1 G15
L.K. Bennett is an international, accessible luxury brand that reflects its unmistakable British heritage; a modern blendof femininity, colour and style. Their collections of shoes, ready-to-wear, handbags and accessories, appeal to womenwho want a wardrobe perfect for any occasion.
loAke BRoS.tel +44 1536 415411Contact Andrew Loakeemail [email protected] Hall 4 K04/06
The Goodyear welted construction for which Loake is renowned is an intricate process with origins going back over300 years. Only the very highest quality materials are used. Each pair takes eight weeks to make and Loake still believethere is no finer way to make a gentleman’s shoe.
lAIdBACk londontel +44 207 993 4703
Contact Mohamed Dayaemail [email protected] Hall 5 F05
laidback london was born out of a desire to go back to basics. To make products the old fashioned way – by hand,using traditional techniques. To work with the imperfections to create naturally unique and individual products.Timeless pieces that are made to last, that wear better with age. Preserving skills, creating jobs and providing hope.
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tel +44 1933 410584Contact Christine Creaseyemail [email protected] Hall 4 B16
John White Footwear is one of the oldest and leading suppliers of quality footwear in the UK, from its home in Rushden,Northamptonshire the heart of the British shoe and boot industry, for almost 100 years John White has committeditself to deliver service and dependable reliability in its products to its customers.
kAt MAConIetel +44 207 403 0002Contact Jamie Wilmotemail [email protected] www.katmaconie.comStand Hall 1 V07
With no formal training in the shoe making trade except a few evening classes at London College of Fashion, Kat Maconieand her brand of design-driven, yet versatile shoes, have come a long way since 2009 when she started with a small rangeof ballerinas. Since then, Kat has developed and expanded her range. Her signature gold hardware details, block heels andstrong prints, can now be seen on the likes of Keira Knightley and Jessie J as well as magazines such as Vogue and Elle.
kelSI dAGGeR BRooklyntel +44 207 380 8340Contact Ciaran Hendersonemail [email protected] Hall 2 N42/44
Kelsi Dagger Brooklyn is committed to delivering trend relevant products that capture the thoughtful quality of Americancraftsmanship and evoke true Brooklyn culture, fashion and lifestyle. Every season Kelsi Dagger Brooklyn offers a collectionof effortless, easy and versatile footwear and bags with an ageless, heritage-classic meets trend-relevant sensibility.
kIddeRMInSteRFootWeAR t/A Spot ontel +44 1562 744022Contact David Williamsemail export@kidderminsterfootwear.comwww.kidderminsterfootwear.comStand Hall 2 G27/H18/20
Kidderminster Footwear is the main trading arm of a family-run business founded by a Northampton shoe craftsmanin 1865. Trading started as a shoemaker with just one small premises in Kidderminster. Kidderminster’s ranges arefast moving and constantly updated with new lines coming through weekly.
kRonkRonContact Hugrún Árnadóttiremail [email protected] Hall 1 V11
The design label Kron by Kronkron was founded in 2008 by the Icelandic creative duo, Hugrún Árnadóttir and MagniÞorsteinsson. It started as a line of exclusive shoes, made by hand in Spain, but since 2010 the Kron by Kronkroncollection also includes clothing and tights with emphasis on colourful and original items.
Hot SoleStel +44 1753 822500Contact Parminder Singh Dhandwaremail [email protected] Hall 2 Q11
Hot Soles is a London based brand providing high quality affordable women’s fashion footwear. Styling is young,fresh and catwalk inspired. Our in-house design team have over 20 years of experience in bringing the latest trendsto market. Our experience stems from having had our own London based factory, working close to season. We carrystock for our wholesale division and produce for private label for some of the well known leading High Street brands.
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MISS l FIRetel +44 203 326 2591Contact Damiana Bemail [email protected] Hall 2 G35
Miss L Fire footwear reflects a love for all things glamorous, with a particular leaning towards the ‘Golden Era’ ofglamour, 1940s and 1950s Hollywood. However, Miss L Fire is by no means a ‘retro’ collection and simply continuesto focus on making the wearer feel completely fabulous, and always ready for her close up!
pReStIGe enGlAndtel +44 1728 720099Contact Philip Niceemail [email protected] Hall 4 G06
oHW?tel +44 1858 466729Contact Cherilyn Charltonemail [email protected] Hall 4 C07
ohw? is the shared vision of two footwear professionals with over 40 years of experience between them. Their aim issimple – to bring a fresh approach to the men’s footwear market with well-made, contemporary designs manufactured inthe brand’s own factory. Unlike many brands that source their footwear from outside suppliers, ohw? have control overhow their shoes are made, with a ‘back to basics’ design aesthetic to showcase the skills of their employees.
poRtHIAtel +44 770 289 8128Contact Porthia Tantivorawongemail [email protected] Hall 1 V20
Porthia is a new description of prestige footwear brand. Our aim is to go beyond the limit of luxury and enhancevalue-based design features.
RAveltel +44 1706 212512Contact Jonathan Potkinsemail [email protected] Hall 2 K36
A fashion-forward footwear brand born of humble beginnings; Ravel has been creating chic and stylish shoes since 1930.Today, Ravel continues to be a leading name for women who carefully consider their style and look from the ground up.A range of super-chic and contemporary designs, carefully crafted to incorporate key trends are brought to you season-after-season; making Ravel the number one choice for young women who know how to look good!
london ReBeltel +44 1992 710444Contact Andy Dhalluemail [email protected] Hall 2 K17/L18
London Rebel was founded in 2001 and has grown at a rapid rate ever since. Incorporating hot looks, straight fromthe catwalks around the world. A pair of London Rebel shoes are sure to have you looking fabulous. The London Rebelcollection includes pumps, smart flats, wedges, brogues and of course, boots.
MARtA JonSSontel +44 207 515 9077Contact Ulli Jonssonemail [email protected] Hall 5 K03
At the forefront of style and fashion, Marta Jonsson offers beautifully sophisticated shoes that are simply a pleasureto wear. Involved in every step of the process, from design and fitting through to the shop floor, Marta has an eternaldesire to deliver outstanding design, quality and service and her shoes are created to meet the exacting requirementsof busy, fashion-conscious modern men and women.
MIIStAtel +44 208 986 3426Contact Laura Villaseninemail [email protected] Hall 1 V16
Miista is a fashion forward footwear brand based in Hackney, London. As a curator of styles, Miista brings togetherseemingly opposites. Miista deliberately juxtaposes elements that would be at war without creative expertise.Miista is always searching for an elegant balance in the unusual.
MInnA pARIkkAtel +358 45 2776737Contact Heidi Chengemail [email protected] Hall 1 V11
Minna Parikka is an unstoppable force in fearsome footwear. Blisteringly high fashion or deliciously offbeat, Minna knows awoman’s confidence starts from the ground up. The first Minna Parikka collection was launched in Autumn 2006 and herflagship store Universum opened in 2008. The brand’s designs can be found globally from the most prominent fashionretailers such as Net-A-Porter, Colette Paris, Luisa Via Roma, 10 Corso Como, I.T. Sauce and Harvey Nichols, to name a few.
london BRoGueStel +44 116 269 7011Contact Asim Rahatemail [email protected] Hall 5 L26
Our passion is making high quality, hand crafted, high fashion footwear. All with distinctive brogue detailing.A London style cutting edge collection reflecting classic constructions and designs. Bringing true British style to life!
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unzÈ uktel +44 208 586 8820Contact Khuram Saleememail [email protected] Hall 5 C07/09
Unzè is the retail arm of Shalimar Shoes UK Ltd, a company established in 1989 by the Saleem family. Internationallyrecognised as a brand of the highest quality, elegant styles and dazzling colours, Unzè offers high fashion and bridal wear,party and casual wear.
vAn dAl SHoeStel +44 1603 787100Contact Jason Larkeemail [email protected] Hall 6 B24/26/C23/25
The Florida Group (TFG) has been making Van Dal shoes since 1946. The launch of the Van Dal brand marked thebeginning of a focus on stylish high quality wider fitting shoes, a reputation it holds today.
vAnIllA Moontel +44 1536 310447Contact Chris Daglessemail [email protected] Hall 2 C20
Vanilla Moon shoes are created by a team of experienced Italian designers who work toward developing a wide rangeof coordinated lines. The brand is aimed at the sophisticated woman who appreciates contemporary design andfine workmanship.
zIGI neW yoRktel +44 207 253 2500Contact Sukhy Dhillonemail [email protected] Hall 1 V06
Statement pieces to blow your socks off. Trend-setting staples to put your feet on the map. Relentless sass, styleand surprises delivered season after season. ZIGIny is the one, destination power house of killer collections;show-stopping stilettos, elegant sandals, timeless classics and trend-setting staples.
SteptRonIC FootWeARtel +44 1933 412946Contact David Corbenemail [email protected] Hall 4 F04/06
Designed by industry professionals, engineered by artisan craftsmen and manufactured by some of the best techniciansavailable – Steptronic Footwear is the pinnacle of comfort and durability.
Sue CoMMA BonnIetel +44 82 704 1631371Contact Bonnie Leeemail [email protected] Hall 1 V39
Sue Comma Bonnie represents a shoe’s world which holds dream and life of taking the phonetic sound of shoe as ‘SUE’plus Bohyun Lee’s English name as ‘BONNIE’, the 1st generation shoe designer in Korea. It has gradually grown up sincethe company founded 2003 with imported luxury and unique material from Italy and it only passionately and proudlyreleases with high quality handmade products.
ted BAkeRtel +44 208 970 2844Contact Alex Fawcettemail [email protected] Hall 2 C05
From the beginning Ted has had a very clear, unswerving, focus on quality, attention to detail and a quirky senseof humour. Everything produced under the Ted Baker name has his personality woven into its very heart.
unIted nudetel +31 639 575634Contact Arielleemail [email protected] Hall 1 V14/15
United Nude has become the iconic brand at the intersection of fashion and design, creating products that are aboutclear concepts, elegance and innovation. United Nude combine elements of traditional shoe making with elements ofcontemporary moulded shoe making.
SolIllAStel +44 208 144 0448Contact Jonathan Matthewemail [email protected] Hall 2 N26
Solillas’ strong and flexible leather shoes were first designed for Balearic shepherds and have since been treasuredby Baleares of all ages. Every pair are made honouring the traditional craftsmanship with Solillas’ trademark vibrantand Bohemian colours and soft leathers. Their quality construction makes them so comfortable and they look greatbashed up and loved!
Children’s Shoes
SHellyS londontel +44 203 747 3690Contact Guoda Petruskeviciuteemail [email protected] Hall 2 Q09
Shellys first emerged in the late 1940’s as a small family-run company. Today, Shellys London brings together counter-culture, youth and fashion, with style that is not so much about a time or a place: it’s about an attitude. Shellys offerscarefully curated footwear that’s designed for the girl who colours outside the lines.
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3 Burystead Place, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 1AHUnited Kingdomemail [email protected] +44 1933 229005 (from Europe)
0144 1933 229005 (from USA)For more information about all the brands at theMICAM go to:www.britishfootwearassociation.co.uk/the-british-edition/themicam
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