Don't get us wrong: we love our cheap but still trendy Nine West shoes. (We have several pairs of them hiding under our desk.) But while Nine West is our go-to when we need a good work shoe, let's face it: few label-conscious stylistas would step out in a pair of the mall store pumps.
Nine West is out to change that, Women's Wear Daily reports in a new article. Richard Dickson, president of brands at The Jones Group, is on a mission to remake the brand into an of-the-minute shoe powerhouse, starting with a reopening of the New York flagship store.
Will this mean no more black kitten heels? Here are five ways Nine West wil be upping its game in the near future:
- Using the numeral form of "nine" in its brand name, including the new slogan: “9W. We Do Shoe.”
The makeover is already underway at two of Nine West's New York locations. An uptown store features hot pink carpeting and sexy latex mannequins (really!), whereas the Soho location has a new vintage feel.
Nine West's new push comes on the heels of recent partnerships with Karen Elson and hot jewelry designer Pamela Love. The Jones Group also owns Ann Klein, Rachel Roy, Brian Atwood and other brands.
What do you think? Can Nine West escape its mall store roots and become the must-have socialite shoe? Read more about the brand's plans over at WWD.
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