Sports Footwear India

Target to launch new Sportswear and Footwear line Target Corporation in collaboration with Converse Inc. is ready to offer One Star vintage inspired sport lifestyle apparel and footwear exclusively at Target stores nationwide beginning in February 2008. The One Star collection, supported by an integrated marketing campaign, will also be available on line and all Target stores. Target will offer One Star exclusive lifestyle and vintage inspired contemporary sportswear collections for men and women, including denim, non-denim bottoms, knits, wovens, graphic tees, sweaters, dresses, skirts and outerwear. "We are very excited about this tremendous partnership celebrating Converse's iconic One Star label with a world-class retail partner like Target. This collaboration will enable us to deliver an innovative, premium head-to-toe lifestyle product collection while creating an exclusive One Star offering for Target guests," said Jack Boys, Chief Executive Officer, Converse Inc. One Star footwear includes exclusive and limited edition productfor men, women and children.

Pierre Hardy Shoes Collection
Gap has expanded its partnership with accessory designer, Pierre Hardy, to bring a collection of women's shoes to its U.S. stores. Gap Europe has already been working with the designer, having recently launched his first Gap Design Editions capsule collection for fall in its stores in the UK and France. The U.S. collection, which will be the latest from Gap Design Editions, will feature an assortment of women's shoes, from chunky platforms, to elegant flats and delicate sandals. Fresh for spring/summer '08, the collection consists of six styles, including a peep-toe wooden wedge with gladiator style straps that wrap at the ankle and fasten with a neat fabric covered square buckle. Among flat styles is a sleek Grecian double strap T-bar sandal available in antique brown, white, and metallic-gold leather. "It is really exciting to enter this new universe and challenge my creative talents," commented Pierre Hardy. The collection will be available online and in select Gap stores nationwide beginning in February 2008.