June 1, 2010 -
ATLANTA
– While summer’s heat lurks around the corner, a cooler
mindset surrounds OKA b. footwear (www.shoesthatloveyou.com)
as the company prepares to unveil its 2010 Winter Collection
of sandals, thongs, flip-flops and slides at the upcoming
New York Shoe Expo, inspired by the calming tones of the
Mediterranean seascape. Known for its spa-like craftsmanship
of shoes that pamper the foot, OKA b.’s Winter Collection
infuses the warm hues of fall with the allure of holiday and
destination travel, offering a stylish and affordable luxury
that’s too comfortable to leave behind at summer’s end.
Perfect to pair
with a festive clutch or sizzling holiday pedicure, offer as
a gift or thoughtful stocking stuffer (another unique winter
addition is the personalized ‘To-From’ gift tag), the OKA b.
Winter Collection is touted as the perfect travel companion.
New styles for the line include the Bailey, a T-strap thong
embellished with earthy metal coin flowers in colors such as
Aged Gold, Copper and Nickel, the chic Kimberly in Licorice
and Popsicle, adorned with black patent leather flowers, or
the classic Bridget in another new color offering, Twilight.
Casual cruise wear beckons The Ansley ballet slipper while
the sexy Samantha, Stephanie and Vivienne promise to ring in
the New Year with glamour and grace. Also new to the bridal
collection is the Adair, an ivory toned thong with a rich
leather flower.
Inspired by
Mediterranean art and architecture, the 2010 OKA b. Winter
Collection catalog was photographed in elegant Alys Beach,
Florida, an oasis of tranquility nestled between turquoise
blue waters and the clean white lines of the Grecian
designed community, a favorite year-round destination for
travelers.
As with all of
OKA b.’s stylish footwear, shoes in the Winter Collection
feature the company’s signature reflexology inspired massage
beads and ergonomic footbeds, are waterproof, antibacterial
and seamlessly designed, made in the USA from one piece of
the company’s proprietary recyclable Microplast™ material. Price points remain between $20 and $40.
The OKA b. Winter
Collection will be unveiled at Fashion Footwear Association
of New York (FFANY), Dallas Gift Market, and Atlanta Gift
Show in June and July 2010. For additional information,
trade show locations, high resolution images or Winter
Collection samples, contact Heather Roberts at
heatherr@shoesthatloveyou.com or 646.246.4010.
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About Okabashi Brands, INC.
– OKA b. is a
division of Okabashi Brands Inc., a domestic designer,
manufacturer and marketer of fashion footwear with an
ergonomic design. The company’s core competency is to make
shoes that are attractive, comfortable, durable,
eco-friendly and priced under $50 in retail. The company
manufactures Okabashi sandals sold at major chains at under
$15 per pair, and OKA b. footwear, sold at top-end resorts
and spas in addition to independent retailers, at prices
ranging from $25 to $50. The company is headquartered