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The African Trend: Go for Exotic Fashion

Summer is coming, and we’re starting to dream of holidays under the African skies. Whether it’s animal prints, natural materials, graphic designs or ethnic patterns and colours, fashion has tamed the codes of the continent that is synonymous with sun.
In Barcelona, 1984, Desigual was born. Just 20 years old, Tomás Meyer dreamt of ultra-colourful, creative and eccentric affordable fashion. Today, Desigual’s team is made up of 25 designers that create a collection of over 1000 original pieces each season made from patterns, colours and different fabrics.In harmony with the original philosophy of the Spanish brand, the models designed are based on positivism, continuous improvement, innovation and differentiation.
If Buffalo could be summed up in two words, Renaissance and diversity would be the watchwords! Famous for its popular line of trainers, the brand now creates urban and feminine models. From the classic heel to the ancient gladiator via a retro sandal, it is always trendy with a touch of glamour, of course. Not to forget sturdy and comfortable, Buffalo has it all!
Fashionistas who are already familiar with the brand Ravel love all of its creations. For others, the addiction cycle has just started! Ravel is a shoe brand dedicated to women who aren’t shy of fashion. Each of the brand’s collections is full of fashion surprises. Whether through cuts, tailoring or details, each model is one of a kind!
From a pretty ballerina to a biker boot, sleek mule or thigh boot, Arian makes women’s shoes for all. Available to all shopaholics: a wide range of trendy models at low prices. Detailed work, a mix of contrasts and materials, subtle details and trendy, the brand refines each of its creations to meet the needs of fashionistas from all backgrounds: to have fun without spending a fortune!
Since its inception in 1988, the team of designers and developers from Ras have never stopped thinking of new shapes and styles. The idea of this ultra-creative brand is to create cool and urban, 21st century shoes, for women looking for a different and cosmopolitan fashion. Always innovating, it draws inspiration from cultures around the world, testing new materials and concepts… With Ras, shoes and accessories always show off their differences.
About Spartoo.co.uk : Europe’s number one on-line shoe store Founded in 2006, Spartoo is the leading French online shoe retailer with more than 700 brands (Converse, Ash, Sorel, Bensimon, Hush Puppies, Geox…) and more than 25000 models sandals, trainers, heels, boots, ballerinas, mules, flip flops… With an international presence (Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany), Spartoo is among one of the top 10 e-commerce websites and the top 10 of fastest growing companies in Europe.

  • Turnover 2012 : 150 million euros.
  • Turnover 2011 : 100 million euros.
  • Turnover 2010 : 50 million euros.
  • Turnover 2009 : 30 million euros.
  • Turnover 2008 : 15 million euros.
  • Turnover 2007 : 5 million euros.
  • More than 6 million unique visitors in December 2012 (Médiametrie, Europe).
  • Top 10 fashion e-commerce websites behind La Redoute and 3suisses (Médiametrie, 2012)
  • Top 10 fastest growing companies in Europe (Mediamomentum.co.uk, 2012)
  • Employees: 200 employees.

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