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#138 End of Year Wrap-Up: The Fashion Edition! Dec 31, 2018

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In this episode Matt, Andy, Thomas, and Jasmine close out 2018 talking about some of the hottest trends of the year and Jasmine shares a couple predictions for 2019...

#137 A Deep Dive into How Brands Are "Going Digital" Dec 24, 2018

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In this episode, we play clips from FDRA's Sourcing Summit featuring an in-depth discussion on how forward-thinking brands are "digitizing" their workflows to speed up material selection, design and development of shoes. The panel discussing these issues include Romans CAD, XRITE, a former shoe development lead and Material Exchange.

#136 The Inside Scoop on How Allbirds Built their Brand with a Total Focus on Sustainability Dec 17, 2018

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In this episode, the team talks about 2018 trends and shares audio clips from FDRA's Sourcing Summit featuring Allbirds CEO Joey Zwillinger. Joey explains how they started their brand with a sustainability first mindset and how they strategically built their brand into a rising all start in the fashion industry.

#135 Will the China Trade Truce Hold? Dec 10, 2018

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Team FDRA explores all the ins and outs of the recent trade truce between the United States and China and its impact on the footwear industry. Recording and posted on the same day, this episode has all you need to know about the ongoing trade war in real-time. Jasmine jumps in to explore the prevalence of microwaveable slippers in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

#134 How Shoe Companies Can Get Duty Payments Back from Uncle Sam's Pocket! Dec 03, 2018

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Shoe companies pay billions in duties each year, but there is a way to get a refund from the government if you follow certain rules! Brian London of Charter Brokerage joins us on this episode to explain what "duty drawback" is and how shoe companies can use it to their advantage if they set up their supply chains correctly.

#133 Learning all about the ROCKDEEP brand straight from the CEO, Rocky Parrish! Nov 26, 2018

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Rocky Parrish is CEO of ROCKDEEP and a former Sports TV & Radio Host & Contributor, he stops by the Shoe-In Show studio to give the cast all the deets on the ROCKDEEP brand! Also, find out what fashion trend Jasmine is noticing and loving during fashion week!

#132 How Impactiva is Helping Transform Shoe Factory Production to Boost Productivity Nov 19, 2018

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Jose joins us to talk about the changes happening on our factory floors. New workers, new managers, new locations and automation are all changing how we make shoes, but we still have an old mindset on how to get the most out of factory workers. Jose explains a better way forward - one that trains and empowers workers to make shoes right the first time. A must listen for any sourcing and production professional!

#131 Let's Chat...The Current State of Footwear! Nov 12, 2018

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Join the fun as Andy and Matt casually discuss the current state of footwear in this week's episode. Touching on everything from footwear retail to footwear innovation.

#130 Winter is Around the Corner - These Brands are Ready Nov 05, 2018

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For one final tour at FN Platform Jasmine and Kim talk with Pajar Canada out of Montreal and Inuikii out of Switzerland about their latest offerings for the winter season. These unique brands are combining fashion and comfort to help shoppers brave the elements this winter in style.

#129 On the Scene with Fashion Boot Brands Sorel & Miz Mooz Oct 29, 2018

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Jasmine and Kim continue to walk the show floor at FN Platform in search of emerging trends and hot brands. This week they talk with leading fashion boot companies Sorel and Miz Mooz, covering the latest in women's fashion footwear.

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