Three new designers to join Payless ShoeSource

14 Sep '07

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Payless ShoeSource announced that it has hired three new designers to join the retailer's New York Design Studio team including Christopher Kittle as men's footwear design director, Michelle Frantz, accessory designer, and Chris Torres, athletic footwear designer, rounding out the company's recently formed Payless design team, which is responsible for developing original product designs supporting the retailer's seasonal collection of on-trend branded products.

The new designers will report to Robert Mingione, head of the Payless design team, and join Bernard Figueroa, head of women's footwear, and Michael Rugai, children's footwear designer.

"We are thrilled to have secured such amazing talent to join our New York design team, and we look forward to their valuable contribution to our mission to democratize fashion and design in the footwear and accessory category," said Matt Rubel, chief executive officer and president, Payless ShoeSource.

"Chris has significant experience, having been at Cole Haan for the past nine years with tremendous accomplishments in the dress, casual and sport categories for that brand; Michelle will bring her experience and entrepreneurial spirit, having founded her own private label accessory company, as well as styled the stars; and Chris, who comes to us from Reebok will cover our athletic footwear focusing on the Airwalk and Champion brands."

"We are delighted with the design talent Robert has attracted to help Payless bring forward the latest ideas in footwear and accessories to shoppers at a great price."

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