Elizabeth Olsen of Olsenhaus
Shoe designer Elizabeth Olsen, a former student of Emily's and Emily recently collaborated on a design contest. The competition required students of Emily's at Pratt Institute to design a "vegan" shoe that could change according to the climate. The star-studded event was attended by many celebtritites who support Elizabeth's efforts to make shoes vegan instead of using animal skins. You can read more about the event at http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/11/students-design-transformer-vegan-shoes-that-transition-from-hot-to-cold-weather-photos.php
OpenRunway
Monika Desai, took a class with Emily and immediately knew that she wanted to provide a different type of shopping experience that would allow shoppers to design their own shoes. Monica saw that dream come true when she founded OpenRunway. Take a look at www.openrunway.com
Tim Skyrme, author of "Bespoke Shoemaking, A Comprehensive Guide To Handmade Footwear"
has a new book out "Simple Sandalmaking, A Step-by-Step Guide to Sandals Anyone Can Make" as well as Patterns for making a Sole Press
AliceAlan Designs
launches new line Nov. 6, 2010
Alice Chen and her husband Alan have launched their new line. Alice is a former student of Emily's who had a desire to make fashionable orthopedic shoes. Check out their line at www.AliceAlan.com
www.shoemakingbook.com
