BURJU SHOES : HOW TO LAUNCH A LIFESTYLE BRAND
FROM 2009/2010 Newsletter -FAYE NWAFOR
Dancer-Choreographer-Dance Studio owner-- Burju Perez has added yet another hyphen to her name with the launch of Burju Shoes last night. This maverick has created a line of dance-inspired shoes designed to bring the comfort of dance shoes and the style that every diva wants together in one package. An amazing feat in itself, it is extra noteworthy when we look at the ingredients She has used to produce what is in every estimation a great product launch.
Burju Shoes have a definite Latin flare. Brimming with bright, bold colors, many of the shoes are decorated with gem-like accents. What really makes these shoes fun is their flexibility. Unlike the rigid footwear of yesteryear, burju's shoes actually meld to your movements-this in addition to being so pretty. That is the verdict from visitors who tried on the comfortable pumps in the shoe lounge area set up at the launch party.
The event itself was well executed. A continuous line of beautiful models gracing spot-lit pedestals helped showcase the line. The two-floor venue was filled with not just press, but a whole lot of clothing designers eagerly anticipating the show that could be their one stop shop for shoes to use in their own runway exhibitions. Some came from as far as the UK but there were a number of regional designers in attendance including Cameroonian-born Fruwah Boma of Nebright Couture.
The public relations for this launch went on for weeks, courtesy of a local shop. Their promotion for the show continued up to a second before the party through tweets to a friend of a friend. This kept anticipation high and the performance was a success. It was clear Ms. Burju Perez has a strong head for business that matches her creative designs. Possibly a carry over from her days crunching numbers as a financial analyst.
Every good launch should have a goodie bag to reinforce the best of the product's introduction and Burju made sure everyone got some great discounts. When I got home, I found something at the bottom of my bag, that while simple, reinforced the whimsy of a fine night enjoying fantastic footwear-two plastic wrapped cookies in the shape of what else-Burju Shoes.
[ In Red Dress Burju Perez at launch of Burju Shoes in
New York City]
[Clothing designer Fruwah Boma wearing her label Nebright Couture
at launch of Burju Shoes]
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