TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for
the official start of fall later this month, Payless ShoeSource(R)
announced today its new women's collection including a range of
popular fall styles starting at under $20 an item. The collection features animal print
booties, menswear pumps, heeled Mary
Janes, a myriad of flats including ballet and smoking flats
and a wide range of boots – all aimed at helping women get
outfitted for a fashionable fall season for less.
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"A great pair of shoes or handbag can transform an outfit, and
our mission is to be the go-to store for women looking to get the
latest looks at a great price," said LuAnn
Via, CEO of Payless ShoeSource. "Our fall line for women has
styles for every need – dress and casual boots, heels in a wide
range of heights, special occasion looks for Homecoming and the
fall wedding season, casual flats, canvas and athletic sneakers,
even wellie rain boots – whatever the occasion, you can count on
Payless to find what you need."
Designer Collections For Less
Payless' widely available designer line, Christian Siriano for Payless, is focused on
everyday styling at great prices, starting at under $30. The fall line includes a range
of on-trend looks featuring menswear details such as the Lambert
loafer pump, $35, with its peep-toe,
tassel detail and plaid and tweed uppers, as well as the Candice
flat, $27, with its gold chain and
tassel detailing rendered in rich red and black versions.
This Christian Siriano-designed line also includes the La Femme
pump, a classic silhouette modernized in an all-over leopard print
and black patent option for just $33.
The Yvonne boot features a sculptural platform silhouette and a
round toe in black and grey faux suede, while the Racquel side-zip
heeled bootie is featured in all-over leopard print and black
designs – all priced at $50 a pair.
Two coordinating handbags – the Trista shopper with its
leopard print detailing, and the color-blocked Logan in grey/black
and beige/black combinations – are both $25 each.
Fall Boot Collection
Boots are always a key staple for fall and the Payless boot
collection features a full range of styles including popular
western looks, harness details, motorcycle and military-inspired
styles. Other details include tall-shaft slouch boots, short and
mid-shaft boots with strapping details, and a range of heel heights
from flat to chunky stacked and daintier dress heel
treatments. Popular styles in the line include the Ryan
fringe moc-bootie, $40, the Sammi
short boot for $35, the Val style
with its chunky stacked heel at $45,
and the Wanda and Pixie western style boots at $50 and $45
respectively. Wellington
boots (aka Wellies) for the fall rainy season are also included
like the Splash at $30 and fun cozy
boots featuring knit sweater uppers such as the Marian and Tia,
both at $23.
Special Occasion Dress Looks for Homecoming & Fall
Wedding Season
The fall season brings special occasions like Homecoming
dances and fall wedding season – important events that require a
fantastic pair of shoes. Payless has a wide range of women's
dress shoes featuring classic styles, as well as more modern
designs from its Brash collection. The Brash collection includes
shoes that make a statement including the Lunar sky-high wedge for
$35 in nude, cobalt blue, black and
all-over leopard print, the Jupiter platform sandal in nude, black
and mirrored metallic options at just $30, and the Kosmic pump with its sleek high-heel
platform design in brilliant red and silver alternatives at
$35. Fioni and Fioni Night
brands offer classic dress and special occasion styles including
the Luring, $30, a beautiful ruffle
T-strap in rich red and black faux satin versions; the Lyndie,
$30, a d'orsay pump in silver faux
satin featuring an elegant side bow; the Intyce, $25, featuring a mass of curved straps in bronze
metallic and bright red versions; the Helix, $30, with its electric blue glitter strappy
upper; and the Influence, $28, a
point-toe mid-heel pump rendered in black faux stain and featuring
a chic bow. Clutches like the Elyse envelope clutch and the
Krista ruffle clutch, designed to coordinate with the Luring, start
at just $17.
Other key footwear trends for the fall season include:
- Silhouettes – slouch boots, heeled boots, riding boots, ankle
booties, military-inspired boots, western boots, Wellington
rain boots, heeled Mary Janes,
platform pumps, wedges, ballet flats, smoking flats
- Colors & Prints – animal print, plaid, blue, red, grey and
natural tones like tan, brown and stone
- Materials – suede, fabric, cozy faux fur, glitter finish,
tweed, patent, satin
- Details – fringe, straps, buckles, tassels, chains and
bows
Payless Signature BOGO Sale
All pricing listed above are full retail prices and very
affordable for these popular trend items. Shoppers can get an
even sweeter deal when they hit Payless' signature Buy One Get One
half off sale, which is running now in all Payless stores
nationwide.
Happiness Guarantee
Payless has one of the best return policies in the industry
and will return items for any reason. For shoppers that
have a receipt, Payless will gladly exchange the item for another
of equal value or refund the purchase price. For those
without a receipt, a store credit is given.
About Payless & Collective Brands, Inc.
Payless ShoeSource, Inc., a unit of Collective Brands, Inc., (NYSE:
PSS) is the largest specialty family footwear retailer in the
Western Hemisphere and is dedicated to providing incredible value
pricing for trend-right styles of footwear and accessories for the
entire family to enjoy. As of the end of second quarter
2012, Payless operated 4,107 stores throughout the Americas and an
online store (www.Payless.com) and also has approximately 174
franchised stores located primarily in Asia, Eastern
Europe and the Middle
East.
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