Established in 1954, E.S. Originals, Inc. imports and produces branded and private-label footwear for men, women, and children. Based around its Midtown Manhattan headquarters and showrooms, the company coordinates design and production through offices and facilities across China, with millions of pairs crafted and shipped annually. Its long-running portfolio spans recognizable fashion and lifestyle labels while retaining a hands-on private-label development process from initial design through production.
Next Step GroupNew York-based Next Step Group develops and manufactures fashion footwear abroad through a portfolio of lifestyle brands. Its labels range from the long-running Cover Girl, which dates to 1957, to Cushionaire’s comfort-focused styles and Jazzberry’s trend-led footwear, giving the company a distinct mix of established and contemporary fashion identities.NEW YORK, NY
SoleTechFamily-owned since 1946, SoleTech grew from the M. Jaffe Company into a longstanding supplier to the American footwear trade. It was an early U.S. pioneer in sourcing from the Far East and developed particular expertise in EVA components for athletic footwear, while also serving shoe-repair and orthopedic professionals. Based in Massachusetts with a New Hampshire distribution center, the company now supports footwear businesses through manufacturing, sourcing, and established international supplier relationships.ELMHURST, NY
MCM EnterpriseSince 1997, Chung’s Brooklyn-based MCM Enterprise has turned fashion concepts into finished garments, providing full-service manufacturing from pattern development through production and delivery. The company operates three global facilities and a Brooklyn fulfillment hub, and says more than 90 brands—including Nordstrom, Victoria’s Secret, and Rag & Bone—have relied on its work. MCM also brings its production experience directly to emerging fashion brands through private-label manufacturing and one-on-one guidance.BROOKLYN, NY
Suntex Global SourcingFrom its New York City base in the heart of the garment industry, Suntex Global Sourcing helps brands develop and produce private-label apparel through an international network of reviewed factories. Established more than 15 years ago, the company manages the process from design and prototype development through quality assurance and worldwide delivery, with manufacturing capabilities across Asia and Turkey. Its overseas staff oversee production and sourcing for clients serving U.S. and European markets.NEW YORK, NY