New 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.
E.S. Originals, IncEstablished 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.New York, NY
Faryl RobinLaunched from Faryl Robin Gilston’s New York City studio apartment, Faryl Robin develops private-label footwear for brands and retailers. Founded more than two decades ago, the company is female-founded and built around Gilston’s mission to create shoes that empower women. Its work combines footwear design with a distinctly women-centered point of view.NEW YORK, NY
Mega Brands GroupMega Brands Group is a New York-based accessories company with decades of sourcing, design, and manufacturing experience. It works with global brands and retailers to develop products for the whole family, managing programs from concept through delivery while balancing comfort, quality, and value.NEW YORK, NY
Anna SuiFounded in 1981 by first-generation Chinese American designer Anna Sui, the New York label creates fashion shaped by deep research into vintage styles and cultural arcana. Sui has kept the independent brand at the helm since its first runway show in 1991, expanding from clothing into accessories, cosmetics and fragrances while maintaining its business and fashion production presence in New York City’s Garment District. Her eclectic, research-driven style helped define 1990s grunge chic and continues through more than ninety collections.NEW YORK, NY