Fashion Colors At Jose Marco

Fashion Footwear Group is currently shipping a new line of "fashion" slippers for spring under their Jose Marco brand. In addition to the basic ivories, blacks, and whites, shades are vibrant and include fuchsias, oranges, and lavenders in styles like maribou, open-toe, and multi-functioning pairs that "look more like shoes" and can be worn outdoors and in. Retail prices range from $40-$140 in full ladies sizes 5-10 (the brand primarily makes women's slippers.)

"We are bringing new life into the slipper industry," the company's owner, Morris Cohen, said. "Our new styles are very sexy and fashionable, and truly ahead of their time."

Within the past six months, the company has begun partnering with intimate apparel stores to make custom slippers that match their lingerie. Currently, they are working on an orange slipper line for one of these partners.

"This way, customers can go into a store, and buy an entire sexy outfit: lingerie, and color-coordinated slippers to match," Cohen said.

He added that retailers are responding well to their quick shipping methods. The company has a "state of the art distribution center" in New York City that allows them to ship orders "within 24 hours."

They are currently working on moving into the department store market.

Jose Marco slippers are made in Spain and the Far East, mostly from kidskin and suede. They have a showroom and distribution center in New York City. Online retailers including slipperwarehouse.com, as well as lingerie stores and boutiques, currently carry their products. For further information, call Morris Cohen at (212) 624-9211.