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Sailor Jerry (1911-1973) was born Norman Collins, he became a sailor at the age of 19 and traveled the world.

During in his time as a sailor he got his first tattoos and gained exposure to the art and imagery of Southeast Asia which became a crucial influence when he opened his first tattoo shop in Honolulu’s Chinatown, sailors, drunken soldiers and whoever else wasn’t afraid to hang around the district, became his early customers.

As with the work of any great artist, every one of Sailor Jerry’s designs reflects an extra level of depth, some detail that communicates more than the content would indicate.

For the last 9 years Jeffrey Campbell has been a footwear designer that celebrities have fought over, creating vintage edgy footwear.

Jeffrey Campbell Black Lycra Over the Knee Miss Boots. Over the Knee Boots rock this season right now especially these pull-on, Lycra stretch platform version! Come with Lycra upper and faux laces. 1″ Platform and 4″ Heel.

Jeffrey Campbell Black Leather Lace-Up Platform Ankle Boot. Jeffrey Campbell gives the Ankle Boot a truly sensational spin. Come with 1″ Hidden Platform. Laces to front and side with zip for easy wear. 4″ Heel.

Well they are back again!! FitFlops were last years must have summer sandal with stocks flying off the shelves. As well as last years styles there are a few new ones.

The FitFlop allows a more natural form of walking giving improved performance in the calf and hip muscle groups. Every step helps tone your legs, increase muscle activity and circulation, improve your balance and posture, and burn calories.

FitFlop Electra Gold. The fabulously feminine Electra features a super-soft collar and microfiber lining, lightweight leather and sequins!

Red by Marc Ecko is the skate shoe range (or sneakers as they are called across the Atlantic ocean) from prolific fashion designer Mark Ekco, who has a number of fashion brands operating under the umbrella of parent company Marc Ecko Enterprises, these include, Ecko Unlimited, Ecko Red, Eck? Function, Marc Ecko Leather, Marc Ecko watches, Marc Ecko Scopes, Eck? Storage, Zoo York and Marc Ecko Cut and Sew.

Advertising for Red by Marc Ecko has featured R&B teen pop sensation JoJo and High School Music stars Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale. The following clip features Ashley Tisdale.

1st April, 1960, may seem a pretty inauspicious date however on this day the Dr Martens boot was born, from the unlikely alliance between a German inventor and a family of English footwear manufacturers.

The inventor Dr Maertens of Munich, Germany, had a garage full of inventions, including a revolutionary shoe sole almost literally made of air, the Griggs family from Northampton, England, had a long family tradition of manufacturing quality footwear. They came together via a classified advertisement in a magazine.

Together they took risks, they jointly designed and created a boot that was not only practical and hard-wearing, but also exceptionally comfortable, the design became a classic.

Firetrap was founded as a premium jeanswear brand, however they are in a league of their own when it comes to making sexy ankle and knee high boots!

Chelom leather ankle boot. Filled in round toe, Button detailing, Small cone heel, with Metal Firetrap logo.

Allen leather ankle boot. Formal pull on shoe, Small heel, with Metal Firetrap logo.

McCall high knee leather boot. Round toe, Slim fitting soft leather boot, Side zip fastening, with Metal Firetrap logo.

Amaretto high knee leather boot. High heeled slim fitting boot, Buckle detailing, Side zip fastening, with Metal Firetrap logo.