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Repetto Pop-Up Shop by Ami Kealoha

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From 5 September-1 December 2007, the Earnest Sewn flagship will host a 90-day installation of the iconic French footwear label Repetto, offering a handful of shoe designs for purchase for the first time in the U.S.

While this marks Repetto's first foray with pop-ups, Earnest Sewn has been a pioneer of the trend since April 2005, when they launched the Earnest Cut & Sew installation series. "Repetto was attracted to our store concept," says Earnest Sewn's president and designer Scott Morrison. "And although their routes are in ballet and ours are in work-wear, we both believe in paying homage to our respective origins, while updating styles to stay current and on the cutting edge of fashion." Read more...

By Meredith Fisher

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