Rick Markowitz Email & Phone Number

Thousand Oaks, Ca.

NOW IS THE RIGHT TIME TO START LOOKING INTO MOVING SOME LEATHER FOOTWEAR PRODUCTION INTO INDIA WITH 15% EXTRA HIGHER TARIFFS FROM CHINA NOW IN PLACE !!! I moved my business out of CHINA to INDIA 8 years ago as now is the right opportunity to start outsourcing part of your footwear imports out of China as most of the larger companies have been doing the past 2 years!!!!!We are a trading company that does Sourcing, Product Development and Design for Wholesalers in Women's, Men's and Children's footwear and handbag industry. I work factory direct with the best factories in India for over 8 years that will deliver Artisan high quality all leather footwear. If you need cool, hip and exciting designs, this is my specialty which I provide my customers at no cost or just simpple volume footwear, whether comfort or athletic.. I offer the best service, competitive pricing, incredible quality, highly sell-able designs, that are shipped on time, with perfect fit for the U.S. foot standards. I have been working in the Women's and Men's footwear industry for over 45 years in all facets, as a retail owner, wholesaler, factory owner/manufacturer, design and product development, and sourcing. If you have been looking to move some of your product out of China and find your next window of opportunity by sourcing out of India, which is the next forefront for high grade quality Mens and Womens leather boots, shoes and sandals, please contact me for pictures of our work. I promise you will be completely surprised and excited at how India has progressed in the past few years in terms of quality, workmanship, fit, designs and on time delivery, and lets not forget No Added 15% Tariffs!!!

Calabasas And Westlake Village, Ca.

High end Men's Italian shoes and Women's footwear and clothing store. Started off with high end men's brands like Artioli, Testoni, Banfi, Moreschi, and Pollini. Later added women's footwear, clothing and accessories.

Dongguan, Guangdong, China

Was a partner for a major shoe manufacturer in Dongguan, China primarily producing leather and p.u. footwear for J.C.Penney's, Sears and subcontracting for other local factories.

Ca. And Fl.

Was owner of a Women's high end designer wholesale firm specializing in hand woven footwear from Brazil, Italy and Spain, as well as doing volume makeup/private label business in China for major 2nd and 3rd tier department, catalog and discount footwear retailers. Sold all major retailers our brand with profitable results.

Oxnard, Ca.

Returned to Chainson Footwear to create a high end womens designer line and named it Pelle Moda. Was responsible for the product development as well as the sales, marketing and merchandising. Sold the brand to Nordstrom corporately right away with great success.

Simi Valley

Created and established the Vis a Vie and M.O.D. name and logo. Was responsible for the product development as well as the sales, marketing and merchandising. Sold mainly Nordstrom corporately.

Agoura Hills, Ca.

Started and created the Moda Spana brand with Sam Chen. Was responsible for all the sales, product development, merchandising, and building a reputable brand name, mainly selling Nordstrom corporately.