Fall '19/20 Fashion Trend Report

Sep 20, 2019

As much as I love September I'm not one to wish away the summer prematurely.  Since fall officially begins on September 23 now seems like a good time to give you a sneak peek at our Daily Hampshire Gazette's Fall Footwear Trend Report. The leading trends of the season are boots, boots and more boots.  From long and lean to chunky sole combat boots to ankle high styles boots are the stars this fall. Our favorite tall boots are knee height with a small heel.  Whether your style is western and

Spring Fashion Preview

Apr 27, 2019

Look for our ad and editorial in the Daily Hampshire Gazette's Spring Fashion Preview available now!  Here's a look at our Trend Report: From pastels to patterns, strappy sandals to chunky heels, and stylish sneakers here are this spring’s three most covetable trends: Rose, yellow, shimmer all give classic shoe styles an update this season.  Often considered very feminine colors, these tones are intense making these anything but soft. But if you like your color on the subtle side consider

‘Business shoes in front, party in back’: Two Northampton businesswomen leading charge in co-retaili

Mar 07, 2019

‘Business shoes in front, party in back’: Two Northampton businesswomen leading charge in co-retailing Daily Hampshire Gazette By JACQUELYN VOGHEL Staff Writer Published: 3/6/2019 1 Strada Shoes and Essentials stationery and gift shop have always shared a similar customer base, according to their owners. But since fall 2017, the two shops have grown dramatically closer: They now share the same roof, with Strada occupying the front of the 108 Main Street space and Essentials covering the back.