NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Skins Inc. ("Skins") (OTCBB:SKNN), an emerging footwear company, is pleased to announce the brand's partnership with the world's leading sole manufacturer, Vibram(r). Synonymous with quality, style and performance, Vibram's(r) invention of the rubber sole in the 1930s is considered to be one of the greatest innovations of the last century. While Vibram(r) is best known among outdoor enthusiasts, many fashion houses have selected Vibram(r) for its quality of material, design and overall look. High profile collaborations include Emporio and Giorgio Armani, Prada Sport, Hugo Boss, Dolce and Gabbana and now -- Skins.
Launching for Spring 2007, the Skins debut will revolutionize the footwear market as we know it. An amalgamation of luxury, technology, design and wit, Skins is the first footwear brand that adapts to its wearers' lifestyle. And as most great ideas are ingeniously simple, Skins follows suit by presenting the world's first line of interchangeable footwear.
Mark Klein, President and CEO of Skins Inc., commented, "Our partnership with Vibram(r) is truly one of synergy. Both Skins and Vibram(r) value innovation, creativity and overall excellence in its final product. Vibram's(r) renowned technical expertise will be integral to our Skins successful launch."
Skins Inc.
Skins has created, and is continuing to develop, an innovative two-part, interchangeable footwear structure consisting of outer collapsible "Skin" and an inner orthopedic support section called the "Bone." The design allows consumers to purchase one inner section, the Bone, and numerous outer "Skins", resulting in multiple style variations from the same pair of quality "Bones", always with the same feel and fit no matter which Skin is being worn. Skins' objective is to create a new attire concept that allows and encourages consumers to frequently change their footwear, which would uniquely position the Skins concept between footwear and apparel.
Vibram(r)
Vibram(r) is recognized worldwide as the leader in high performance soles for outdoor, recreational, and work footwear. Vibram soles have set the standard since Vitale Bramani created mountaineering's first rubber lugged sole in the late 1930s. Vibram soles have gone on to conquer Mt. Everest, K2 and a host of the world's tallest peaks. QB Soling, Inc., located in North Brookfield, Mass., continues to serve as the exclusive licensee for Vibram soles made in the USA. For further information, visit www.vibram.com.
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