'Tis the Season for Style: Payless ShoeSource Unveils Holiday Collection of Footwear and Accessories for Every Occasion, Including Giving

TOPEKA, Kan., Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- As the temperatures drop and the holiday party planning begins, shoppers are re-evaluating their winter wardrobes to determine how best to celebrate the season without straining their wallets.  Payless ShoeSource® is here to deliver style solutions with the unveiling of its holiday collection featuring a variety of shoes and accessories to complete an amazing holiday look, as well as a range of gifts priced right to save without sacrificing the spirit of giving.

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Gift givers in search of the perfect stocking stuffer need look no further than Payless' new beauty line, offered under the brand names Unforgettable Moments™ and Zoe & Zac™ Naturals.  The collection includes a range of fragrances, makeup and body items such as signature scents; lotions, creams and butters for body, hands and feet; as well as color for eyes, lips, nails and face.  Like all Payless products, the new beauty collection is available at a great price -- as low as $2.99 an item -- with nearly 90 percent of the line available for under $10 an item.  Six gift sets pair fragrance and body products for occasions such as "girls' night out" and "date night." These new beauty products are perfect for indulging your favorite friend or for finishing your own look from head to toenail.  

Other on-trend gift ideas include:

• gloves, plaid scarves, and woven hats
• opaque, patterned and textured tights
• denim-inspired leggings (jeggings)
• brocade and sequined evening clutches
• totes and wristlets
• jewelry such as metallic and studded cuffs, mixed-metal necklaces, cocktail rings, and crystal-drop earrings
• cozy boots
• an array of slippers
• Champion fitness shoes
• gift cards!

Designer Labels

The winter collection is arriving in stores now featuring the hottest designer trends with special holiday lines from the Isabel Toledo for Payless, Christian Siriano for Payless and Lela Rose for Payless labels.  

Fashion designer and newest Payless partner Isabel Toledo debuts her second collection for the designer label this holiday season with an emphasis on metallic accents.  Toledo's holiday line will include three silhouettes: the faux-fur Poodle Boot done in pewter, a Pom Pom Flat done in black and pewter, and a Toreador D'Orsay Pump offered in Gold, Silver, and Black/Red colorations.  The black satin Moon evening clutch and the black and red Matador shopper complement the footwear grouping.

Christian Siriano loves to design with an eye for drama and head-turning sculptural details.  The Christian Siriano for Payless holiday collection channels his unique aesthetic into five footwear and two handbag styles.  Silhouettes include the Alexandra strappy sandal, Alexa stacked-heel pump, Mena ankle bootie, Allegra ballet flat, and the Venessa flat with pleated satin adorning the toe.  Faux snakeskin is a prevalent material in this collection, presented in bold shades of navy and red with gold piping and hardware accents.  The Melanie chain handbag and Joy satchel round out the offering in coordinating colorations of navy and black snakeskin.

This holiday season, Lela Rose delivers another collection representative of her "casual luxury" signature style, mixing fabrics and textures in three holiday styles, along with corresponding handbag and clutch.  The Perlita ankle-strap sandal features a frayed-bow accent, while the Lafayette pleated-toe pump is presented in both a vibrant red satin print and navy tweed.  A navy flat features a side-bow for an unexpected, asymmetrical accent.  Clara, the black pleated satin clutch is a versatile addition to any holiday ensemble, while the Oreily faux suede camel handbag with navy accents is the perfect winter day tote.  

Payless holiday designer items are available at prices starting at under $35.

The general Payless holiday collection will showcase boots and casuals, as well as dress styles including key trends like lace overlay, satin, metallic materials, along with shearling, faux fur, and woven accents.  Regardless of their personal holiday style, shoppers will be sure to find a party-perfect or cold-weather footwear to meet their wintertime needs.

About Payless Designer Collections

Payless designer collections are among the most widely distributed designer footwear labels in America today and a key strategy for Payless in its mission to democratize fashion, design and the latest ideas in footwear and accessories for all to enjoy.  Payless Guest Designers include Lela Rose, who has two labels: Lela Rose for Payless and a special occasion line, Unforgettable Moments by Lela Rose; Christian Siriano with Christian Siriano for Payless; newcomer Isabel Toledo with Isabel Toledo for Payless, as well as Patricia Field, who has had a long-standing and close relationship with Payless for years as the stylist of the retailer's TV and print ads and designer behind Patricia Field for Payless capsule collections.  

The Payless Designer Collections are seasonal lines of original designs created by New York fashion designers and hot-off-the-runway.  This select group of fashion designers and stylists create designer footwear and accessory collections for Payless featuring the latest runway and red carpet styling details offered at value prices.  Each collection is unique and reflective of the designer's signature style.  

About Payless & Collective Brands, Inc.

Payless ShoeSource, Inc., a unit of Collective Brands, Inc., is the largest specialty family footwear retailer in the Western Hemisphere and is dedicated to democratizing fashion and design in footwear and accessories and inspiring fun, fashion possibilities for the family at a great value.  As of the end of second quarter 2010, the company operated nearly 4,500 stores. In addition, customers can buy shoes over the Internet through Payless.com(R) at www.payless.com.

Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE: PSS) is a leader in bringing compelling lifestyle, fashion and performance brands for footwear and related accessories to consumers worldwide. The company operates three strategic units covering a powerful brand portfolio, as well as multiple price points and selling channels including retail, wholesale, ecommerce and licensing. Collective Brands, Inc. includes Payless ShoeSource, focused on democratizing fashion and design in footwear and accessories through its nearly 4,500-store retail chain, with its brands Airwalk(R), Dexter(R), Champion(R), Zoe & Zac(TM), the first-ever affordable green footwear brand, and designer collections Lela Rose for Payless, Unforgettable Moments by Lela Rose, Christian Siriano for Payless, Patricia Field for Payless, Isabel Toledo for Payless and STPL x Airwalk, among others; Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group, focused on lifestyle and performance branded footwear and high-quality children's footwear sold primarily through wholesaling, with its brands including Stride Rite(R), Keds(R), Sperry Top-Sider(R), Robeez(R), and Saucony(R), among others; and Collective Licensing International, the brand development, management and global licensing unit, with such youth lifestyle brands as Airwalk(R), Above The Rim, Vision Street Wear(R), STRIKEFORCE(TM), Clinch Gear(TM), Sims(R), Lamar(R) and LTD(R), World Snowboarding Championships(TM) and Hind(R). Information about, and links for shopping on, each of the Collective Brand's units can be found at www.collectivebrands.com.

SOURCE Payless ShoeSource

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