FETE-ISH
Here’s A Fetish For Your Feet. SLYOU Magazine puts the
spotlight on Kayle Cassius, creator of footwear brand, FETE-ish
Q: How did FETE-ish come about?
What motivated you to start this
business? Q: How long have you been
in operation and what are the
products/services you offer?
Kayle: For a long time it was just
a hobby, then as interest grew
and requests started to come
in from individuals interested in
purchasing, it was obvious that
there was a real demand for unique
and customized footwear, and
FETE-ish evolved into what it is
today. I called it my hob-business
and now it is a business albeit a
small one. Kayle: I have been making
footwear for 3 to 4 years now. I
currently offer customized sandals
for ladies and men.
I got into footwear after I was
involved in a project that opened
my eyes to the beautiful and
high quality work being done by
some of our local designers and
artisans. The initial inspiration
grew from my admiration of their
work. I decided I'd take up a hobby
making something with my hands.
It needed to be something that I
would love making for myself and
also challenging enough to keep
me interested. After some thought,
I decided making shoes would be
perfect. I never imagined I would
be making shoes for other people. I
really just hoped I would be able to
make them for myself.
Q: Why should a customer support
your business? In other words,
what makes your business a cut
above the rest?
Kayle: There are several reasons
why everyone should consider
FETE-ish for their next sandal
purchase. I value uniqueness/
individuality, beauty and strength;
these values influence every pair I
design and make.
FETE-ish footwear is made to be
not just beautiful, but strong. I
stand behind my products
so this is why I offer
free repairs on
anything I make.
Everybody has
a unique style. I
encourage and
enjoy it when
customers
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contribute to the design of their
sandals. I want every pair to be an
expression of their individual style
and to be enjoyed for a long time.
In addition to that, FETE-ish also
offers a unique opportunity to
individuals with special needs
(e.g. different sized feet, unusually
shaped feet, etc.) who may have
difficulty getting beautiful footwear
to meet their unique needs. They
no longer have to settle for what
is available in the stores. They can
now have footwear made to satisfy
their particular desires.
Q: Were you always interested in
fashion?
Kayle: I would not say so. I
have always had a desire to be
somewhat unique in the way I
www.slyoumag.com | September-October 2019