US footwear manufacturer The Fashion House, Inc. has named James Burt as national sales manager of its Oscar by Oscar de la Renta line.

In his new role, he will be responsible for sales and brand positioning, ensuring the Oscar by Oscar de la Renta brand has broad appeal. He will report directly to Tom Anzures, executive vice president of the Los Angeles-based company.

The company designs, manufactures, and licenses women's footwear for designer brands. It has world-wide licensing agreements with a number of global brands including Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta, Richard Tyler and Isaac Mizrahi.