Fashion footwear company Global Brand Marketing Inc. has launched a new fashion brand Mehandi, a women's only label, which will debut with a spring/summer 2007 collection. The footwear is said to have been inspired by the ancient traditions of the Mehandi art form (henna).

The initial collection includes a range of lifestyle sandals that combine leather work, eclectic motifs, cross-cultural heritage, and ornate embellishments.

The collection will be launched at the Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) tradeshow on June 6.