The Story Behind Dominique McClain And The Onesole Shoe
Dominique McClain Barteet created the Onesole interchangeable shoe, because of an idea and need for such a shoe due to her extensive traveling. She wanted to create a shoe that would be fun, versatile, and comfortable.
The Onesole has evolved into a unique shoe concept that can be personalized, customized and is ever changing with the fashion trends easily and affordably. Quick Change Artist is now launching a new line for the Onesole shoe that will feature renowned artists work on the tops for a Signature Series Collection!
Quick Change Artist's Onesole shoe idea is a 20 year vision that came to fruition in the year 2002. We wanted to create a shoe that would be versatile, fun, economical, and easy for travel. You can virtually have a closet full of different shoes with a couple of our soles and some tops. Each sole has interchangeable tops that fit every sole with just a couple of snaps. This allows you to match any outfit economically and with great comfort.
Our idea is patented and we are constantly expanding every day to fulfill an innovative shoe niche in today's market.
Dominique McClain Barteet is a pharmacist, who operates a multi million dollar pharmacy in Florida. Her family is from South Carolina and Mississippi, but she lived all over the world from Tokyo to Alaska to Seattle to Illinois to Texas to North Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina and finally settling in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She graduated from The College of Charleston Honors Program and the Medical University of South Carolina with honors. She has always been an over achiever from winning Miss American Teenager in North Carolina to joining the USPA and playing polo even with her fear of horses.
She thought of the shoe concept 20 years ago and started to toy around with it about 5 years ago. It was difficult running the pharmacy and starting a new concept, as well as a new business. However, with her strong work ethic and determination, along with some very good multi-tasking employees in both businesses they paved the way to success.
Quick Change Artist gives generously to the following charities: Humane Society - a nonprofit foundation helping animals find homes! Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - Helping to fight against breast cancer. Miles for Breast Cancer - a percentage of proceeds is donated when any Pink Ribbon top is purchased. ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) - a percentage of proceeds is donated when any dog top is purchased. Helen's House of Treasures, also a nonprofit foundation helping families in their fight against cancer. QVC/FFANY Breast Cancer Event yearly donations. Other charities we contribute to are Easter Seals, Make a Wish Foundation, Three for Hope Foundation, and Juvenile Diabetes. We will continue to support these charities and others as our communal obligation. Remember when you purchase your Onesoles from Kat's Kloset, a full 10% of your purchase price is donated by Kat's Kloset to 'The Women of My Hope' Charity in addition to the donations from the Quick Change Artist company.
The Onesole Shoe for women is one of many brands sourced by Kat's Boutique By Women For Women
