Footwear

Midnight 00 Is the Antidote to the Sneaker Hype Gripping Footwear

22 September 2018 • By Christopher Morency

Midnight 00 Is the Antidote to the Sneaker Hype Gripping Footwear

The demi-couture footwear label, founded by stylist and street style star Ada Kokosar, is bringing back opulent heels in a time when trainers reign supreme.

Adidas Launches Collaboration with Cult-Sneaker Store Footpatrol

21 September 2018 • By Sophie Soar

21 September 2018 • By Sophie Soar

The German sportswear brand unveiled its latest Consortium collaboration as it continues to explore the potential of digital light synthesis 3D printing technology.

Adidas Launches Collaboration with Cult-Sneaker Store Footpatrol

The German sportswear brand unveiled its latest Consortium collaboration as it continues to explore the potential of digital light synthesis 3D printing technology.

Tamara Mellon Plots Next Steps

22 August 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

22 August 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

The direct-to-consumer footwear brand is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Los Angeles after a $24 million Series B funding round.

Tamara Mellon Plots Next Steps

The direct-to-consumer footwear brand is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Los Angeles after a $24 million Series B funding round.

Manu Atelier Expands Into Footwear

30 July 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

30 July 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The Turkish handbag label, known for its geometric designs, is launching footwear in October and will present the collection during Paris Fashion Week.

Manu Atelier Expands Into Footwear

The Turkish handbag label, known for its geometric designs, is launching footwear in October and will present the collection during Paris Fashion Week.

Founder Stories

How Zalando Is Fighting Off Amazon and Building the Spotify of Fashion

10 July 2018 • By Vikram Alexei Kansara

Founder Stories

How Zalando Is Fighting Off Amazon and Building the Spotify of Fashion

Ten years ago, Robert Gentz and David Schneider founded what has become Europe’s biggest fashion e-commerce player. Now, Amazon is targeting their turf, but the duo has bigger plans: an operating system for fashion.

Sneakers: Luxury’s Gateway to Millennials

2 July 2018 • By Christopher Morency

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Sneakers: Luxury’s Gateway to Millennials

Luxury sneakers are the ultimate status symbols for a new generation of consumers. Now brands like Balenciaga, Versace and Gucci are upping their game.

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News & Analysis

Manolo Blahnik Bets on Men’s Shoes

21 June 2018 • By Christopher Morency

21 June 2018 • By Christopher Morency

The footwear designer is opening his first men’s boutique in London’s Burlington Arcade and aims to make men’s shoes 20 percent of the business.

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Manolo Blahnik Bets on Men’s Shoes

The footwear designer is opening his first men’s boutique in London’s Burlington Arcade and aims to make men’s shoes 20 percent of the business.

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Tod's Owner Says CEO Will 'Conduct Orchestra' at Italian Luxury Group

20 June 2018 • By Reuters

20 June 2018 • By Reuters

Tod's has embarked on a new strategy, with the launch of multiple collections throughout the year as well as focusing on more traditional products.

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Tod's Owner Says CEO Will 'Conduct Orchestra' at Italian Luxury Group

Tod's has embarked on a new strategy, with the launch of multiple collections throughout the year as well as focusing on more traditional products.

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Footwear Industry Slams Trump's Claim That Canadians Smuggle Shoes

19 June 2018 • By Bloomberg

19 June 2018 • By Bloomberg

If Trump is concerned about treating American footwear companies and consumers fairly, then he should have signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America said.

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Footwear Industry Slams Trump's Claim That Canadians Smuggle Shoes

If Trump is concerned about treating American footwear companies and consumers fairly, then he should have signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America said.

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Consumers Want to Eat Beef, Not Wear It, Sending Leather Prices Plummeting

12 June 2018 • By Bloomberg

12 June 2018 • By Bloomberg

More American shoppers want to cover their feet in animal-free footwear.

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Consumers Want to Eat Beef, Not Wear It, Sending Leather Prices Plummeting

More American shoppers want to cover their feet in animal-free footwear.