Allbirds has been named FN’s Brand of the Year and will be honored Dec. 4 at the 2018 FN Achievement Awards (watch the livestream here). Below is an article from the magazine’s Dec. 3 print issue about the successful Silicon Valley startup. Allbirds made a quiet entry into the sneaker market in 2016, launching its…
Read moreRita Ora Wears 3 Completely Different Black Dresses in 1 Day
Rita Ora loves to experiment with her style — and today, the star was spotted in not one but three daring looks in New York. Her first outfit came as she stepped out for an appearance on “Live With Kelly and Ryan.” She sported a little black dress from Marc Jacobs’ spring ’19 collection. The dramatic…
Read moreCiara Shows Russell Wilson Some Love With Her Monday Night Football Halftime Look
Click:these dining Ciara made a very public display of affection for her husband last night. The 33-year-old singer took to the stage to perform during the Monday Night Football halftime show dressed in a showstopping all-white outfit that paid not-so-subtle tribute to her man, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Ciara’s football-inspired look featured a high-fashion…
Read moreTexas Shoe Stores Question Whether Apple’s Expansion Will Boost Local Retail Sales
Tech giant Apple is about to leave an even bigger footprint in Austin, Texas. Today, the company announced its plans to build an additional campus in North Austin that can accommodate up to 15,000 workers. Currently, Apple has a campus with a workforce of about 6,000, located less than a mile from the new location. What…
Read moreDid Retailers Promote Their Holiday Sales Too Early?
Christmas is coming earlier every year — and the sales numbers for the 2018 holiday season thus far prove it. While the weekend after Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday both broke all-time sales records, the deals got a head start and many lingered through what Target and other retailers have dubbed Cyber Week. “Year over year, we…
Read moreInditex 9-Month Profit Rises 4% With Growth in All Regions
Inditex reported a 4 percent rise in net profit over the first nine months, as the company focused on operational efficiency over sales promotions in the third quarter. The Zara owner posted 2.4 billion euros ($2.7 billion) in net profit for the period, while sales grew 3 percent in the February to October period to 18.4…
Read moreGigi Hadid’s New Reebok Line Proves You Can Wear Sneakers Every Day
Gigi Hadid practically lives in athleisure. From tonal tracksuits to head-to-toe sweats, the 23-year-old beauty is the epitome of casual-chic off-duty model, so it’s no surprise her latest launch with Reebok is true to her everyday style. With total freedom to design to her sartorial desires, Hadid’s new co-designed capsule with the sportswear giant introduces…
Read moreThe Top 10 Shoe Trends of 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, retailers and consumers alike are taking stock of what have been the buzziest shoes of the year. While the dad sneaker undoubtedly enjoyed its rule throughout the entirety of 2018, with Balenciaga’s Triple S helping the brand to become Kering’s fastest–growing brand — and the year’s hottest shoe, according…
Read moreMike Amiri Is Disrupting the Luxury Marketplace With Rocker-Friendly Style and Social Media Prowess
On Dec. 4, Mike Amiri will be honored with the Emerging Talent Award at the FN Achievement Awards (watch the livestream here). Below is an article from the magazine’s Dec. 3 print issue about how he’s disrupted the marketplace. It’s a modern Cinderella story. After launching his namesake luxury brand in 2014 in an L.A….
Read moreBaby-Shoe Favorite Freshly Picked Launches Mom Styles
Freshly Picked is spreading some serious holiday cheer with the launch of an array of products for moms. Following a flood of requests, the much-loved Utah brand, known for its sophisticated leather baby shoes, is now making footwear for its grown-up fans. A capsule of women’s sneakers debuted on Freshly Picked’s website yesterday, just in…
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