Whether it was intentional, Dua Lipa somehow seemed to channel a modern bride at Variety‘s second annual Hitmakers brunch in Los Angeles Saturday. The 23-year-old British-Kosovan singer, who was honored with the Breakthrough Artist of the Year award, posed for photos in a curve-hugging white dress featuring ivory embroidery, lace detailing, a sparkly crystal-embellished neckline and…
Read moreHow Oracle’s New AI Assistant Is Speeding Up Retail Operations
Footwear retailers are becoming more intelligent — with artificial intelligence, that is. Independents and department stores can now apply conversational AI technology to all stages of their business using Oracle Digital Assistant, which was integrated with Oracle Retail solutions earlier this month. The Digital Assistant, originally launched in October at Oracle OpenWorld 2018, supports analysts…
Read moreWho Wore the Best Shoes to the 2018 FN Achievement Awards?
It was all about the shoes at the 2018 FN Achievement Awards on Tuesday night in New York. Celebrities and designers gathered to celebrate the best and brightest in the footwear industry, and many used the opportunity to show off their shoe game. Kerby Jean-Raymond, who took home the Collaboration of the Year Award for…
Read morePaul Andrew’s Shell-Accented Strappy Sandal Is a Work of Art
The Shoe of the Week comes from the peripatetic designer Paul Andrew. The designer may spend much of his time designing for Salvatore Ferragamo in Milan and Florence, Italy, but for his own spring ’19 collection, Andrew debuted sandals and wedges that were downright beachy. The designer incorporated abalone shells (hand-cut into triangles) into mosaic heels…
Read moreMartha Stewart Recalls FFANY’s Incredible Origins at the 2018 FNAAs
Martha Stewart looked back on the bold history of FFANY Shoes on Sale as she presented the charity with the Icon Award for Philanthropy at the FN Achievement Awards in New York tonight. According to Stewart, what made the idea especially important was the cause it benefited: first-step breast cancer research. “This funding at the spark…
Read moreAriana Grande’s Emotional Billboard Speech Included a Dramatic Outfit and Killer Boots
Getting over a breakup is hard enough as it is, but when you’re a celebrity, it becomes infinitely harder — and it’s something that Ariana Grande acknowledged during an emotional speech as she accepted the Woman of the Year award at the 13th annual Billboard Women in Music event that took place Thursday night in…
Read moreThere Are 3 Ways to Buy the ‘Purple Lobster’ Concepts x Nike SB Dunk
Concepts will deliver its anticipated “Purple Lobster” Nike SB Dunk Low this week, and there are three ways you can get it. The sneaker will drop at the boutique retailer’s Cambridge, Mass., and New York City doors tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET, and online via Cncpts.com starting at 11 a.m. ET. The sneakers come with a $130…
Read moreWhy Celebrity-Favorite Shoe Brand Freda Salvador Has Gone Bicoastal
Freda Salvador co-founders Megan Papay and Cristina Paloma-Nelson are expanding their California-based brand to a new set of consumers: New Yorkers. The women’s label, known for its handcrafted, made-in-Spain footwear, opened a shop in New York’s Nolita neighborhood in September. It also has branded boutiques in L.A. and San Francisco, as well as wholesale accounts…
Read moreThis Is the Most Coveted Designer Sneaker That Tops Resale Requests
The luxury apparel and accessories resale market may be the gift that keeps on giving. A new report by luxury resale consignment retailer The RealReal shares the most coveted holiday gifts that are poised to retain their value when it comes time to resell or exchange them for something new. “Our unique data speaks to the longevity…
Read moreTaylor Swift Gives Us the Best Present on Her 29th Birthday
Taylor Swift used her 29th birthday today to announce some exciting news: a new concert film recorded while she was on her “Reputation” tour this year, which will debut on Netflix this New Year’s Eve. The “Look What You Made Me Do” singer took to Instagram on Thursday to thank fans for their birthday wishes…
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