How the Brand Ugg Got Its Name

It’s been 40 years since Ugg was founded, but the name of the brand still perplexes fans. As it turns out, Brian Smith, the founder of the iconic sheepskin shoe brand, isn’t quite sure where Ugg got its name, either. “No one knows where the Ugg name came from! I have heard there are a…

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What the New US-Canada-Mexico Trade Agreement Means for Shoe Companies

Late Sunday night, the United States, Mexico and Canada finally agreed to a trade deal that will retool the North American Free Trade Agreement, bringing to a close more than a year of heated negotiations. The White House announced that the deal will be called the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) — keeping the…

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Halsey’s Sandals Look Like Snakes Wrapped Around Her Legs in the Chicest Way — and More Statement Sandals on the AMAs Red Carpet

At the American Music Awards in Los Angeles tonight, sandals reigned supreme. Halsey made her sandals the focal point of her ensemble, choosing a pair of edgy Rene Caovilla shoes that wound up her calfs in a snakelike manner. The sandals were the perfect counterpart to the “Bad at Love” singer’s Redemption gown, which featured…

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Hailey Baldwin Gives These Ultracool Boots an Athleisure Spin

These might just be Hailey Baldwin’s new favorite boots. Early this month, the model tried out the no-pants trend with statement shoes by House of Holland — the same pair she wore yesterday on a daytime outing in Los Angeles with Justin Bieber. The hiker boots, which debuted on the brand’s fall ’18 runway, were…

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Rent the Runway Rolls Out Drop-Off Boxes in WeWork Office Spaces

Rent the Runway is teaming up with WeWork, a shared-workspace company, to put drop boxes in office locations. The clothing rental platform will place drop-off boxes inside the lobbies of 15 WeWork offices across the country, where they will be accessible to both WeWork employees and the general public. The boxes will be located in…

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte Are Adorable as Page Boy and Bridesmaid at Princess Eugenie’s Wedding

They’re here to steal the show. From royal tours and polo matches to everything in between, Prince George and Princess Charlotte manage to take the spotlight with them — and today at Princess Eugenie’s wedding is no exception. Serving as page boy and bridesmaid, the siblings were absolutely adorable on their cousin’s big day at…

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