After hitting the jackpot with the Triple S sneaker and launching the Track trainer last month in the U.S., it was difficult to imagine what Balenciaga artistic director Demna Gvasalia would follow up with for spring ’19, athletically speaking. He didn’t. The designer showed not a single sneaker at the brand’s Sept. 30 runway show…
Read more5 Hero Footwear Products to Help Ease Bunions
Bunions form when the bone or tissue at the joint of the big toes moves out of place. And while genetics can play a part in the equation, those often unsightly and painful protrusions are typically caused — and aggravated by — abnormal pressure on the toes from narrow shoes over time. A quick fix? In addition…
Read moreThe RealReal’s Sustainability Calculator Shows How Consignment Helps Save the Planet
What impact does consignment have on the planet? In acknowledgement of National Consignment Day on Oct. 1, The RealReal is launching a sustainability calculator to find out. With the first calculation, the company focused solely on women’s apparel — and discovered that the 2.5 million items consigned to The RealReal since 2012 offset 65 million car miles…
Read moreMeghan Markle Ditches Her Heels for Flats in Australia — and Many Women Can Relate
For many women on the go, quick shoe changes are typical. After all, who hasn’t swapped heels for flats for the commute to and from work — or after a long night on the town? Sometimes, comfort rules — and Meghan Markle made a quick shoe change during the first day of the royal visit…
Read moreWorst-Dressed Celebs on the AMAs Red Carpet, According to Twitter
Sometimes it’s easier to win over the music critics than it is the fashion crowd. Though some of the most successful entertainers were honored tonight at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles, ahead of the ceremony, observers on Twitter thought some of the red carpet style statements flopped. This man Bad Bunny came out…
Read moreHow One Hiking Boot Is Helping a Lesser-Known Italian Brand Gain Footing in the U.S.
The outdoor market is flooded with industry giants, but Italian label Aku is holding its own with the heavyweights and experiencing strong sales North American growth in the process. The brand is attributing much of its success to one particular footwear style. Aku said its No. 1 selling boot in Canada and the U.S. is…
Read moreYou Have to See What Cara Delevingne Wore to Princess Eugenie’s Wedding
Cara Delevingne makes a statement wherever she goes, weddings included. The model and actress attended Princess Eugenie’s nuptials today in Windsor, England, wearing a morning suit by Emporio Armani and chic top hat by Nick Fouquet. The latter she had to hold in place with both hands to stop it flying away in the wind,…
Read moreWalmart or Amazon: What Will Shoppers Choose This Holiday?
With the holidays nearly upon us, shoppers are gearing up for a gifting season that often puts them in the hole, yet traditionally propels retailers into the black. But this festive season, will shoppers flock to Walmart’s omnichannel experience or give their holiday dollars to online tour de force Amazon? The 2018 U.S. Holiday Shopping Forecast by…
Read moreEast Coast Retailers See Early Boot Sales at the First Significant Dip in Temperatures
It’s finally time to retire those flip-flops in exchange for a pair of booties. The east coast has seen its first cold snap this week, and retailers have reported early boot sales. While it may still be too soon to buy performance weatherproof styles, stores are encouraged by early traffic for cold weather product. At…
Read moreSneakersnstuff Isn’t Stopping at L.A. With Its Expansion — Here’s Where the Store Is Going Next
Sneakersnstuff is opening in L.A. before year’s end. But the retailer isn’t stopping there. In a call with FN, the boutique retailer’s co-founder Erik Fagerlind shared the next cities where a SNS location could be in 2019. “The next phase, our focus for ’19, is on head our target cities — Seoul and Tokyo,” Fagerlind…
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