Before Olivia Palermo became a global style maven — and the recipient of FFANY’s inaugural Influential Figure in Fashion accolade — it was family ties that sparked her sartorial passion. “Fashion has played an integral role in my upbringing, as I have been surrounded by it for as long as I can remember,” she told FN. “My…
Read moreHappy 38th Birthday, Virgil Abloh: Commemorating the Fashion Designer’s Exemplary Year
It’s Virgil Abloh’s 38th birthday — and as one of the biggest names in the fashion industry today, FN is looking back at all he has accomplished in the past year alone. Got a Louis Vuitton Under His Underarm In March, Abloh was named the artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear line. With this position,…
Read moreE-Commerce Jobs Rise and Store Jobs Sink as Unemployment Hits 49-Year Low
The U.S. added 134,000 jobs in September, missing economists’ estimate of about 185,000 but pushing unemployment to its lowest point since 1969, according to the latest report from the Labor Department. The unemployment rate declined from 3.9 to 3.7 percent last month, cinching an already-tight labor market at a time many retailers are ramping up…
Read moreExclusive: Katy Perry Talks Footwear, Family and Aiding the Fight Against Breast Cancer
From her 2008 breakout hit “I Kissed a Girl” to her no-holds-barred Twitter feed, the music superstar tends to stir up conversation with her own special mix of humor, sensuality and passion. But recently, following a hectic — and often headline-making — year on her Witness tour and as a judge on “American Idol,” the…
Read moreKate Middleton Goes Monochromatic in Another Stunning Purple Ensemble
A day after stepping out in an all-lilac outfit, Kate Middleton made another stylish statement — this time, in a darker shade of purple. The Duchess of Cambridge was spotted today at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, where she stunned in a regal plum ensemble composed of a coordinating dress, bag and shoes….
Read moreTeva and Breakout Singers Chloe x Halle Curate Rocker-Chic Sandals for Fall
Chloe x Halle are the stars of Teva’s new fall ’18 campaign. The breakout Atlanta-born musicians — who have been endorsed by Beyoncé and appeared on the small screen on “Grown-ish” alongside Yara Shahidi — curated a rocker-chic inspired capsule of their favorite styles from the comfort brand, coined “Worn by Chloe x Halle.” Chloe…
Read more6 Antibacterial Socks to Keep Feet Healthy and Odor-Free
It is a truth universally acknowledged that nobody likes stinky feet. While it’s possible to keep odors at bay with special foot treatments and even shoes that are antimicrobial, selecting the right socks can also improve the health — and smell — of your feet. Certain materials, such as copper, silver and bamboo, are able to…
Read moreEmily Ratajkowski Matches the Wallpaper in Floral Dress & Barely-There Sandals
Emily Ratajkowski is no wallflower. But the model looked like one yesterday as she hosted the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund “Americans in Paris” cocktail party. For the occasion, Ratajkowski stepped out in a striped dress with floral detailing. The summery dress featured ruffles at the waist and at the hemline. The 27-year-old sported barely-there shoes…
Read moreMarket Watchers Tackle the Complicated Marriage of DSW, Camuto Group & ABG
Another footwear megamarriage is close to sealed — but this time, it’s complicated. DSW and Authentic Brands Group announced today a nearly unprecedented deal — in which the former, a retailer, and the latter, a brand management firm — would partner to snap up several facets of Camuto Group — a business comprising several brands….
Read moreNBA Star Joel Embiid Signs With Under Armour and Promises His Deal Is ‘Bigger Than Basketball’
Under Armour has heavily relied on NBA star Stephen Curry for supply star power to push its basketball shoes. But today, the athletic giant added another hoops heavyweight to its roster. The brand announced today that it has signed Philadelphia 76ers forward Joel Embiid. But the baller, a product of Cameroon, said in a statement…
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