Fashion tastemakers honored their peers at The Fashion Group International’s Night of Stars event Thursday in New York, where industry heavy-hitters were lauded for outstanding achievement. At 70 years old, Oracle Award winner Maye Musk, a model whose career has spanned more than 50 years — and mother to billionaire Tesla magnate Elon — wants other…
Read morePlumRiver Buys Arch Rival to Create Large Online Tech Provider
B2B e-commerce solutions provider PlumRiver said Wednesday it will acquire CenterStone Technologies for an undisclosed amount. The deal is expected to offer manufacturers — many of which are popular in the outdoor space — a unified platform that allows them to wholesale their products online to retailers. More specific, the merger intends to create a…
Read moreThe 9 Best American-Made Sneakers for Men
Veteran’s Day is almost here, meaning it’s a great time to show your patriotism by purchasing American-made goods. And while there are a number of footwear brands that offer made-in-U.S. shoes, the options in the athletic sneaker category are far more limited. New Balance is the only major sneaker brand to manufacture sneakers in America, but…
Read moreHibbett Sports to Acquire City Gear
Hibbett Sports is getting into the acquisition game. The Birmingham, Ala.-based athletic specialty retailer announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Memphis, Tenn.-based City Gear, a regional specialty retailer of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories. Hibbett agreed to a pay $88 million in cash at closing — and the potential for up…
Read moreAshanti Is All Legs in Soaring 5-Inch Heels at MTV’s Midterm-Election After-Party
Ashanti brought the glamour to MTV’s midterm-election after-party extravaganza at Miami Dade College last night, taking the stage to perform alongside rapper Fat Joe. The 38-year-old singer opted for a head-turning look for the special occasion, showing off a black velvet off-the-shoulder minidress featuring a plunging neckline, full sleeves and a chunky belt. But what…
Read moreCalifornia Wildfires Force Kardashian-West Family to Flee Homes
Wildfires are raging in California, prompting businesses to close and thousands of residents to flee. In Southern California, the Hill and Woolsey fires are causing widespread destruction. The Woolsey fire, in particular, doubled in size early this morning to 8,000 acres, and its path is reportedly headed toward the ocean, threatening the Calabasas and Malibu…
Read moreLatinas Make 53 Cents to a White Man’s Dollar — Here’s Why You Should Care
When it comes to the fight for gender pay equity, change has been slow — and at times regressive. Today — 305 days into 2018 — marks how far into this year Latinas have to work to earn what the average white man earned in 2017. In other words, Latinas make about 53 cents to…
Read moreWhy Kohl’s Is Winning Right Now
Kohl’s is continuing its hot streak. The department store chain today reported another quarter of solid financial results, topping Wall Street expectations and raising its profit forecast for the full year. Kohl’s boasted its fifth consecutive quarter of surging same-store sales, up 2.5 percent since rebounding in the middle of last year. (Wall Street forecasted…
Read moreTod’s and Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s Collab Has Loafer-Like Heels & New Twists to Heritage Pieces
Italian luxury shoe-maker Tod’s is releasing its capsule collection with Alessandro Dell’Acqua next week, the first of its kind under the company’s new collaborative project series, Tod’s Factory. Dell’Acqua, founder of high-fashion label No. 21 and creative director of Rochas, infused his contemporary aesthetic into the Tod’s assortment, which includes nine shoes and seven ready-to-wear pieces….
Read moreAmber Heard’s Soaring Louboutins Give Her the Illusion of Mile-Long Legs
Amber Heard glistened on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of “London Fields” on Thursday. The 32-year-old stepped out in a sequin-covered black dress by Elie Saab that featured a dramatic plunging neckline. The “Magic Mike XXL” actress flaunted her toned legs in the dress, which featured a sultry thigh-high slit. For footwear,…
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