Afterpay, the wildly popular buy-now, pay-later platform from Australia, has continued its expansion into the U.S. Footwear firms such as Steve Madden, Superga and APL have all added the service to their websites, joining more than 1,000 other U.S. retailers that have signed up to use Afterpay since it entered the country in May. Through…
Read moreLoeffler Randall Launches Online Craft Fair to Spotlight Female Artisans for the Holidays
Loeffler Randall’s Jessie Randall is putting her love of crafting to the forefront this holiday season. Instead of doing her own gift guide featuring the brand’s shoes, the designer is using her platform to spotlight other female artisans. Today, the brand officially launched Craft Fair on the company’s e-commerce site, highlighting Randall’s favorite things. She…
Read moreHip-Hop Group Cypress Hill Gets a Cannabis-Inspired Sneaker Collab
Emerging luxury sneaker brand Six Hundred Four has linked up with hip-hop group Cypress Hill on an exclusive limited-edition collab. The collection, which launched yesterday, pays homage to the group’s No. 1 best-selling album “Black Sunday” for its 25th anniversary. Consisting of four different styles, each is constructed largely from heavyweight hemp. The side paneling is…
Read moreNew Nike Kyrie 4 Sneakers Reference Day of the Dead With Cute Skeletons
One of the lesser known facts about the Boston Celtics’ All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is his infatuation with skateboarding. Combining both of his hobbies by using the Nike Kyrie 4 signature sneaker as the template, this upcoming iteration will pay homage to the classic “Day of the Dead” Nike SB Dunk Low while celebrating the Mexican…
Read moreRetail Stalls as Economy Adds 250,000 Jobs Before Holiday Shopping Season
Ahead of the midterm elections and the holiday shopping season, the labor market appears to be solid, adding 250,000 jobs last month, shooting past Wall Street expectations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment remained unchanged at 3.7 percent, continuing September’s positive trend when the rate reached its lowest point in 49 years. Annual…
Read moreThe Dissonance of Kanye West: Incredibly Influential Yet Too Erratic for Fashion Brands?
Kanye West has never been known to play it safe. From his 2009 Taylor Swift stage crashing to his new wave of political engrossment with President Donald Trump, the Yeezy creator has historically dived headfirst into controversies. While the public has long accepted (and even appreciated) this to be West’s way — the infamous “Bush…
Read moreCelebrity Fans of Fila Disruptor 2 Sneakers — FN’s 2018 Shoe of the Year
This week, FN announced its pick for 2018 Shoe of the Year — the Fila Disruptor 2. We chose the chunky ’90s-inspired silhouette for a number of reasons: its undeniable trendiness, its influence around the globe and its unisex appeal. The Disruptor 2 also happens to be a celebrity favorite, with fans ranging from Emily…
Read morePregnant Meghan Markle Steps Out in Go-To Bow Pumps for Second Remembrance Day Event
Meghan Markle made her second appearance today in honor of the Centenary of the Armistice. The Duchess of Sussex joined husband Prince Harry, Prince William and Kate Middleton along with Queen Elizabeth II for a special service at Westminster Abbey in London. This evening’s event was marked the finale of commemorations for the 100-year anniversary…
Read moreRetailers Finally Got the Memo: People Don’t Want to Buy Boots in the Summer or Slippers in the Winter
There was a time when you could walk into most stores in mid-July and be greeted by displays of boots and cozy sweaters, ready for shoppers to get a head start on the approaching season. Now, however, most consumers don’t want to wait to wear their new purchases — and retailers are beginning to wise…
Read moreNeighborhood Goods Helps Streetwear Retailer Open Concept Shop in Dallas
The Dallas-Fort Worth market may be a new hotbed of streetwear consumers, but there has long been a gap between the actual levels of supply and demand. Despite placing regularly in the top U.S. markets for e-commerce streetwear businesses, the area is missing many of the larger retailers that dominate nationally. That’s about to change….
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