Technological advances are infiltrating all aspects of design — and 3-D product development is at the head of the charge. The 3D Product Development Workshop, co-hosted by FDRA and Romans CAD in New York on Nov. 13, aimed to bring 3-D design software to a broader swath of the footwear industry. Consisting of a full day of…
Read moreWhy Nordstrom Missed Its Earnings Mark Despite the Retail Rebound
Nordstrom’s stock took a hit in after-hours trading on Thursday after the retailer’s third-quarter earnings came in well below analyst expectations. The department store chain reported earnings per share of $0.39 versus the $0.66 forecast by Wall Street, a gap caused largely by a one-time charge of $72 million paid to customers that were erroneously…
Read moreHow Boots Gave Shoe Carnival a Sales Boost This Fall
Boots continue to be good business for Shoe Carnival Inc. Today, the family footwear chain reported its third-quarter sales results and surpassed Wall Street expectations, with a 15 percent increase in earnings per share to 76 cents, versus analyst predictions for EPS of 59 cents. Cliff Sifford, president and CEO of the retail firm, also…
Read moreMacy’s Q3 Earnings: Holiday Cheer for Department Stores
Cue the jingle bells. Just in time for the holidays, Macy’s Inc.’s profits are continuing to move in the right direction. The once-beleaguered department store chain today posted better-than-expected third-quarter earnings — and revenues that met market watchers’ forecasts — thanks to double-digit growth in its digital business and improving trends at its more experiential…
Read moreThese Louis Vuitton Shoes Are Covered in Cats & They’re Adorable
Click:star tracker satellite Following high-profile collaborations with Jeff Koons and Stephen Sprouse, Louis Vuitton is turning to yet another artistic figure for its latest fashion venture: Grace Coddington. The esteemed Vogue editor is bringing her one-of-a-kind sense of style to a collection of shoes, ready-to-wear, leather goods and other accessories, along with the sartorial expertise…
Read moreA Look at Kendall Jenner’s Best Shoe Moments in Honor of Her 23rd Birthday
Kendall Jenner has quite the serious shoe game. The jet-setting model and “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star — who celebrates her 23rd birthday today — always manages to keep her millions of fans entertained and inspired with her ever-changing and ever-surprising footwear choices. This summer, she ignited an online frenzy when she was spotted…
Read moreMeghan Markle Puts This Edgy Hitchcock Spin on the Fairy Tale Frock
Having closed their two-day visit to Tonga and bid farewell to the islanders, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry returned to Sydney on Friday and attended the Australian Geographic Society Gala Awards. However, while the event may not have constituted a ball, the duchess pulled out all stops with a fairytale gown. The dress, by Fernando…
Read moreHow to Get Your Hands on the Air Jordan 1 x Soccer Club PSG Sneaker
Following Jordan Brand’s announcement of crossing over into the soccer world last month, the latest piece of the collection with soccer club Paris Saint-Germain is dropping this upcoming weekend: the classic Air Jordan 1. Similar to the previously released Air Jordan 5 x PSG, this model sports a minimal black-based colorway that’s most prominent on…
Read moreRomee Strijd Reveals Her See-Through Swarovski Crystal Jumpsuit Ahead of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Romee Strijd is showing off a crystal-covered look ahead of Thursday’s 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The supermodel will wear the Shooting Star Swarovski style during the Celestial Angel portion of the runway show. Strijd’s glamorous look comes adorned with 125,000 Swarovski crystals, with 70,000 on the sheer bodysuit alone. Underneath, she’ll wear a lacy…
Read moreMeghan Markle Kicks Off Her Heels, Goes Barefoot at Traditional Māori Ceremony in New Zealand
Meghan Markle, alongside Prince Harry, went from rocking her favorite Manolo Blahnik pumps to going barefoot during a formal pōwhiri, a traditional Māori welcoming ceremony on Wednesday, the final day of appearances in New Zealand before heading back to London. Visiting Te Papaiouru Marae in Rotorua for the pōwhiri and luncheon in their honor, the mom-to-be showed off…
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