George Vlagos has a dream to revitalize shoemaking in the U.S. — one moccasin at a time. So when the Maine factory that had been producing hand-sewn shoes for his men’s brand, Oak Street Bootmakers, went up for sale, the 36-year-old entrepreneur decided to make a play for it. “Purchasing the factory and keeping the…
Read moreHow Will Trump’s Latest Trade War Threat Affect the G20 Summit?
Hopes of a trade deal between the United States and China were dashed following President Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose even more tariffs on Chinese imports. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal published Monday, Trump reinforced an earlier warning, saying he was prepared to slap on yet another round of tariffs if…
Read moreHow Diane Sullivan Is Transforming Caleres With Big Acquisitions & New Talent
Diane Sullivan will be honored as person of the year Dec. 4 at the 2018 FN Achievement Awards (watch the livestream here). Below is an article from the magazine’s Dec. 3 print issue about Sullivan’s bold agenda. Even as Diane Sullivan was still formulating her master plan for Caleres Inc. in 2013, the CEO, president…
Read more8 Ways to Shop the Best Cyber Monday Shoe Deals
If making your way through crowded malls on Black Friday isn’t your thing, don’t think you have to let all the bargains slip through your fingers. Cyber Monday, a follow-up to Black Friday that takes place on Nov. 26, is an online shopping promotion that gives you access to countless deals available from your desktop…
Read moreThis Extremely Limited Sneaker Collab Is Inspired by Adult Films
Ssur enlisted the help of an unlikely collaborator for its upcoming limited-edition sneaker drop: adult entertainment company Brazzers. The brand revealed its “Adult Materials” collection today, which features a pair of high-top sneakers that’s limited to 150 pairs. (Also, you must be at least 18 years old to purchase a pair.) The Brazzers x Ssur…
Read morePierre Hardy Reminisces About the Incredible Shoes That Defined His Career
On Dec. 4, Pierre Hardy will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the FN Achievement Awards (watch the livestream here). Below is an article from the magazine’s Dec. 3 print issue about the designer’s most distinctive creations. “For me, drawing is like talking,” said Pierre Hardy. “It’s the easiest way for me to express…
Read moreA New Book Is Out That’s Completely Dedicated to the Iconic Nike SB Dunk
There’s some new reading material available for fans of Nike’s beloved SB Dunks. The Swoosh released “Nike SB: The Dunk Book” today, boasting more than 350 pages of history of the sneaker, which started as a basketball shoe in 1985 and transformed into a skate style in 2002. The brand described it as “a love…
Read moreAriana Grande’s ‘thank u, next’ Music Video Is Here & the ’00s Fashion Is Really Good
Ariana Grande’s much-awaited “thank u, next” video is here — and the ’00s film-inspired fashion is as good as the music. The 25-year-old has been teasing the video for the last couple of weeks, which features several sequences based on classic 2000s teen movies. The video begins with a “Mean Girls”-inspired montage of girls talking about…
Read moreYellow Shoes Are the Current Hottest Accessory — Here’s How Celebrities Wear Them
Sometimes outfits just need a pop of personality, and celebrities know best that a colorful shoe always does the trick. In the past couple of seasons, yellow has emerged as a staple shade in many fashion-savvy wardrobes and footwear is no exception to this trend. But for many of us the question remains: How does…
Read moreREBNY Targets an NYC Commercial Rent Proposal in New Report
A new report by the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) reaffirms the widely recognized state of Manhattan retail rents: that they are continuing to fall along 15 of the 17 retail corridors surveyed for the report. But it also includes a statement from REBNY that the way to correct this is with time…
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