How the Brand Ugg Got Its Name

It’s been 40 years since Ugg was founded, but the name of the brand still perplexes fans. As it turns out, Brian Smith, the founder of the iconic sheepskin shoe brand, isn’t quite sure where Ugg got its name, either. “No one knows where the Ugg name came from! I have heard there are a…

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Halsey’s Sandals Look Like Snakes Wrapped Around Her Legs in the Chicest Way — and More Statement Sandals on the AMAs Red Carpet

At the American Music Awards in Los Angeles tonight, sandals reigned supreme. Halsey made her sandals the focal point of her ensemble, choosing a pair of edgy Rene Caovilla shoes that wound up her calfs in a snakelike manner. The sandals were the perfect counterpart to the “Bad at Love” singer’s Redemption gown, which featured…

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What the New US-Canada-Mexico Trade Agreement Means for Shoe Companies

Late Sunday night, the United States, Mexico and Canada finally agreed to a trade deal that will retool the North American Free Trade Agreement, bringing to a close more than a year of heated negotiations. The White House announced that the deal will be called the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) — keeping the…

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Rent the Runway Rolls Out Drop-Off Boxes in WeWork Office Spaces

Rent the Runway is teaming up with WeWork, a shared-workspace company, to put drop boxes in office locations. The clothing rental platform will place drop-off boxes inside the lobbies of 15 WeWork offices across the country, where they will be accessible to both WeWork employees and the general public. The boxes will be located in…

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Hailey Baldwin Gives These Ultracool Boots an Athleisure Spin

These might just be Hailey Baldwin’s new favorite boots. Early this month, the model tried out the no-pants trend with statement shoes by House of Holland — the same pair she wore yesterday on a daytime outing in Los Angeles with Justin Bieber. The hiker boots, which debuted on the brand’s fall ’18 runway, were…

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Ariat’s CEO on Being a Female Leader in a Male-Dominated Industry

Ariat International, known for its Western and workboots, is marking its 25th anniversary this year. Co-founded by female entrepreneur Beth Cross, the executive has successfully navigated the challenges of starting a business in a male-centric industry. Here, she shares her advice for women entering the business, how to find the right employees and the importance…

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