Though still in a cycle of store closings, tariff fears and increased integration and materials costs, things seem to be looking up for the U.S. apparel and footwear industry. Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded its outlook for the U.S. apparel and footwear sector to positive, from stable, thanks to higher-than-expected earnings across the companies it tracks. Moody’s said earnings…
Read moreYou Couldn’t Tell the Stock Market Has Plummeted By Looking at Foot Locker’s Stock
It may have been a rough day for the market — the Dow plunged more than 600 points today — but one couldn’t tell by looking at Foot Locker’s stock. The athletic footwear retailer’s shares are surging in after hours trading — up more than 11 percent to $51.60 as of 4:30 p.m. ET —…
Read moreCaleres Reports Mixed Finish to Q3
Caleres Inc. today reported a mixed finish to its third-quarter as sales topped expectations but profits fell short. The parent of Famous Footwear and shoe brands such as Sam Edelman and Dr. Scholls also lowered its earnings expectations for the year, citing its decision to pull out of an expensive third-party distribution center and its…
Read moreNicky Hilton Dresses as Sister for Halloween — in Plunging Silver Minidress Paris Wore for 21st Birthday
Nicky Hilton chose someone very close to her to emulate for Halloween this year: her sister, Paris Hilton. The heiress stepped out to Casamigos’ Halloween party Friday clad in a plunging silver minidress similar to the one Paris wore for her 21st birthday at the Storks Room in London in 2002. Paris paired her Julien…
Read moreOlivia Culpo Strikes a Pose in Skin-Tight Leather Pants & $850 Chunky Sneakers
Click:lion dance costume costumes Jessie James Decker, singer and wife of football heartthrob Eric Decker, posted a picture on Instagram yesterday with model Olivia Culpo. And our eyes went immediately to Culpo’s shoes. She wore a cropped half-zip hoodie with skintight leather pants, and she completed her athleisure look with a pair of white leather…
Read moreCarrie Underwood Shows Off Her Baby Bump in Chic Nude-Illusion Dress at the CMA Awards
Underwood proved that maternity style need not be boring as she hit the red carpet at the CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., tonight. The star, who is expecting her second child with husband Mike Fisher, stepped out in a form-fitting nude dress that was embroidered with pink and purple floral detailing. The elegant gown had…
Read moreMeghan Markle Hides Her Growing Baby Bump in a Sequin Halter Top
Meghan Markle commanded attention at the Royal Variety Performance in London on Monday night wearing a bold sequined look. The pregnant Duchess of Sussex opted for an outfit courtesy of London-based brand Safiyaa. You might remember that the former “Suits” star chose the same label founded by Daniela Karnuts for her first state dinner in…
Read moreEllesse Is Relaunching in U.S. With Retro ’90s Sneakers and Sportswear
Another ’90s fashion label is making a comeback. Italian sportswear brand Ellesse will return to the North American market starting this month after seeing a resurgence during the past couple of years in the U.K. and Europe. The label, which is owned by Pentland Brands Ltd., was founded in 1959 by tailor Leonardo Servadio, who…
Read moreHouston Rockets Cut Ties With Carmelo Anthony After 10 Games
Carmelo Anthony’s time with the Houston Rockets has come to an end. According to an ESPN report, the Rockets said the team will part ways with 15-year NBA vet, who has played in just 10 games this season. The report stated Houston will not immediately waive Anthony, opting to let him look for somewhere else…
Read moreAriana Grande Returns to the Stage in Signature Thigh-Highs for ‘First Wives Club’-Themed Performance
Ariana Grande has had a tough few months, but the singer is stepping back into the spotlight. With a positive perspective on life, Grande has released her newest single, “thank u, next,” and to much surprise, she performed it for the first time today on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” For the performance, she took us…
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