(In a new series, “How I Did It,” FN profiles successful footwear and fashion players — from entrepreneurs to designers to top executives at major brands — and reveals how they carved their path into the industry.) “Carpe diem.” The Latin aphorism, which stands for “seize the day,” has become Kendra Bracken-Ferguson’s life mantra. From…
Read morePuma and Forever 21 Settle Contentious Fenty Footwear Lawsuit
Puma and Forever 21 are finally stepping out of the ring after nearly two years of legal battles centered on Rihanna’s Fenty footwear designs. The German athletic giant sued the fast-fashion chain in March 2017 alleging copyright, design patent and trade dress infringement related to several of Fenty’s well-known shoe styles, including the bow slide,…
Read moreCrocs Reboot in Full Swing as Q3 Sales, Profits Blow Past Forecasts
Shares for Crocs Inc. are booming in premarket trading — up more than 9 percent to $23.40 as of 8:30 a.m. ET as investors cheer a third-quarter performance that was better than expected across the board. The Niwot, Colo.-based manufacturer of lightweight clogs said today that its sales during the period gained more than 7…
Read moreWhy Serena Williams’ GQ Cover Is Causing Controversy on Twitter
Tennis star Serena Williams is one of four people featured on GQ‘s 2018 Men of the Year covers. And hers is making the most noise online. The comments on social media are coming from the magazine’s use of the word “woman” in quotes positioned above the word men, which is crossed out. The quotes and…
Read moreSorry, Meghan Markle: Kate Middleton’s Still the Biggest Royal Influencer
When it comes to British royal influence, it seems that Kate Middleton still takes the cake. An Oct. 25 Brand Finance survey of American consumers determined that the Duchess of Cambridge holds the most influence of any British royal — with sister-in-law Meghan Markle coming in at a close second. Bolstered by fervor over shows…
Read moreStadium Goods Founders Reveal the Secret to Its Success
Stadium Goods has come a long way in three years. Since opening in 2015, the New York-based consignment retailer has made notable advancements in the sneaker marketplace, including securing financial backing from European luxury conglomerate LVMH Luxury Ventures, entering partnerships to sell kicks abroad (London-based Farfetch, China’s Tmall Global), and developed custom content for eBay, to name…
Read moreElsa Hosk Will Be Wearing This Year’s $1 Million Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra
This year’s lucky wearer of the $1 million Victoria’s Secret Dream Angel Fantasy Bra is Swedish supermodel Elsa Hosk. The Stockholm-born beauty was on hand at Victoria’s Secret’s Fifth Avenue store in the Big Apple today to unveil the blinged-out bra designed by Atelier Swarovski. Hosk, who’s been an angel since 2015, will get to hit…
Read moreHow the India Factory & Sourcing Expo Hopes to Challenge China’s Manufacturing Power
Executives from more than 50 prominent Indian leather factories will descend upon New York City this week in a bid to offer brands an alternative to producing in China, a country in the middle of tit-for-tat trade tariffs with President Donald Trump. The India Factory & Sourcing Expo, held at Metropolitan West Nov. 13-14, will…
Read moreAlice + Olivia Pays Homage to Artist Keith Haring With a Whimsical Collection
Click:designed with an New York City-based label Alice + Olivia is no stranger to collaborating with artists to bring to life their colorful creations (just look at previous launches with Domingo Zapata, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Donald Robertson). And now, the contemporary brand is honoring the late Keith Haring with a whimsical line inspired by his New…
Read moreMacy’s Epic Black Friday Deals Are Out — And Include 12 Free Items
For those who are eager to start prepping for post-Turkey Day savings, Macy’s has you covered. The retailer posted a 40-page preview of its Black Friday ad early Monday morning, including massive savings on shoes, apparel, athletic gadgets and more — as well as 12 items you can nab for free. How it works: It’s important to…
Read more