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Footwear Executive George Malkemus Remembered as ‘Bright Light’
George Malkemus built Manolo Blahnik's business in the U.S.
Steve Madden Launches Sustainable Footwear Brand Cool Planet
The Cool Planet women's brand will launch with 17 styles, including casual sneakers and sandals, each offered…
Franco Fieramosca, Former Gucci and Prada Executive, Dies at 81
Franco Fieramosca was instrumental in building the footwear businesses of Gucci, Prada and other luxury…
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The two are launching a U.S. event after Footwear News ended its collaboration with the footwear trade show.
Manolo Blahnik Splits With Longtime U.S. Partners
George Malkemus and Anthony Yurgaitis have not renewed their license with the luxury shoe company, which they…
Kate Bosworth Unveils Shoe Line With Matisse
The actress is aiming to make her footwear debut at retailers such as Nordstrom, American Rag Cie, Madison…
Theory to Launch Accessories Line
Andrew Rosen’s contemporary brand is jumping into the category for spring with the launch of a full…
Proenza Schouler Extends Into Shoes
With its second license inked, Proenza Schouler has accessories on the brain, or in this case, its feet.
Finding Ferragamo
What's old really is new again.
Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down
Sexy corset motifs vamp up the action.
Con Ed
This year Converse marks its 100th anniversary.
Walk of Art
From ancient Nubian sandals to modern-day Manolos, footwear and true works of art are being paired up by…
On Pointe
For 75 years, prima ballerinas have jetéd and pliéd in Bloch ballet slippers.
Gaming Goods
Vegas isn't the only casino town where shoppers can get lucky.
If The Shoe Fits…
Now that footwear has emerged as a full-fledged category at WWDMAGIC, vendors are preparing to show their…