Angela Velasquez
This Week in Tech
From a hotly anticipated watch to a high-fashion take on hi-tech catwalks, catch up on the latest innovations…
Nine West Footwear Group Announces Structural Changes
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners announced the division of the Nine West Footwear Group, an operating…
Betsey Johnson Debuts Activewear Collection
Punk fashion pioneer and New York Fashion Week stalwart Betsey Johnson launched her first-ever line of…
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This Week in Activewear
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Men’s Footwear Growth Outpaces Women’s
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