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<em>Comfort on a High</em>: How Brands are Re-Imagining the <b>Luxury Heel</b>

Heels. They hurt. Anyone who’s had their feet held hostage in a pair of sky-high stilettos would not list…

Could Denim Be Making a Comeback?

If today's teens are tomorrow's leaders, apparel brands betting heavily on athleisure are in for a rude…

Does Beyoncé’s Ivy Park Stand a Chance in the Oversaturated Activewear Market?

Ivy Park, the activewear and athleisure brand co-founded by Beyoncé Knowles and Topshop titan Sir Philip…

Intertek Launches Activewear Testing Solutions for Apparel and Footwear

To accommodate the steadily increasing demand for athletic gear, Intertek has developed a series of…

<em>Behind the Hype</em>: What the Olympics Really Mean for Athletic Footwear

Few events still bring eyeballs to television screens better than the Olympics, and no one knows this more…

Beyoncé Drops Eagerly Anticipated Activewear Line

Since her Superbowl performance and the release of the “Formation” video, Beyoncé’s star power has only…

Isko Announces Third Edition of I-Skool

Isko announced the third edition of the mill’s I-Skool denim design contest. I-Skool will again partner with…

How Yoga Jeans is Reaping the Benefits From the Athleisure Trend

Canadian denim brand Yoga Jeans has been experiencing increased success with the rise of the athleisure…

The Modern Elements in Vintage-Looking Activewear

While vintage activewear looks can be seen in hoodies, jogger pants and crew socks, the silhouettes are more…

How Fitness is Changing Denim

Though it would have been hard to believe ten years ago, a wearable pedometer is the new hot accessory and…

Han Kjøbenhavn Takes on Fall ’16 with Humor and Nostalgia

Han Kjøbenhavn, the Copenhagen brand based in clean Danish design, approaches Fall ’16 with humor and a nod…

Can Fashion Footwear Brands <em>Keep Up</em> with Athleisure’s Pace?

In a rare instance, Jaime Barr, WGSN Senior Editor, Footwear and Accessories, sees her worlds colliding on…

Cornell Student Develops 3-D Printed, Custom-Fit Activewear

There are three things trending in a major way today: customization, athleisure and 3-D printing, and one…

Gap-Owned Athleta to Debut Girls Collection This Summer

This summer girls will be able to swap out their jeans for capris by Athleta, the Gap Inc.-owned women’s…

How Michael Kors Caters to Increasingly Casual Consumers

Few things in life are certain, but you can be sure that a Michael Kors ad campaign will include a…