Fall ’15
The Look: Get Twisted
Good things come in small packages, as evidenced by the corral of short boots ready to stampede the market…
Off the Rack: What’s Selling for James Jeans
For James Jeans, muted patterns are key for fall. “Nothing too aggressive,” Hannah White, the brand’s central…
Silver Jeans Co. to Launch Capsule Collection with Toronto Blue Jay Star Jose Bautista
Toronto Blue Jay Jose Bautista is batting up for Canadian denim company Silver Jeans Co. Bautista and the…
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Forget Normcore: Birkenstock CEO Says People “Just Want to Get Real”
A footwear brand with more than 240 years of history cannot justifiably be called an underdog, but…
Blundstone Revs Up with Its Largest Collection to Date
New York City straphangers got a taste of life on the road Thursday night with Blundstone, celebrating its…
In the Showroom: Guess
Gold studs, high heels and moto boots might be a given for a brand such as Guess, with its all-American, rock…
In the Showroom: Lacoste
Lacoste is in the midst of a fashion footwear facelift. Rather than building a line that offer something for…
Oliberté Adds Camel Leather Collection
Since launching in 2009, Oliberté has made leaps and bounds not only in its manufacturing of footwear and…
Coolway Paves the Way for Affordable, European-Made Footwear
Take it from Coolway, the family-owned Spanish footwear brand that landed in the U.S. last year: Few things…
GDS Report: Block Heels, Warrior Looks on Tap for Fall ’15
The fashion trends on display at the Feb. 2-6 edition of GDS in Düsseldorf, Germany were as diverse and…
Children’s Club Report: Glitz and Camo Trend Up for Back-to-School
Children’s shoes might have a smaller surface area, but this season’s styles at Children’s Club, held at the…
William Rast Boots Up for Fall ’15
Justin Timberlake-approved footwear will land in stores in time for the Fall ’15 shopping season. William…
Sorel Digs Deeper into Fall Product
It’s good to be Sorel. The Columbia Sportswear-owned brand reported last month net sales grew $26.1 million…
EDIT Showcases Strong Shapes for Fall ’15
Without a distressed bootie in sight, premium womenswear and footwear tradeshow EDIT, held at the Javits…
Danish Brand Vero Moda Lands on US Shores This Spring
American consumers who crave the simplicity of Scandinavian design can now take home more than Swedish flat…