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FN Achievement Awards

How Paul Andrew Grew His Empire in Only Four Years

Designer Paul Andrew's distinct point of view has won him FNAA's Designer of the Year award.

How Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo Created the Ultimate Fashion Temple

Fargo is credited with creating the unmistakable aura of glamour and fantasy that has placed Bergdorf…

How Manolo Blahnik and Vetements Made the Perfect Match

The union between the storied cobbler and disrupter-in-chief Demna Gvasalia has won FNAA Collaboration of the…

How Fashion’s Hottest Style Icon, Iris Apfel, Is Debunking Ageism

"I'm not doing anything differently than I did 70 years ago," says Apfel.

The Sketches That Spawned Manolo Blahnik’s Spring 2017 Collection

Some of the designer's spring 2017 styles feature actual thorns.

How James Harden & Kanye West Helped Adidas Boss Mark King Nab Person of the Year

He rallied the troops. Then they created hot products and signed big names. Inside Mark King's plan to make…

How Zendaya Continues to Grow Her Footwear & Clothing Line

After a revamp of her collection, Zendaya's namesake shoe label is shaping up to be a serious industry…

How Kith Won Over the Retail Landscape in 2016

The boutique will be receiving FN's Retailer of the Year Award on Nov. 29.

How Chiara Ferragni Leveraged Her ‘Blonde’ Ambition Into E-Stardom

The blogger-turned-entrepreneur is the FNAA Style Influencer of the Year.

Why Schutz Is FN’s Brand of the Year Winner

How strong ambition is turning Schutz into a formidable player in the fast-fashion arena.

Footwear Design Legend René Caovilla To Be Inducted Into FN Hall of Fame

Over his career, Caovilla helped create footwear for Valentino, Dior and others, and built his own collection…

Why Foot Locker Reigns Supreme in the Athletic Retail Market

The retailer will be receiving FN's Company of the Year Award on Nov. 29.

How Designer John Varvatos Has Built a Reputation of Giving Back

The men's designer will be receiving FN's Social Impact Award at the Footwear News Achievement Awards on Nov…

7 Things to Know About FN’s Designer of the Year Paul Andrew

The design director of footwear for Salvatore Ferragamo will be honored at the 30th annual Footwear News…

How Rihanna, Iris Apfel & Linda Fargo Are Being Honored At the FNAAs

These female forces made a huge statement this year. Who else will get an award at the "Shoe Oscars" on Nov…