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Browns CEO Holli Rogers Heralds Alfredo Piferi’s ‘Vegan Shoes Made Divine’ at the FNAAs

2020 was unforgettable for Launch of the Year winner Alfredo Piferi.

Gianvito Rossi Gives Emotional Tribute to His Late Father Sergio Rossi at the FNAAs

FN inducted the late legendary designer, who died in April of coronavirus, into its Hall of Fame tonight.

Sergio Rossi’s Legacy Looms Large in the Storied Italian Footwear Industry

The legendary shoemaker inspired generations of designers, including his son Gianvito.

Launching a Luxury Brand in 2020 Was Almost Impossible — How Alfredo Piferi Defied the Odds

His vegan collection won over the industry.

Bill Clinton Pens Touching Tribute in Memory of Tony Hsieh

"He was fascinating, brilliant and inspiring," the former President said.

Jeff Bezos, Kenneth Cole, Ivanka Trump & More Remember Tony Hsieh

Leaders from fashion, footwear and beyond paid tribute.

Zappos Cofounder Tony Hsieh Dies at Age 46

Tony Hsieh cofounded Zappos in 1999 and pioneered many of the online and corporate strategies in use today.

Tony Hsieh Changed the World: Here Are 7 of His Revolutionary Ideas

The legendary Zappos CEO died on Friday at age 46.

Footwear News Launches China Edition

China Mind Next, which also produces WWD China and Beauty Inc China, will be the licensee for FN China.

Luxury Vegan Footwear Label Pīferi Set for Harrods Debut

Pīferi is set to make its debut at Harrods in London, where it will be sold exclusively for the next month.

Exclusive: 7 Surprising Revelations From Steve Madden’s New Memoir, ‘The Cobbler’

The shoe legend doesn't hold back in the raw portrait of his life.

FDRA, FFANY Union Is Now Official

FDRA has assumed the management of FFANY operations.

Jimmy Choo Taps Company Veteran Hannah Colman as CEO

She started at the brand 24 years ago, as store manager at its first London outpost.

Exclusive: Visionary Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Is Stepping Down After 21 Years

The executive spent more than two decades building one of the most successful retail concepts in modern…

Why Hoka One One Is the Crisis-Proof Running Brand Everyone Is Talking About

The brand is firing on all cylinders.