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A Truly Global Affair: Inside FN’s 2018 London Cocktail Party

Footwear's international power players gathered at The Goring on Tuesday night.

Accessories Scene: Milan Fashion Week Spring 2019

Eye-catching, yet functional and sophisticated at the same time, accessories in Milan popped with colors…

Iris Apfel, Pete Nordstrom & More Sound Off on Kate Spade New York’s Enduring Appeal

"I enjoyed everything I did with them," the nonagenarian said.

Margaret Qualley’s Advice for Dancing in Heels

Plus, she recalls getting her very first pair of jazz shoes.

Exclusive: How Kate Spade’s Nicola Glass & Anna Bakst Plan to Make the Iconic Brand a Global Powerhouse

The legendary brand made a splash at New York Fashion Week.

Kurt Geiger Is Relaunching in the U.S. This Week With a New Game Plan

Broader product. Sharper prices. A star-studded campaign.

Exclusive: How Instagram’s Eva Chen Is Bridging the Worlds of Fashion and Tech

The social influencer is using her huge platform to push young talent and encourage diversity.

An Insider’s Look at Allbirds’ New Headquarters in San Francisco

Co-founders Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger take FN on a tour of the sneaker brand's new office and retail…

How Silicon Valley Darling Allbirds Became a Footwear Phenomenon

The footwear outsiders are challenging some of the industry's tried-and-true models.

Shoes Play a Starring Role at Nordstrom’s New NYC Men’s Store

Christian Louboutin, Nike and more exclusives on the footwear floor.

Why the Women’s Sneaker Market Is Finally on the Cusp of a Revolution

Both Nike and Selfridges unveiled huge women's initiatives in Europe — during the height of Fashion…

Selfridges Launches a New Women’s Sneaker Space With More Than 700 Styles

Sneakerheads now have a new space to shop in London.

Rick Ausick Is Retiring From Famous Footwear

The shoe veteran was recently inducted into FN's Hall of Fame.

How Level Shoes Became a One-of-a-Kind Retail Powerhouse in Just Five Years

The Dubai shoe mecca quickly proved that size was just one part of its ambitious strategy.

How Victor Luis Is Building a New American Fashion Empire

FN's Person of the Year is forging ahead with big plans for Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman.