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Stephen Garner

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Stephen Garner is a senior editor at FN, where he leads breaking business news coverage and contributes exclusive features ranging from industry executive interviews, men's market coverage and fashion trend analysis. Prior to joining FN, Stephen was the longtime digital editor and fashion director at menswear trade magazine MR. He also held the roles of assistant accessories buyer at DLS buying office and men’s trend forecasting assistant at WGSN. Stephen began his career in magazine publishing at Fairchild as an accessories editorial intern at WWD. A Washington, D.C. area native, Stephen received a B.S. in advertising and marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology.

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EXCLUSIVE: Grenson Leans Into Loafer Mule Trend With NN.07 Collab

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Puma CEO Says Company Is Off to a ‘Very Solid Start’ in 2026 as Stock Ticks Up on Turnaround Progress

In footwear, Nitro running and Hyrox-related products are doing well, while low-profile silhouettes are…