For Crocs president Michelle Poole, a brand has to stand behind its message. “I believe very strongly that in order to be a truly authentic brand, you can’t just have a consumer facing tagline,” she said. “It starts from the inside out.” That is the case for Crocs’ go-to line, “Come As You Are,” which is not […]
Nordstrom has tapped Grammy and Tony award winning performer Leslie Odom Jr. and Emmy nominated actress Christina Ricci for this year’s “Make Merry” holiday campaign. According to the Seattle-based department store chain, this year’s campaign aims to “spread cheer by showing the real human connection through warm and intimate moments shared amongst loved ones in their most personal settings.” Shot […]
Bella Hadid took a relaxed approach to birthday dressing while celebrating her 26th trip around the sun. The supermodel was spotted leaving Sadelle’s in New York City with boyfriend Marc Kalman and friends on Sunday afternoon, wearing a comfy Y2K ensemble. Her outfit primarily featured a strapless top crafted from overlapping indigo denim, frayed at the sides and […]
It was a feat only Mr. Louboutin could pull off. While other designers were getting back into the swing of Paris Fashion Week returning to well-worn venues, Christian Louboutin took things up a few notches — or a few hundred feet, to be more accurate. The French designer held his spring summer ’23 collection presentation […]
When it comes to accessories, Chanel knows how to do novelty. From sports gear like tennis rackets, skis and surf boards to quirky takes on the brand’s sought-after handbags (former creative director Karl Lagerfeld once used the famed Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle as the inspiration for a whole series), the French luxury brand knows […]
While the fashion capital has been back to business for a few seasons post pandemic, Paris Fashion Week’s spring ’23 season looks to be one of the busiest, with big brands continuing the tradition of celeb-packed spectacles and smaller brands jumping in to reconnect with the industry IRL. Big shows from the likes of Saint […]
Nearly one-third of U.S. consumers are planning to spend less this holiday season due to inflationary concerns, according to a recent survey from consulting firm Gartner. In fact, 28% of consumers said they will be cutting spending as a result of brands raising prices due to inflation, Gartner reported. The firm said it surveyed 306 consumers in […]
Oct. 7, 2022: Converse has tapped more than 20 different creatives from around the world for a new film series. Called “Create Now. Create Next,” the new campaign features the talents of musician and actor Vince Staples, DJ and producer Honey Dijon, Canadian basketball player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, hardcore punk band Turnstile, and British hip hop duo A1 x […]
Walmart is making more investments to bolster its supply chain. The big box retailer on Thursday announced its acquisition of Alert Innovation, a robotics company that will help the company automate its order fulfillment process. Walmart will use this technology across its 4,700 stores to help fulfill orders more quickly. Walmart had previously utilized Alert […]
Harry Adler, the founder of S&A Shoes, Adler Shoes and The Walking Company, died on Sept. 27, 2022, in Orange County, Calif. He was 89. A gifted businessman with an insatiable work ethic and rugged determination, Adler was responsible for the success of multiple footwear enterprises. He got his start in the industry when he […]