Ingrid Silva was the first black ballerina to have her pointe shoes the color of her skin. With DEI at a critical inflection point, cultivating diverse talent is more important than ever before. As part of our commitment to champion diversity across the industry, the 2024 FN Black History Month Spotlight will highlight the new wave of […]
In an era of change and challenge, the Italian city remains an essential gathering place. In an era of change and challenge for made-in-Italy brands, Milan Fashion Week remains a critical place for the industry to gather — and look forward. Here are the top shoe highlights from the city’s footwear presentations. Check back for more throughout […]
The brand worked with a popular LVMH collaborator, the famed Parisian embroidery shop Les Ateliers Vermont, on the exquisite designs. LONDON — Jimmy Choo’s creative director Sandra Choi works and designs like her established counterparts in the industry: she hides in nature to escape from the beauty and glamour of the fashion world, and she still sketches every accessory […]
Shares of Wolverine Worldwide nudged up under 1 percent Wednesday morning on the news that the footwear company finished 2023 with revenue and earnings that were in line with its guidance, as well as inventory and debt levels that were better than expected, after months of aggressive divestitures and cost cutting measures. Even still, the Rockford, Mich.-based company reported that revenues in […]
Economic obstacles and geopolitical crises dampened the mood at Micam this week — but footwear brands and retailers attending the bi-annual show were focusing on fresh opportunity despite the uncertain climate. This edition of Micam, the largest international trade show, brought together 923 brands, 464 of which were Italian. The other 459 exhibitors came from outside Italy, with […]
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board halted Nike’s attempt to secure a U.S. trademark registration for the term “Footware” following an opposition by San Antonio Shoes on Monday. According to documents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, San Antonio Shoes argued that “footware” is merely a descriptive word for foot-worn wearable technology and thus not a term that could […]
Tiger Woods‘ relationship with TaylorMade Golf began in 2017 with a multiyear equipment endorsement agreement. That partnership was extended on Monday with the launch of Sun Day Red, a lifestyle brand. Sun Day Red, according to a statement from TaylorMade Golf, will offer premium apparel and footwear. The brand also said it will work with […]
Shoe Carnival is expanding its retail network with the $45 million acquisition of Rogan’s Shoes, a 53-year-old work and family footwear company with 28 locations across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois. According to Shoe Carnival, the acquisition was funded with cash flow generated in fiscal 2023 and is expected to be immediately accretive to the company’s fiscal […]
Nike Inc. has committed $3.2 million to introduce Native American and Indigenous youth to football, and has tapped several NFL teams to help. With the athletic giant’s commitment, which spans five years, Nike said each NFL franchise can receive $20,000 per year “to collaborate with local Indigenous nonprofits and other organizations and fund football-based programs for youth […]
Kevin Plank believes Under Armour has what it takes to make another hit shoe. “Everybody’s walking around with that [potential winning] lottery ticket in their pocket,” the brand’s founder and executive chairman told FN, during an exclusive interview at the company’s Baltimore campus in January, where the brand shared a look at its footwear lineup and strategy for 2024. […]