MILAN — “We see early sprouts, but they are good indications of future growth.” Marco Gobbetti, chief executive officer and general manager of Salvatore Ferragamo, stood by the soundness of his strategy and his support of creative director Maximilian Davis while commenting on the performance of the company in the first nine months of the year, which showed […]
Under Armour has added NBA rookie Jarace Walker to its athlete roster. Walker — a product of Baltimore, which is also home to Under Armour — has history with the brand. For instance, the hooper played in the brand’s grassroots basketball program, the Under Armour Next UAA circuit. Also, he attended IMG Academy, a high school sponsored by Under Armour. Most recently, Walker was a […]
MILAN — Gianvito Rossi is introducing the first handbag of his namesake brand; it’s “a miniature version of the suitcase I carried around the world when traveling with the most precious things to me: my collections,” he said. The shoe designer — who is best known for his heels and the signature muted shade of powder pink of their interior soles […]
Skechers is getting into the basketball business, and according to today’s reports, the brand is close to signing one of the NBA’s biggest names to wear its shoes: Joel Embiid. According to a report from The Athletic, Skechers is nearing a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers star. The report stated a deal has not yet been signed yet, however the hooper […]
Footwear companies with a presence in Israel are speaking out following Hamas terrorists’ devastating attacks on the country over the weekend. On Saturday morning, Hamas launched an invasion through the border of Gaza, killing and injuring hundreds of men, women and children in Israel and taking close to 150 hostages back into Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […]
It’s a big day for Birkenstock. Today, the German company made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. To coincide with the IPO, Birkenstock has launched a series of interactive public green spaces to open on Wednesday, Oct. 11 and Thursday, Oct. 12. Through “Birkenfields,” the public is invited to explore the brand’s 250-year heritage via a sensory experience. At Birkenfield […]
Syro is taking slick steps into the accessories category, with the queer-owned brand releasing its debut handbag this month. Available now, the gender-inclusive label’s $375 Stiletto handbag features calf leather uppers with a silver-buckled shoulder strap, mimicking the popularity of similar styles in the ’90s and early 2000s. However, this iteration features a notable exception: it’s shaped like a high-heeled […]
More change is coming to Adidas. “We regret to inform you that Rupert Campbell, president Adidas North America, has decided to leave Adidas to pursue other opportunities,” the company said in an internal announcement, which was obtained by WWD on Monday. That’s another big shift for Adidas, which was already in the midst of major transformation. The […]
Ugg’s dedication to providing a more mindful product and commitment to its larger sustainability goals is taking another step forward into regenerative agriculture. There is an intrinsic link between agriculture and the fashion industry’s supply chains that have often created destructive farming practices as raw materials are made into consumer products. Seeing a way to […]
Puma has made a key leadership appointment to its North America sales team as the company increases its focus on growing in the key market. The German brand on Friday announced the appointment on Andrew “Rudi” Rudolph as SVP, wholesale North American sales. He starts Oct. 10 and will report to Puma’s president of North America Bob Philion. […]