Career paths in footwear are often difficult to navigate, and they’re rarely linear. However, industry vets believe a well-rounded skill set will help you along your journey. During the “Career Pathways” panel on Satu rday afternoon at the 2022 National Black Footwear Forum at the Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design (PLC) in Detroit, four footwear […]
Terrence Floyd, brother of the late George Floyd, wants Black men and women in the footwear industry to know he’s proud of them. On Saturday, Terrence Floyd — the founder of the social justice-focused nonprofit We Are Floyd — spoke at the 2022 National Black Footwear Forum in Detroit, where he sat down for a […]
Claire Foy made a stylish arrival on the red carpet for the premiere of “Women Talking” at the Toronto International Film Festival. The actress stars in the Sarah Polley-directed film alongside Jessie Buckley, Rooney Mara, Frances McDormand, and Judith Ivey. The movie will release later this year on December 2nd. Foy attended the premiere in a […]
Nike has a new performance basketball sneaker dropping soon. In addition to announcing that the new Air Max Scorpion will make its debut next month, the Swoosh also revealed that the latest Air Zoom G.T. Cut 2 sneaker will hit stores before week’s end. The Swoosh debuted its innovative Greater Than (G.T.) series last year […]
Patagonia’s founder is giving away the company. Founder of the outdoor apparel maker Yvon Chouinard announced in an open letter on Wednesday that he is transferring ownership of the privately-held business, reportedly valued at $3 billion, to a nonprofit and specially designated trust. The move is meant to ensure that the company’s profits are completely reinvested in the […]
This fall, as Rack Room Shoes celebrates its 100th anniversary, the retail chain is also marking another proud moment. Its annual fall fundraiser for Shoes That Fit, a nonprofit that distributes footwear to kids in schools, will this year benefit nearly 700 schools in its communities, a new record for the partnership that launched in 2007. To […]
A potential freight railroad strike is looming. And retail leaders are starting to get nervous. While 10 of the 12 unions representing railroads have reached agreements for new contracts with management, two outstanding unions, which represent engineers and conductors, still have yet to come to an agreement. In the event that the groups do not […]
MILAN — Despite the challenging macro environment, Salvatore Ferragamo’s CEO and general manager Marco Gobbetti expressed his satisfaction with the “excellent progress on our strategic priorities and on building the foundational elements to accelerate our growth.” Case in point, Gobbetti can already tick off one box — his expectation, voiced in May, to start upscaling the brand’s […]
LONDON — Alexander Wang has sold minority stakes to two Chinese investors: fashion conglomerate Youngor Group, and venture capital firm Challenjers Capital. The financial terms of the deals were not disclosed. The American Chinese designer, who staged his last show in the Chinatown section of Los Angeles, Calif., said Monday the investment is “an important […]
The D’Amelio family is getting into the brand-building business. The family, which includes social media starlet sister duo Dixie and Charli as well as parents Marc and Heidi, on Tuesday announced the launch of D’Amelio Brands. The venture today announces $6 million in seed funding from a group of investors including Fanatics Inc. CEO Michael […]