Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
footwear
News & Analysis
Zips. Toggles. Pumps. The End of Shoelaces?
Courtesy of Fantastic Man, BoF examines how technology is speeding up design innovation in the sneaker market, setting the stage for a future world without shoelaces.
Zips. Toggles. Pumps. The End of Shoelaces?
Courtesy of Fantastic Man, BoF examines how technology is speeding up design innovation in the sneaker market, setting the stage for a future world without shoelaces.
Luxury
Cult Sneaker Label Filling Pieces Launches Ready-to-Wear
The Amsterdam-based footwear brand, known for its minimal sneakers, wants apparel to account for 40 percent of its total revenue by 2025.
Cult Sneaker Label Filling Pieces Launches Ready-to-Wear
The Amsterdam-based footwear brand, known for its minimal sneakers, wants apparel to account for 40 percent of its total revenue by 2025.
Sustainability
Allbirds Wants Your Next Sneaker to Come From Eucalyptus Trees
The Silicon Valley start-up behind a wildly popular wool sneaker is pivoting from sheep to trees.
Allbirds Wants Your Next Sneaker to Come From Eucalyptus Trees
The Silicon Valley start-up behind a wildly popular wool sneaker is pivoting from sheep to trees.
News & Analysis
Aquazzura Unveils New Retail Strategy
The luxury footwear brand plans to open nine new stores this year as well as launch men’s footwear, fragrance and eyewear.
Aquazzura Unveils New Retail Strategy
The luxury footwear brand plans to open nine new stores this year as well as launch men’s footwear, fragrance and eyewear.
News & Analysis
Christian Louboutin Loses a Round in the Legal Battle Over Red Soles
The European Court of Justice's verdict might mean that the shoe brand might not be able to stop its competitors from offering shoes with red soles.
Christian Louboutin Loses a Round in the Legal Battle Over Red Soles
The European Court of Justice's verdict might mean that the shoe brand might not be able to stop its competitors from offering shoes with red soles.
News & Analysis
Nike Gains a Step on Adidas in Competition for Top Soccer Stars
Nike-shod players represent 57 percent of value in Europe’s top 100, while Adidas represents 33 percent.
Nike Gains a Step on Adidas in Competition for Top Soccer Stars
Nike-shod players represent 57 percent of value in Europe’s top 100, while Adidas represents 33 percent.
Luxury
MyTheresa Founders Are Back With New Venture Martha Louisa
Munich’s Susanne and Christoph Botschen are betting on a new multi-brand footwear e-commerce venture. Can retail success strike twice?
MyTheresa Founders Are Back With New Venture Martha Louisa
Munich’s Susanne and Christoph Botschen are betting on a new multi-brand footwear e-commerce venture. Can retail success strike twice?
Luxury
Stuart Weitzman: Refining, Not Redefining
In their first joint interview, chief executive Wendy Kahn and creative director Giovanni Morelli share their plans for evolving the American footwear stalwart.
Stuart Weitzman: Refining, Not Redefining
In their first joint interview, chief executive Wendy Kahn and creative director Giovanni Morelli share their plans for evolving the American footwear stalwart.
News & Analysis
Italy's Geox to Name Top Gucci Executive as New CEO
Senior Gucci manager Matteo Mascazzini will replace Gregorio Borgo.
Italy's Geox to Name Top Gucci Executive as New CEO
Senior Gucci manager Matteo Mascazzini will replace Gregorio Borgo.
News & Analysis
Knitted Sneakers Are Kicking Wool Prices to Record Highs
Adidas, Nike and Puma are using wool in sneakers and clothing, as more consumers seek out natural fibres over synthetic.
Knitted Sneakers Are Kicking Wool Prices to Record Highs
Adidas, Nike and Puma are using wool in sneakers and clothing, as more consumers seek out natural fibres over synthetic.
Financial Markets
Inside Dr. Martens’ Billion-Dollar Ambitions
After a period of trouble, the counterculture boot-maker is thriving. How far can it go? And when will its private equity owner exit?
Inside Dr. Martens’ Billion-Dollar Ambitions
After a period of trouble, the counterculture boot-maker is thriving. How far can it go? And when will its private equity owner exit?
News & Analysis
Top Russian Shoe Retailer Prepares for Shoppers Return in 2018
The Russian footwear market is recovering and should reach pre-crisis levels by 2018.
Top Russian Shoe Retailer Prepares for Shoppers Return in 2018
The Russian footwear market is recovering and should reach pre-crisis levels by 2018.
The News in Brief
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.