Jude cofounders Denitsa Bumbarova and Jurgita Dileviciute Courtesy of Jude By the time most brands see their designs on A-listers, the product is already on shelves. Not so for Paris-based shoe brand Jude. When the likes of Nicole Kidman and Tracee Ellis Ross were spotted in its heels during the fashion weeks last fall, its […]
Kyrie Irving debuted the Anta Kai 2 “Artist on the Court” during the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images; Courtesy of Anta Kyrie Irving and Anta are quickly following up on their second signature sneaker’s formal on-court debut at the NBA All-Star game. The Anta Kai 2 “Artist on the Court” […]
A new joint venture between Galaxy and Batra Group, dubbed GB Brands Europe Limited, will oversee the brand’s operations across Europe and the UK. Courtesy of Authentic After a period of reshuffling, Authentic Brands Group has found new partners for its Reebok operations in the U.S., Europe and the UK. As reported by FN in […]
The new Merrell SpeedARC Surge Boa sneaker. Courtesy of Merrell Shares for Wolverine Worldwide dropped nearly 17 percent by the closing bell on Wednesday following the company’s full year results and 2025 outlook. The Rockford, Mich.-based footwear company said total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $494.7 million, down 6.1 percent from $526.7 […]
Stuart Weitzman Swarovski pump Courtesy of brand Caleres has inked a deal to acquire Stuart Weitzman from Tapestry Inc. for $105 million. The move strengthens Caleres’ position in women’s fashion footwear, particularly in the contemporary segment of the market, while enabling Tapestry to focus on its Coach and Kate Spade brands. WWD and FN first […]
The full Stacy Adams 150th anniversary collection. Courtesy of Stacy Adams Stacy Adams is marking its 150th anniversary this year with a special footwear collection. According to the Weyco Group-owned men’s shoe brand, it is launching a four-piece anniversary capsule line inspired by its original Madison, Dayton and Concorde models. Founded by William H. Stacy […]
Photographs from Giuseppe Zanotti’s spring/summer 2025 campaign. Henrik Purienne Giuseppe Zanotti has lifted the curtain on its Spring/Summer 2025 campaign, “The Essence of Beauty,” revealing an array of glamorous sandals ideal for forthcoming warm weather. Photograph from Giuseppe Zanotti‘s spring/summer 2025 campaign.Henrik Purienne Featuring both black and white as well as color photographs, the campaign […]
Tariffs are a growing concern among the footwear industry. Getty Images Crocs is the latest footwear company gearing up for more tariffs this year. On its fourth quarter 2024 earnings call on Thursday, Andrew Rees, chief executive officer of Crocs Inc, told analysts that the company is embedding an additional 10 percent tariff on goods […]
Kurt Geiger’s new 2,916-sq.-ft. store on London’s Oxford Street. HUFTON AND CROW In a surprise move, Steve Madden is snapping up Kurt Geiger for 289 million pounds in cash, or $360 million at current exchange. Kurt Geiger’s private equity parent Cinven was first said to be considering a sale of the company back in 2023. […]
(L-R) Veronica Swanson Beard, Martha Stewart and Veronica Miele Beard attends Veronica Beard’s NYFW Event at People’s on February 6, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images for Veronica Beard Martha Stewart proved her “it girl” status as she appeared at three NYFW events on Thursday in gold leather pants and a pair of her […]