If anyone knows how to do bridal fashion, it’s Paris Hilton. Her November 2021 wedding extravaganza to husband Carter Reum spanned three days, included four separate looks on the wedding day alone and was capped off with a seven-week honeymoon. So it was only natural that the socialite and star would be the cameo appearance for […]
Nordstrom will lay off more than 200 employees, the company confirmed to FN. The department store retailer is letting go 222 employees in a fulfillment center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in October, according to a WARN notice confirmed by the company. The center previously employed over 1,100 people, the company said. “We have made the difficult decision […]
Sept. 19, 2022: Neiman Marcus and Brunello Cucinelli have built on their longstanding partnership by debuting the “Muse of the West” collaborative collection, which gives an Italian twist to heritage elements of the American West. The line includes a curated assortment of ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories that were designed by sisters and creative partners Carolina and Camilla Cucinelli […]
Ralph Lauren Corp. was in celebration mode on Wall Street today, marking 25 years since the company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In addition to ringing the bell of the NYSE, the luxury brand hosted investors for an in-depth look at its current growth strategy — dubbed the “Next Great Chapter: Accelerate” — which calls […]
On the heels of a few rough seasons for the footwear industry, business is starting to pick back up in a meaningful way. Vendors at the Coterie and Magic trade shows expressed a sense of optimism at the Sept. 18-20 showcase at the Javits Center in New York City, with many noticing an uptick in […]
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 […]