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Nicholas Kirkwood to close footwear business

British luxury footwear designer Nicholas Kirkwood has announced that he is closing his eponymous label after 18 years, stating that the brand has “run its course”. In an open letter on the brand’s website, Kirkwood said: "It's been an immense privilege to bring my vision for a shoe brand to life over the past 18 years. I launched Nicholas...

Feb 2, 2023

Fashion

The slip-on shoe trend is here to stay

Ever since adidas’ Adilette sliders made their way from the pool to the street in the early 2000s, slip-on shoes have been having a moment. Arguably not the most comfortable slider with its spiky soles, they were designed in the 1960s to be a transitional item for athletes, most important was the element of being waterproof, so they could be...

Jan 31, 2023

Fashion

Tiffany & Co. unveils sneaker collaboration with Nike

Jewellery specialist Tiffany & Co. has entered into a new domain as seen in the unveiling of a sneaker collaboration with sportswear giant Nike. Entitled the ‘Legendary Pair’, the shoes are a reimagined take on Nike’s Air Force 1 1837, and come accompanied with a limited-edition sterling silver accessories collection. The sneaker design itself...

Jan 31, 2023

BusinessFeatured

Nike sues Bape for trademark infringement of multiple sneaker styles

Sportswear giant Nike has moved to sue its competitor Bape alleging that the Japanese brand’s footwear business “revolves around copying” its designs. In a court filing, Nike outlined the shoes in question, including its two styles of its Air Force 1, the Dunk and two Air Jordan 1 silhouettes. Imagery presented as part of the filing attempted to...

Jan 27, 2023

Fashion |In Pictures

Rains debuts 3D printed boot with Zellerfeld at PFW

Outerwear lifestyle brand Rains has unveiled a 3D printed boot with Zellerfeld during its autumn/winter 2023 show at Paris Fashion Week. The ‘Puffer Boot’ is the first-of-its-kind silhouette, designed by Rains and produced by Zellerfeld, which develops 3D-printing technology. The intentional sculptural appearance reminiscent of a stone carving...

Jan 25, 2023

People

Casadei names Arianna Casadei as general manager

Italian footwear brand Casadei has named Arianna Casadei as the company’s new general manager with immediate effect. Arianna Casadei is the daughter of creative director Cesare Casadei and the granddaughter of Quinto and Flora Casadei, who founded the company in 1958, and represents the third generation to lead the brand. “I’m so grateful for...

Jan 23, 2023

Business

Footwear brand Hunter said to be mulling fresh cash injection

British footwear label Hunter Boot is reportedly looking into potentially securing new capital nearly three years after it was rescued in light of declining sales. The brand is said to be working with AlixPartners on plans to inject the new funding through an accelerated sale process, according to a report by Sky News. The amount being sought as...

Jan 23, 2023

Fashion |In Pictures

Clarks Original teams up with Salehe Bembury

Acclaimed American footwear designer Salehe Bembury has teamed up with Clarks Original to reinvent the iconic Clarks Lugger from the archives. Almost 40 years since it was first introduced, Bembury, the designer and architect of some of the most recognisable sneaker designs of the past decade, is bringing back the Lugger with a new silhouette...

Jan 19, 2023

Fashion

After years of sneaker dominance, formal footwear is making a comeback

Once the preserve of nerds and stuffy young conservatives, loafers, moccasins and other formal shoes are increasingly taking over from sneakers as the first choice for fashion-conscious men. Romain Costa, a 32-year-old Parisian architect, is spoiled for choice as he considered the footwear options in his Montmartre apartment: sturdy-soled black...

Jan 18, 2023

Business

American Exchange Group acquires White Mountain Footwear

Women’s footwear brand White Mountain has been acquired by American Exchange Group, a multi-division industry leader in accessories design, manufacturing, and wholesale. The acquisition comes a year after American Exchange Group acquired luxury comfort footwear brand Aerosoles in January 2022 and is part of its ongoing strategy for significant...

Jan 18, 2023

Fashion |In Pictures

Aerosoles expands into kids’ footwear

Footwear brand Aerosoles, known for its comfort and innovative technology, is expanding into kids’ footwear. The brand, which was acquired by American Exchange Group in June 2022, said it is looking to expand beyond its women's footwear, as part of its strategy to establish itself as a global lifestyle brand. The Aerosoles' kids footwear...

Jan 11, 2023

Fashion |In Pictures

Jordan Brand launches sneakers designed just for kids

Jordan Brand, Michael Jordan's label produced in collaboration with Nike, has launched a new sneaker silhouette designed specifically for kids, the Jordan Brand 23/7. The kid-friendly Jordan Brand 23/7 sneaker has been designed to be an “easy-entry shoe” for an enhanced “kid’s experience” that makes them feel independent and confident, explains...

Jan 4, 2023