Edward Buchanan Opens New Creative Hub in Milan
A new space called The Situation will host exhibitions and residencies and provide resources to Black, queer and other under-represented creatives.
footwear
Luxury
Louboutin Wins EU Court Battle Over Trademark Red Soles
The French designer went to court in The Netherlands to prevent a high street chain from selling its own versions of high-heeled shoes with red soles.
Luxury
Fashion and Sport Brands Clash in Luxury Sneakers Race
Gucci, Prada and Balenciaga are increasingly looking to sneakers for growth, putting them in direct competition with sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas.
News & Analysis
US Court Protects Adidas' Stan Smith Shoe from Skechers
A US court said that Adidas can protect its famous Stan Smith tennis shoe against an alleged Skechers copy, but that Skechers could sell another shoe mimicking Adidas' familiar "three-stripe" design.
News & Analysis
Adidas Sees Ongoing Sourcing Shift from China to Vietnam
Factories in Vietnam produced 44 percent of Adidas footwear volume in 2017, up from 31 percent in 2012.
Luxury
Nicholas Kirkwood To Show During London Fashion Week
The LVMH-owned footwear brand will be moving its Paris presentation to London for an experiential show in September.
Luxury
Capitalising on the Footwear Opportunity
The €18 billion luxury shoe business is one of the fastest-growing categories in the market. But performance is notably inconsistent from brand to brand.
News & Analysis
Report: Nine West Nears Bankruptcy, Plans to Sell Footwear Brand
The US fashion footwear company intends to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week, with a plan to sell the intellectual property of its flagship brand to Authentic Brands Group, say sources.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal Joins Forces With Nykaa to Invest in Indian Beauty Brands
BOLD, the French conglomerate’s venture capital fund, will collaborate with retailer Nykaa to invest in the next generation of Indian beauty brands.
Private Equity Firm Inflexion Invests in Manucurist
The European investor, which previously backed Medik8, has taken a 49 percent stake in the premium French nail line.
H&M Profit Rises on Tariff Refunds as Sales Remain Sluggish
US tariff refunds drove an increase operating profit, even as the fast-fashion retailer has struggled to deliver consistent sales growth.
Arnault Clan to Change LVMH Holding Structure to Ensure Control
Under the plan, the world’s biggest luxury group will be controlled by one entity, Agache SCA, after Christian Dior SE, one of the current holding companies of LVMH, is delisted.
JD Sports Says Nike Turnaround Is Only a Matter of Time
Dominic Platt, chief financial officer of the British sportswear retailer, told Reuters, ‘Much as there's a lot of talk about Nike, it's still the most popular brand out there and it's still a very strong brand.’
Chanel Plans to Keep Investing in China Despite Demand Downturn
CEO Leena Nair pointed to the brand’s recent renovation of its Plaza 66 boutique in Shanghai, calling China ‘a market where the clients understand sophistication, refinement.’
Meta Expected to Unveil Smart Glasses Without Camera
Smart glasses have become a target of criticism in recent months amid growing concerns they can be used to record people without their consent.