Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
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
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.