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
Retail
Nicholas Kirkwood Launches In-Store Creative Residencies
The footwear brand is opening the doors of its Mount Street store for creative partnerships and pop ups over the next year.
Nicholas Kirkwood Launches In-Store Creative Residencies
The footwear brand is opening the doors of its Mount Street store for creative partnerships and pop ups over the next year.
News & Analysis
René Caovilla Wants to Be the Moncler of Luxury Footwear
The nearly 100-year-old maker of some of the most expensive shoes in the world has grown exponentially in the past decade. Can the family-run business become a global brand?
René Caovilla Wants to Be the Moncler of Luxury Footwear
The nearly 100-year-old maker of some of the most expensive shoes in the world has grown exponentially in the past decade. Can the family-run business become a global brand?
News & Analysis
How Mid Heels Became the Cash ‘Kitten’ of Footwear
Lower heels are outpacing high heels in sales, but it’s about more than the return of Nineties trends.
How Mid Heels Became the Cash ‘Kitten’ of Footwear
Lower heels are outpacing high heels in sales, but it’s about more than the return of Nineties trends.
News & Analysis
Brazilian Shoe Moguls Entice Global Market
Brazil’s billion-dollar footwear industry bucked the recession and keeps on rising despite continued economic and political turmoil.
Brazilian Shoe Moguls Entice Global Market
Brazil’s billion-dollar footwear industry bucked the recession and keeps on rising despite continued economic and political turmoil.
Retail
Payless to Emerge from Bankruptcy as Rare Survivor
The footwear company looks to expand its brick-and-mortar presence in Latin America and Asia, as it disposes of more that $400 million debt.
Payless to Emerge from Bankruptcy as Rare Survivor
The footwear company looks to expand its brick-and-mortar presence in Latin America and Asia, as it disposes of more that $400 million debt.
Luxury
Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q2
In a new series, BoF and Lyst crunch the numbers to bring you the definitive list of the highest performing fashion brands and products, quarter by quarter.
Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q2
In a new series, BoF and Lyst crunch the numbers to bring you the definitive list of the highest performing fashion brands and products, quarter by quarter.
News & Analysis
Armed with Data and $16M in New Funding, M.Gemi Seeks Scale
The disruptive direct-to-consumer brand, which sells Italian-made shoes, has raised a Series C round to fuel growth.
Armed with Data and $16M in New Funding, M.Gemi Seeks Scale
The disruptive direct-to-consumer brand, which sells Italian-made shoes, has raised a Series C round to fuel growth.
News & Analysis
Revealed: The Romanian Site Where Louis Vuitton Makes Its Italian Shoes
"All but the soles of the luxury brand’s footwear are made in Transylvania before being ‘finished’ in Italy and France."
Revealed: The Romanian Site Where Louis Vuitton Makes Its Italian Shoes
"All but the soles of the luxury brand’s footwear are made in Transylvania before being ‘finished’ in Italy and France."
Luxury
Tod's Launches Men's Capsule Collection for Mr Porter
Luxury groups like Tod's have been coming under pressure from younger clients to present more collections, including exclusive capsule lines.
Tod's Launches Men's Capsule Collection for Mr Porter
Luxury groups like Tod's have been coming under pressure from younger clients to present more collections, including exclusive capsule lines.
News & Analysis
Adidas Loses Rulings Over Skechers' Alleged 'Springblade' Knockoffs
A federal judge has rejected Adidas effort to block Skechers USA Inc from selling athletic sneakers that it said copied its "Springblade" concept.
Adidas Loses Rulings Over Skechers' Alleged 'Springblade' Knockoffs
A federal judge has rejected Adidas effort to block Skechers USA Inc from selling athletic sneakers that it said copied its "Springblade" concept.
Luxury
BoF Exclusive | J.W. Anderson Debuts Converse Partnership as Part of Brand Reinvention
Jonathan Anderson is kicking off a new era for his namesake label, centered on scale and new collaborations.
BoF Exclusive | J.W. Anderson Debuts Converse Partnership as Part of Brand Reinvention
Jonathan Anderson is kicking off a new era for his namesake label, centered on scale and new collaborations.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | The Future of America's Footwear Market Is Male
Men’s US shoe sales will soon surpass women’s. At $26.2 billion in 2016 versus $29.9 billion for women’s footwear, 'men’s is closer in size to women’s than it’s ever been.'
Op-Ed | The Future of America's Footwear Market Is Male
Men’s US shoe sales will soon surpass women’s. At $26.2 billion in 2016 versus $29.9 billion for women’s footwear, 'men’s is closer in size to women’s than it’s ever been.'
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.