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As Aquazzura Turns 10, An Inside Look at Edgardo Osorio’s Winning Formula + How the Designer is Building a Lifestyle Brand
“It’s been a wild roller coaster, and I wouldn’t change a thing,” Osorio said. → Read More
Bill Snowden Makes Return as Designer Brands VP
The executive is back in action following the 2019 closure of Snowden Brothers, his eponymous business. → Read More
These Power Brokers Will Take the Stage at FN’s CEO Summit on August 3
The FN CEO Summit will be held Aug. 3 at The Plaza in New York. Speakers from Nike, Foot Locker, Zappos.com and more will take the stage. → Read More
Jamie Nordstrom on the Tourist Rebound in NYC, the Future of Cities + Bringing Asos to The Grove
Jamie Nordstrom, Nordstrom's chief stores officer, talks about the tourist rebound in New York, the future of U.S. cities and bringing Asos to The Grove. → Read More
Levi’s Chief Chip Bergh on How CEOs Can Ignite Change Amid Gun Violence That Is ‘Ripping This Country Apart’
“When we lead, others follow,” the executive said. → Read More
Women in Power: Converse’s Sejal Shah Miller on Embracing Outside Thinking + Empowering the Next Generation
“Having diverse leadership that reflects our consumer is a powerful asset,” she said. → Read More
Exclusive: How Heidi O’Neill Rose to Become Nike’s Most Powerful Woman Overseeing $40B in Annual Revenues
The architect of the Consumer Direct Acceleration strategy oversees $40 billion in annual revenues. → Read More
These Are the Designers Who Will Rule the Shoe World in Fall ’22, According to Execs From Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus & Browns
After Milan Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week, executives from Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Browns talked about top trends and collections. → Read More
Updated: Nike Confirms May 3 Office Return Date
The return coincides with a big milestone for the Swoosh – the 50th anniversary of the Nike brand. → Read More
Legendary French Fashion Designer Thierry Mugler Has Died
His death was revealed on the designer’s official Instagram account on Sunday night. → Read More
Virgil Abloh, Off-White Founder and Louis Vuitton Men’s Artistic Director, Dies at 41
Virgil Abloh, the prolific designer who founded Off-White and was the artistic director of Louis Vuitton men's, died of cancer at age 41. → Read More
Ugg Just Delivered $877M in Sales in One Quarter & These Eye-Popping Stats Show the Brand Is Just Getting Started
Ugg just delivered an $877 million quarter Deckers Brands. The parent company reported a quarter that exceeded $1 billion in sales for the first time. → Read More
John Camuto, Former Footwear Exec and Son of Shoe Legend Vince Camuto, Dies at 31
John Camuto, the son of the late Vince Camuto and a former shoe executive himself, has died at age 31. → Read More
Tony Hsieh, Zappos Luminary Who Revolutionized the Shoe Business, Dies at 46
Zappos.com founder and visionary Tony Hsieh has died at age 46. His family confirmed the news in a text message. → Read More
Kamala Harris Laces Up in Converse Chuck Taylors for Wisconsin Campaign Stop & Her Instagram Followers Definitely Approve
Kamala Harris stepped out in Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers on Monday and her Instagram fans gave their stamp of approval. → Read More
Jimmy Choo and Timberland Are Collaborating & J-Lo Has Already Worn the Boots
Jimmy Choo and Timberland are collaborating on glamorous versions of the iconic Timberland boot. It launches Sept. 2 at Kith.com. → Read More
Jimmy Choo Taps Company Veteran Hannah Colman as CEO
Jimmy Choo named company veteran Hannah Colman as CEO. She started as a store manager at the brand's first store in London 24 years ago. → Read More
Black Business Month: Aminah Abdul Jillil Was a Dancer for Britney Spears, Now She’s Making Her DTC Shoe Brand Click
FN is featuring Aminah Abdul-Jillil for Black Business Month. Her namesake shoe brand features bold, feminine designs. → Read More
What to Know About New Zappos CEO Kedar Deshpande
Kedar Deshpande is the new CEO at Zappos.com following Tony Hsieh's decision to step down after 21 years. → Read More
Exclusive: Visionary Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Is Stepping Down After 21 Years
The executive spent more than two decades building one of the most successful retail concepts in modern history. → Read More