VIVAIA is officially in France. The women’s shoe brand has launched its first pop-up in Europe with the inaugural store in Paris. Located beneath the the Louvre Museum, the brand aims to grow its audience by attracting new customers while capitalizing on crowds from the Paris Olympics.
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Today, we are delving into our August print issue and our special package highlighting the greatest shoes of all time.
Greatest Shoes of All Time: A Look at the Icons of Footwear
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Every era has its hero. From the 1800s to today, footwear’s most enduring shoes stand the test of time and continue to thrive in an ultra-competitive climate. Here, FN highlights a curated lineup of The Greatest Shoes of All Time. The list was compiled with the help of a diverse range of sources including input from editors and industry experts. Additionally, data and other relevant metrics were analyzed to ensure a well-rounded and authoritative selection across categories and markets — including sneakers, luxury, comfort, contemporary, along with men’s and women’s. The alphabetical lineup below is meant to reflect historical significance but also current trends. Take a look.
Greatest Shoes of All Time: A Look at the Icons of Footwear
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The same year that French designer Hubert de Givenchy launched his chic brand in Paris in 1952, Frank Lloyd Wright was designing the Anderton Court Shops for a local textile heiress who wanted a stylish commercial building on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Those shops opened in 1954. Seventy years later, GIVENCHY is occupying the entire complex for its first permanent West Coast flagship.
Givenchy Opens West Coast Flagship in Historic Frank Lloyd Wright Building
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Heritage sports brands such as Reebok, Starter and Champion are experiencing a resurgence. And PONY wants a piece of the pie. The brand was founded more than 50 years ago in New York City by Roberto Muller — with financing help from adidas chairman Horst Dassler — and soon became one of the industry’s top footwear brands with its shoes on the feet of key players in the NBA, NFL, MLB, soccer, boxing and other sports. Now, Robert Galvin, chief executive officer, is preparing to relaunch the brand with a goal reaching $500 million in sales in the foreseeable future.
PONY Positions Itself for a Comeback With Major Plans for Apparel
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Some major brands have been lucky enough to strike gold with iconic silhouettes. Crocs has its Classic Clog, BIRKENSTOCK has its Arizona, Christian Louboutin has the So Kate, and so on. But how do these core silhouettes withstand the test of time? According to market watchers, executives and brands, it all comes down to controlling distribution, staying true to design codes and innovating new ways for the brand to show up. Read my deep dive into the business of icons for FN's August print issue. (Thanks Matt Powell, Susannah Davda, Sam Poser, Anne Mehlman, Markus Baum and more for your insights)
How Crocs, Birkenstock and Manolo Blahnik Have Kept Their Icon Products Hot and Relevant Throughout the Years
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After an upbeat market week in New York City this past June, many in the footwear industry are looking forward to keeping the positive momentum going into August. Indeed, while inflation and uneven consumer demand are not yet entirely in the rear view, brands and retailers appeared to display “more optimism” than expected earlier this summer — some even making comparisons of “feeling like 2019 again” as a sense of normalcy in the industry prevails.
All the Intel on the Upcoming FFANY, Micam, Magic and Dallas Trade Shows
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The Atlanta Shoe Market is marking its 80th anniversary this year, as the footwear trade show continues its rapid growth trajectory. At its next event on Aug. 10-12 at the Cobb Galleria Centre, more than 1,800 exhibitors will be featured, including a larger contingent of international brands. Retailer attendance continues to increase as well, with buyers from around the country — and the world — now making their way to northwest Atlanta for the show.
Retailers Sound Off on the Growing Appeal of The Atlanta Shoe Market
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Kenneth Cole Productions and Marc Fisher Footwear are teaming up for men’s footwear. As part of the new partnership, Marc Fisher Footwear Company will be responsible for the development, sourcing, production and sales of all Kenneth Cole men’s footwear under the Kenneth Cole New York and Kenneth Cole Reaction labels. The first market where retailers can see the new styles will be December 2024, where the fall 2025 seasonal range will be showcased. The collection, which will include both dress and casual shoes, will be sold at better department stores and select specialty stores globally, the fashion company said.
EXCLUSIVE: Kenneth Cole Taps Marc Fisher for Men’s Footwear
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Stella McCartney is marking the 10-year anniversary of the Elyse, her distinctive platform shoe with a saw-edged sole and a glam rock vibe. The Elyse is statement making in more ways than one. In addition to elevating the wearer to new heights, it’s also sustainable. According to the company, each pair is handcrafted in Italy using 100 percent cruelty-free materials, “and is vegan down to the glue."
Stella McCartney Says Happy Birthday to Elyse, Her Sustainable, Sky-High Platform Derby
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