Havaianas is partnering with entrepreneurs in US to significantly grow its store base through a new licensed program. Havaianas has eight retail locations throughout the U.S. — including its permanent and seasonal stores. “We have more than 400 styles that we launch every year, so for customers to have a full experience, they need to […]
Italian eyewear company Safilo Group and footwear designer Jimmy Choo have renewed their agreement for the design, manufacturing and distribution of the Jimmy Choo Eyewear collection. The agreement also includes the launch of a companion Jimmy Choo men’s eyewear collection, with a first capsule edition to be presented in the brand’s boutiques and globally in […]
Nike-owned Converse has unveiled the Pride Collection, a trio of colorful Chuck Taylor All Stars. The line is inspired by LGBTA communities. The high-tops will sell for $65 to $75, while the lower version will cost $60. Converse said that it hoped the collection would serve “as a passionate reminder for universal tolerance, diversity and […]
Luxury men’s brand LV XII has tapped Jason Derulo as a brand ambassador and investor. The singer is teaming up with his manager Frank Harris and designer Antonio Brown on the collection, which will make its official debut during New York Fashion Week: Men’s in July. Derulo was brought on board following a multimillion-dollar deal. […]
Asics America Group reported first-quarter 2016 earnings. The group includes the brand’s United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil businesses. The company said its total net sales decreased 5.5 percent with sales in Asics America slipping 7.7 percent. “Our industry is experiencing some dynamic shifts, and we are taking a close look at our business to […]
Joan Helpern, one half of the famed shoe duo behind the Joan & David label, died at Carlyle hotel in New York. She was 89. David Helpern, Joan’s husband and business partner, died in 2012. Together, the couple founded a footwear company in 1967 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A decade later, they introduced the designer Joan […]
Montreal-based footwear retailer Aldo has teamed up with Pinterest to launch a new bridal contest. Participants — who must be a bride, groom or in a wedding party this year — can enter for a chance to receive Aldo shoes and accessories for their entire party. To enter the contest, users fill out the contest […]
Puma fans on Snapchat got a welcome surprise. The brand announced on its account three new colorways of Rihanna’s Fenty Creepers. The Creepers were originally released in fall 2015 in several waves and sold out within hours each time. Since then, Rihanna and Puma have dropped trainers with an oversized tongue and faux-fur slides. This […]
Under Armour has announced that following the bankruptcy court’s approval of the liquidation of Sport Authority’s business, it now expects to recognize an impairment charge of $23 million during the second quarter of 2016. When it initially filed for protection back in March, Sports Authority said it planned to restructure and would close about 140 […]
Angelo Ruggeri has exited his role as Design Director for Italian luxury footwear brand, Sergio Rossi. His departure comes not long after the footwear label was acquired from Kering by European investment house Investindustrial in December with Andrea Morante as president. This takeover signalled a period of change for the footwear brand but no one […]
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