Business
Coats Group to Buy OrthoLite for $770 Million
Coats Group plc wants to expand its positioning as a supplier in components. The British multinational company inked a deal to acquire…
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Lifestyle
Rabanne Resort 2026: Françoise Forever
A year after the passing of Françoise Hardy, her style continues to inspire designers — none more so than Julien Dossena, the guardian of…
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Reebok Teams With Manors for the First Time to Release a Collection Featuring Limited-edition Golf Footwear
Now that Reebok is back in the golf market, the long-standing athletic label has collaborated with golf brand Manors for the first time to…
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Why Carmel by the Sea Says ‘No’ to High Heels Without a Permit
Should you ever find yourself on the central coast of the Pacific, namely in California’s Carmel-by-the-Sea, it’s best to leave your…
Business
Luxury Footwear Brand Moreschi Acquired by Fellow Italian Label and British Fund
Storied Italian luxury footwear brand Moreschi has found a pair of white knights. Glam Srl, the company behind the Superglamourous shoe…
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Tom Cruise, Michael B. Jordan and the Evolution of Height-Boosting Shoes: Why the ‘Mission’ Is Growing
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. When…
Lifestyle
Asics and Temptation Vacation Collaborate on Footwear Collection Inspired by Australia’s Coastal and Earthy Hues
Temptation Vacation is set to release its first sneaker collaboration later this month, partnering with Asics on an updated take of the…
Culture
Taraji P. Henson Favors Sculptural Drama With Beaded Alexandre Birman Sandals at the STRAW Tastemaker Dinner
Taraji P. Henson delivered a sculptural moment on Monday at the Netflix STRAW Tastemaker Dinner, hosted at Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi in…
Culture
Halle Berry Takes Cannes Style Rules Out of Orbit in ‘Comet’ Aquazzura Pumps at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival for ‘Mission: Impossible’ Premiere
Halle Berry struck a careful balance on the Croisette on Tuesday night at the premiere of “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.”…
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Fair Harbor Enters Footwear With Rothy’s Collaboration
Fair Harbor is going into the shoe business. Through a collaboration with Rothy’s, which creates knit-to-shape shoes from recycled water…
Fashion
Are Ballet Sneakers the Next Big Footwear Wave?
Predicting the next big wave in sneakers is always a crapshoot. Sure, brands can put millions of dollars behind complex marketing pushes…
Business
Italian Sustainable Shoe Brand and Consultancy ACBC Sells Majority Stake to Swiss Fund
MILAN — Italian sustainable shoe brand and consultancy ACBC — known for its modular sneakers engineered with a zipper system that ties…
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Casadei and House of Gilles Team Up for Bridal Shoes
Knowing that brides are all about finishing touches, Casadei and House of Gilles have joined forces to offer a range for wedding days. The…
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Under Armour Returns as an Official Footwear, Glove Licensee for NFL
Under Armour has revived its relationship with the National Football League to provide on-field and gloves. The Baltimore-based sports…
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Erin and Sara Foster’s Favorite Daughter Brand Set to Launch Shoes With Caleres This Fall
Favorite Daughter is launching its first shoe collection for fall 2025 under a new licensing agreement with Caleres. Launched in 2020 by…
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What are flared heels? Internet divided on latest footwear trend
Ballet flats, move over—heels are back, more specifically, a "flared heel," which is quickly gaining traction in the fashion world. These…