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Footwear’s Unstoppable Trend: The Ugly Shoe

Trends can often lead to some serious fashion faux pas (think Britney and Justin’s take on double denim); fortunately though, these hiccups are short lived in apparel and move on with the next trend. However, the moment where one questions “what was I thinking?” never seems to arrive when it comes to footwear. Regardless of what is presented on...

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How did Birkenstock's get so popular?

When Birkenstock's first hit the fashion scene they weren't really your traditional fashionista's item. They were the kind of thing you would expect a hippie with a trust fund pretending to rebel against his wealth to wear. Those among the fashion elite would have sooner gone barefoot than even think about putting their feet inside of a pair....