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Adidas, Authentic and Kith among honourees at FNAAs 2023

The winners of this year’s Footwear News Achievement Awards (FNAAs) were unveiled during the organisation’s 37th annual awards ceremony this week, where recipients were honoured for their successes throughout 2023. Speaking on the event, Michael Atmore, editorial director of FN and chief brand officer at Fairchild Media Group, said: “The FNAAs...

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Rubirosa launches FW24 Couture Collection

RUBIROSA Couture is a new women’s luxury capsule collection that launches in FW24. The exclusive collection embeds haute couture fabrics into RUBIROSA footwear. The beautiful textiles are sourced from Forster Rohner, creators of extraordinary materials, whose Co-CEO Caroline Forster joined the RUBIROSA board earlier in the year. The exquisite,...

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Trans-seasonal footwear trends from the SS24 runways

The women’s footwear industry has learned to pivot in recent seasons for two major reasons. First, there has been a move away from high heels a.k.a pumps. The Covid-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst, speeding up a movement that was already happening. Female consumers signaled that they would like to purchase footwear that was more comfortable and...

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Macian joins forces with Collagerie: A partnership of curation and detail

In a notable development within the fashion industry, premium footwear brand House of Macian and curated online marketplace Collagerie have announced a collaboration, bringing together Macian's rich heritage in design and craftsmanship with Collagerie's innovative approach to curated style selections. Macian: Weaving heritage into modern...

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Pretty Ballerinas AW23 collection: Crafting your story

The AW23 collection from Pretty Ballerinas is an invitation to step into the role of 'the muse' and craft your own narrative. This season's collection, themed The Muse, Grunge Romance, Winter Warmers, and Naturverse, offers a unique blend of luxury and individual expression. Celebrated for their statement ballerina flats such as ELLA, KRISTEN,...

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Camilla launches footwear collaboration with Superga

Australian luxury brand Camilla has launched a capsule collection with Italian footwear brand Superga. The limited-edition Camilla x Superga capsule marks the Australian brand’s first-ever sneaker collection with four styles combining the Camilla print aesthetic with the Italian brand’s Superga 2750 and platformed 2790 styles. The sneakers...

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FitFlop to debut Roksanda collaboration at LFW in February

UK-based FitFlop, known for its ergonomic and wellness footwear, has announced a design collaboration with London Fashion Week womenswear brand Roksanda. In a statement, FitFlop said it would be partnering with the London-based designer brand for autumn/winter 2024 and spring/summer 2025, where Roksanda Ilinčić will work with the footwear brand...

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Authentic Brands Group extends Aldo partnership for Roxy footwear

Authentic Brands Group has expanded its partnership with the Aldo Group, which will now be taking on the design, production and distribution of Roxy footwear for women and girls in the US and Canada. Authentic acquired Roxy as part of its takeover of lifestyle group Boardriders earlier this year, snapping up the water sports brand alongside an...

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Authentic Brands Group partners with Warson Brands

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), the global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform, has announced an expanded partnership with Warson Brands, a full-service provider of protective and safety technologies for its DC Shoes and Roxy occupational footwear. In a statement, Authentic said that Warson would be designing, developing...

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Evercreatures parent company Astbury Collections acquired by Rouchette

UK-based Astbury Collections, which includes welly boot brand Evercreatures, has been acquired by French footwear company Rouchette. Rouchette, which had previously been a supplier to Evercreatures, said that the purchase is part of its strategy to bolster its presence in the UK and it will “bring significant inward investment” of up to 500,000...

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Kurt Geiger sales and profits increase driven by record handbag sales

British footwear and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger, which this year celebrates its 60th anniversary, has reported a 31 percent increase in annual turnover to 329.5 million pounds, while EBITDA increased by 49 percent to 30 million pounds. The strong growth was fuelled by global demand for affordable luxury, explains Kurt Geiger, as well as...

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Timeless Sophistication Meets Preppy Elegance: Introducing Macian's New Pebble Grain Leather Loafers

Macian, the epitome of British luxury, introduces a capsule collection that beautifully marries timeless sophistication with time-honoured charm. This collection showcases three classic penny loafers, each crafted with precision and featuring exquisite pebble-grain leather. In this article, we'll dive into the design, craftsmanship, historical...