Kathy Passero

From left: Adir Landes, Lester Wasserman, Margot Wasserman

Tip Top Hooray

In one of Manhattan’s most iconic neighborhoods, one of Manhattan’s most iconic shoe stores is celebrating 85 years of success—and gearing up for many more.

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Happy Days

Zappos ushered in the online age and reinvented the way the world buys shoes with their inventive blend of vision, genius, exceptional service, an irrepressible desire to spark happiness…and a splash of weirdness for good measure. Two and a half decades later, it’s still a superb combo.

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’Stock Market

In 250 years, Birkenstocks have been called everything from tree stumps to hippie chic to couture cool. In truth, they transcend labels—and time.

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The April/May 2025 Issue

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