The Gucci Effect
Creative Director Alessandro Michele’s kaleidoscopic vision has taken footwear fashion by storm, spawning a wave of imitators and redefining luxury styling.
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Get With the (Loyalty) Program
Why investing or reinvesting in a loyalty program might be the most profitable move retailers can make right now.
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Smart Moves
A growing number of user-friendly smart shoes is proving that the wearable technology movement stretches from head to toe.
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The Age of Disruption
Amid turbulent and unpredictable times, designers pull inspiration from near and far for Spring ’17.
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Game of Thrones
Clinton or Trump? Regardless of who the next leader of the free world may be, each will affect sourcing, sales and style in their own unique ways.
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Shaky Times
Analysts weigh in on the recent rash of retail bankruptcies and store closings, which beg the question: Is this the end of the retail world as we know it?
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Meet the Yuccie
The latest millennial archetype is a major trend-setter seeking meaningful brand relationships.
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Sex (and the City) Sells
The hit HBO series made elite shoe designers household names, and the industry has never been the same since.
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Life After Normcore
Rumors are swirling that the anti-fashion movement may be on its way out. Here’s what could be coming next.
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A Real Fall for All
Fall ’15 boot trends span decades, genres, materials, genders and movements—all the while combining fashion with function.
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