FDRA Elects New Board Leadership
The Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) continues to look to the future. On Wednesday, the FDRA said it has a newly elected leadership team for the 2025-2027 term. New…
Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Team Includes Footwear Designer Nina Christen
PARIS – As the industry awaits the June 27 reveal of Jonathan Anderson’s designs in his new role as Dior’s creative director of women’s, men’s and haute couture collections, a…
Footwear Firms Rejiggering Supply Chains Will See Long Term Benefits
The threat of higher tariffs may have provided firms with an unintended benefit as they took charge of rethinking their supply chains. That’s because U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to…
Top Men’s Shoe Collections From Pitti Uomo For Spring 2026
FLORENCE – Resort dressing was top of mind for exhibitors at Pitti Uomo this week and the vacation vibe trickled down to , either for boat and seaside life or…
How Israeli Footwear Firms Are Being Impacted by Conflict With Iran
As the conflict between Israel and Iran continues, global supply chains are starting to feel the heat — and the situation is also disrupting logistics for Israeli firms as well…
The Buy Cycle In Footwear Thus Far in 2025
Merger mania is afoot as FN marks its 80th anniversary. In the last month alone, two blockbuster deals were struck — right in the middle of President Donald Trump’s trade…
Rabanne Resort 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection Review: 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 the Space Age label forever associated…
Reebok Teams With Manors on Collection Featuring Limited 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 create a collection blending heritage performance…
WWD’s Culture Club Brings Together Creatives Across Fashion, Beauty, Retail, Footwear and Culture
Nothing can stop a London crowd from getting their cheers on — not even the four-seasons-in-a-day British weather. At the inaugural WWD London Culture Club, the city’s top creatives across…
Bally’s Bold Heritage Campaign Highlights Footwear
SHOES ONLY: Bally has chosen a bold way to pay homage to its heritage. The brand has tapped models Garrett Neff, Gabriel Aubry and James Turlington to front its new…