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The first Casa Loewe boutique opened in Paris.

Spanish luxury brand Loewe has opened its first boutique, Casa Loewe, in France on Avenue Montaigne, Paris's most prestigious shopping street.
November 13, 2025 174

Golden Goose is being acquired by Chinese company HSC – HongShan Capital for 2,5 billion euros.

Negotiations that could lead to the transfer of luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose from its current controlling shareholder, British fund Permira, to Chinese fund HSC – HongShan Capital are nearing completion, writes…
November 12, 2025 514

Marc Jacobs and Dr. Martens unveiled a new version of the Kiki boots.

Marc Jacobs and Dr. Martens have released an updated version of the Kiki boots, which have been a signature piece of Marc Jacobs' collection since 2016.
November 12, 2025 540

Converse x Vaquera's new collaboration features sneaker boots

The sneaker-boot trend is driven by Converse's new collaboration with New York brand Vaquera. Vaquera's penchant for outrageousness plays into Converse's hands, and with this young brand, they're once again highlighting their…
November 12, 2025 391

The dispute between the tax authorities and Ralf Ringer continues.

Federal Tax Service Inspectorate No. 15 for Moscow filed a lawsuit in the Arbitration Court against Ralf Ringer Production LLC, a subsidiary of the shoe retailer Ralf Ringer, seeking 1,28 billion rubles. As Andrey Berezhnoy, the company's CEO and owner, told Kommersant, the claim is related to…
November 11, 2025 674

Online second-hand platforms are investing in product authentication.

The latest high-profile lawsuit—Dior's case against luxury stock marketplace Showroomprivé—has forced online platforms to pay even closer attention to the authentication of luxury brand products they list on…
November 11, 2025 462

EKONIKA launched a campaign in support of its holiday collection.

Footwear and accessories brand EKONIKA supported the launch of its New Year's collection with a space-themed advertising campaign, "Once Upon a Time in the Universe."
November 11, 2025 514

The US has postponed tariff increases on Chinese shoe imports for a year.

American footwear companies have received a one-year deferment on increasing tariffs on footwear imports from China. An executive order published on the White House website clarifies that the US will suspend "increased reciprocal tariffs" on imports from China until 00:01 AM.
November 10, 2025 774

Tanners champion leather as a sustainable material at COP 30

The COP 30 climate summit begins in Brazil. Tanners are demanding a rethinking of natural leather and its recognition as a sustainable biomaterial that supports a circular economy.
November 10, 2025 636

Analysts at the Honest Sign system report an increase in sales of felt boots, ugg boots, and mukluks.

According to the Honest Sign, a system for monitoring goods subject to mandatory labeling, sales of faux- and real-fur felt boots—ugg boots and mukluks—have increased 2,2-fold, with 836 sold since the beginning of the year.
November 7, 2025 860

PUMA's revenue in Q3 2025 fell by 10,4%.

Puma reported a 10,4% decline in revenue for the third quarter of 2025 to €1,96 billion, due to a strategic reset.
November 7, 2025 908

The number of retail projects in the fashion segment is declining

According to NF GROUP, in the first nine months of 2025, only six new players developing retail businesses entered the Russian fashion sector. This is half the number seen last year…
November 6, 2025 1038

The Lamoda x Hikes collaboration featuring Ilya Kutoboy has been released.

Lamoda and Russian brand Hikes have launched a collaboration and invited artist Ilya Kutoboy to collaborate.
November 6, 2025 1111

Footwear price growth in 2025 will remain at the level of inflation

Price increases for footwear and clothing in Russia for the first three quarters of 2025 were in line with inflation – 6% and 9%, respectively, Kommersant reports, citing analysis from the My…
November 6, 2025 1119

A major Hollywood shopping mall is expected to open in St. Petersburg.

The Hollywood shopping mall is expected to open in St. Petersburg on November 27. At 60 square meters, it's the largest shopping center to open in the Northern Capital in the last 10 years.
November 5, 2025 1118

Clarks launches concept store network for its Cloudsteppers line

Clarks will open dedicated concept stores for its Cloudsteppers line in the US and Southeast Asia. The first two stores will open in Shah Alam and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in November, with more to follow in December…
November 5, 2025 898

Timberland boots come out with a patchwork upper!

Timberland's signature six-inch patchwork upper boots are the result of a new collaboration between British brand Timberland and American streetwear brand…
November 5, 2025 933

Coats Group completes $770 million acquisition of OrthoLite

Coats has become a "super-tier two" footwear component supplier after completing its $770 acquisition of premium insole maker OrthoLite.
November 1, 2025 1241

China and the US have agreed to a trade truce.

During their first face-to-face meeting in six years, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a trade truce, halting the recent escalation of the trade war over rare earth elements, writes…
October 31 2025 1284

Reebok opens headquarters in London

Reebok has opened its European headquarters in London and appointed Marc Le Roux as the new regional general manager of Reebok Europe.
October 30 2025 1181

Adidas Originals and Wales Bonner have unveiled a new version of the Karintha Lo silhouette.

The third collaboration between German sports brand Adidas Originals and British brand Wales Bonner has been released. The iconic sneaker silhouette with its trendy thin sole is now available in a satin version…
October 30 2025 1215

Adidas boosts sales by strengthening its running shoe category

Adidas achieved net sales of €6,6 billion (+12%) in the third quarter of 2025, driven by strong sales of running and football shoes, writes…
October 30 2025 1338

Christian Louboutin has updated the design of its Toronto boutique.

Christian Louboutin has updated the interior of its Toronto boutique, which opened in 2016. The boutique occupies two floors and covers 609 square meters.
October 29 2025 1237

Rendez-Vous unveiled its winter collection advertising campaign

The advertising campaign for the multi-brand chain of footwear, clothing, and accessories stores Rendez-Vous highlights the clothing collection of the French brand Maison David, which is also featured in the assortment…
October 28 2025 2321

EKONIKA opened a space in Moscow's Tsvetnoy Department Store.

On October 24, a new space for the footwear and accessories brand EKONIKA opened in the Tsvetnoy concept department store in Moscow. The store's retail space is 137…
October 28 2025 2362

Türkiye has imposed a ban on the import of footwear by postal and courier services.

Turkey's Ministry of Trade has imposed restrictions on the import of certain goods, including footwear, by postal and courier services due to security concerns, writes...
October 28 2025 2160

Prada Group sales rose in the first nine months of the year

Italy's Prada Group reported a 9% year-over-year increase in net revenue for the first nine months of the year. This was driven by a 41% year-over-year increase in Miu Miu retail sales for the…
October 27 2025 2061

Lacoste opened its first store in Orenburg.

The first store of the French sportswear brand Lacoste opened in the Marmelad shopping center in Orenburg. The store offers women's and men's clothing, footwear, and accessories. Clothing accounts for 65% of the product range,…
October 24 2025 2289

RBC has determined the "TOP 500 Russian fashion brands."

RBC Market Research has released its 2025 ranking of Russian fashion brands, "TOP 500 Russian Fashion Brands," and named the leaders in the segment.
October 24 2025 2590

Taiwan's 'Synthetic Leather Factory' Accused of Serious Environmental Violations

Taiwanese manufacturer Synthetic Leather Factory has been charged with leaking toluene, a toxic and flammable solvent, and systematically cheating on the materials it uses.
October 23 2025 1923

Balenciaga has launched a new advertising campaign

Balenciaga has released an advertising campaign under the direction of its new creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli.
October 23 2025 2322

British company Glide Soles produces galoshes for sneakers.

British company Glide Soles produces sneaker galoshes that not only provide moisture protection but also allow you to style your favorite shoes in a new way.
October 22 2025 2349

Arklyz Group acquired Gabor

A year and a half after acquiring the German brand Lloyd, the Swiss Arklyz Group is acquiring another popular German shoe brand…
October 22 2025 2487

Sotheby's to auction another Hermès bag belonging to Jane Birkin

Sotheby's announced Tuesday that one of Jane Birkin's Hermès Birkin bags will be auctioned on December 5 in Abu Dhabi, months after the record-breaking sale of an original Birkin bag for $8,6 million.
October 22 2025 2386

The third collaboration between Carel and Parisian designer Alphonse Maitrepierre is coming out.

French fashion house Carel has released its third collaboration with designer Alphonse Maitrepierre. The "En plein cœur" collection will be released for the Spring/Summer 26 season and was already presented at Fashion Week in…
October 21 2025 1331

Footwear supply chains remain global

Of every 100 pairs produced worldwide, only two are produced in Europe—that's the current state of the global footwear industry. Back in the 80s, the Old World accounted for more than a third of the world's...
October 21 2025 2085

Street Beat launched a campaign in support of the winter collection of TM STREETBEAT

The Street Beat chain of stores is unveiling a new advertising campaign dedicated to the winter collection of its private label, STREETBEAT. The main character is popular Russian rapper Rakhim (Rakhim Abramov), who is also considered…
October 20 2025 2047

Shoe exhibitions become platforms for discussion

Euro Shoes was one of the first to announce the need to transform the project in August 2025, strengthening the exhibition's discussion component as part of its Business…
October 20 2025 1951

Adidas has released sneaker boots.

Adidas has added a sneaker shoe based on the popular Adidas Superstar silhouette to its collection! The new model combines elements of the retro 1970s Superstar with those of the discontinued…
October 17 2025 2326

Galeries Lafayette to open its first department store in Mumbai

French luxury department store Galeries Lafayette will open its first store in Mumbai, India's financial capital, in November. The five-story, 8400-square-meter store will feature approximately 250 luxury and designer brands…
October 17 2025 2150

How the US-China trade war is changing the global footwear market

China's footwear exports are declining. From January to August 2025, exports fell by 2,0% in volume to 6,05 billion pairs and by 8,8% in value to $28,9 billion compared to the same period last year, according to…
October 16 2025 1906

Birkenstock acquires its Australian distributor

Birkenstock is acquiring its longtime Australian distributor "to ensure a smooth transition of power" for the two founders of Birkenstock Australia, Marcel and Manuela Goerke. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed, writes…
October 16 2025 2227

Lamoda is collaborating with EMU Australia.

This week, the marketplace and the Australian brand unveiled an exclusive leopard capsule collection, which includes women's genuine sheepleather ankle boots (uggs), sheepleather outdoor slippers (mules), headphones, and children's leopard-print boots.
October 16 2025 1577

Ferragamo has revisited its signature "Vara" bow in a global campaign.

Salvatore Ferragamo has launched a campaign dedicated to his signature shoe design detail – the Vara bow.
October 15 2025 1572

EKONIKA opened its flagship store in Almaty with a redesigned design.

On October 14, the new flagship store of the footwear and accessories brand EKONIKA opened in Almaty, at the Dostyk Plaza shopping center. The retail space is 134 square meters. The store is the first EKONIKA flagship to open in Kazakhstan in the renovated…
October 15 2025 1563

Giuseppe Zanotti is bringing back the iconic Fishbone sandal.

Giuseppe Zanotti is bringing back the iconic Fishbone sandal silhouette to its current collection. A limited edition of the updated Slim model, made famous by its appearance on "Sex and the City," is available…
October 14 2025 1616

The US faces a new threat to increase tariffs on imports from China.

On Friday, Donald Trump threatened a round of "massive tariff increases" on Chinese imports into the United States. The latest threat stems from the rare earth metals dispute. Trump claimed China wants to impose export controls, calling the move a "trade…"
October 14 2025 1446

Lineapelle departs for Shanghai and Guangzhou

The international Italian leather fair Lineapelle has embarked on a world tour. The first events, a series of private talks on the theme "High Design: Creating a Future Between Italy and China," are taking place in Shanghai and…
October 13 2025 1165

French shoe brand Minelli is under external management.

Minelli, which had been under external administration since 2023, has entered a new phase of protection.
October 10 2025 1750

Loewe and On Running Collaborate

The two brands collaborated to develop the Cloudsolo sneaker. The new shoe combines the engineering of Swiss sneaker brand On with the aesthetics of the Spanish fashion label…
October 9 2025 1992

Miu Miu presented an interesting shoe collection for the Spring-Summer 26 season.

Miuccia Prada's new collection debuted at Paris Fashion Week on October 6. It included a line of shoes that paired perfectly with the somewhat utilitarian womenswear looks, including sleeveless robes with…
October 9 2025 2012

Sellers of labeled goods must install the TS PIoT software module by 2026.

Starting January 7, 2026, all labeled goods will need to be verified using a special module of the TS PIoT – a software package for verifying product information, reports…
October 9 2025 2043

'Undetectable workshops' of counterfeit goods are spreading in China

A new generation of counterfeiters is emerging in China's manufacturing hub along the Pearl River. Small, independent, and discreet workshops operate outside traditional chains. They produce high-quality replicas of fashionable goods in the mid- to high-end segments.
October 8 2025 1983

Chanel's Spring/Summer 26 collection was shown in Paris.

Mathieu Blasi's debut collection for Chanel, unveiled in Paris on Monday, reimagined classic shoe styles from the French fashion house.
October 7 2025 2739

Transparent shoes were the hit of Loewe's spring/summer 26 collection.

The first collection by the duo of designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, founders of Proenza Schouler, who recently took over the creative atelier at Loewe after Jonathan Anderson left the brand for Dior, was presented at Fashion Week in…
October 6 2025 2765

Versace x Onitsuka Tiger to release collab in spring 2026

Another collaboration between luxury and mass market is on the horizon. Italian luxury brand Versace and Japanese sneaker brand Onitsuka Tiger have announced…
October 6 2025 2830

Birkenstock makes its debut in the sneaker segment!

German footwear brand Birkenstock, widely known for its signature cork-soled sandals and clogs, has released sneakers in collaboration with French shoe designer Denis Thibault…
October 3 2025 2862

A Chanel boutique in Paris was robbed again.

In the midst of Paris Fashion Week, a Chanel boutique was attacked by robbers. Three thieves in a red sedan reversed into the window of the store, located near the square…
October 2 2025 2959

Louis Vuitton showed layered shoe looks at Paris Fashion Week.

Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 26 collection reimagines house slippers with interesting colorways and paired with socks made from unexpected, chic materials, such as silver-embroidered brocade, chiffon, and…
October 2 2025 2850

Jonathan Anderson's debut collection for Dior was shown at Paris Fashion Week.

Yesterday, at Paris Fashion Week, the New Look from Dior was unveiled, which the house's new creative director, Jonathan, was scheduled to present in the Spring/Summer 26 collection show.
October 2 2025 1917
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