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Kenneth Cole’s Olivia Wedge earned a spot-on Glam Magazine’s comfiest sandal edit. The Olivia is an espadrille high wedge sandal. Espadrilles were first created in Spain out of two pieces of canvas, one covering the toe and the other the heel. They were worn by clergymen in farming communities with the intention of wearing them […]

Posing in a leggy look for the first time in a mass media ad campaign since her Daisy Duke days, Jessica Simpson, is showing off her hot new roller-skates! The glittery roller skates are the latest drop in her Jessica Simpson Collection line. Simpson posted on her Instagram one of the photos from the ad […]

Taking to Instagram on August 5, 4-time, NBA champion, Stephen Curry surprises his daughter, Riley, with a glimpse of his latest shoe, the Curry 10. The Instagram video states that Riley recently turned 10 years old, coincidently linked to the new Curry 10. Although the shoe isn’t available yet to purchase, the video clearly captions […]

As the next Back-To-School Shopping Season approaches, FN News presented a webinar, “Get Schooled: How to Cater to Millennial Parents and Their Kids. The Webinar featured Molly Hartney, Chief Marketing Officer of Rack Room Shoes; Brain Brunett, Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Rack Room Shoes and Chelsey Codrington, Senior Direction of Client Strategy […]

DKNY Ava Stone Lug Boot has been featured as part of Footwear News’ July Magazine. The lug boot is listed as one of the highlighted shoes for their Kid’s Trend Edit, A Dazzling Array, for the next Back to School Season.   Footwear News July 11, 2022 Edition

Many brands were able to showcase their product in person after several seasons of virtual connections. The big takeaway from this market was how companies are dealing with the current industry wide challenges that include the global supply chain and record high inflation in our current economy. Andrew Tastad, EVP and GM of Frye stated […]

Created in 2005 by Simpson, The Jessica Simpson Collection has grown into a popular destination over these past 17 years for women and juniors to shop shoes, clothing, accessories, and more. However, in 2015, Simpson made a deal with Sequential Brands Group Inc. with the expectation that their involvement would help expand her line. Instead, […]

For Peter Roccamo, president of Esquire Brands, the problem has put an unsustainable strain on the industry — for both manufacturers and retailers                          .   The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America is calling on President Joe Biden to eliminate tariffs on children’s […]

School is back baby. Rarely have families ever been this excited about fall, as kids prepare to return to classrooms. Brands are offering up styles that capture a sense of exuberance and optimism, such as the Jessica Simpson sneaker produced by Esquire Brands. Read Footwear News PDF

Social Media Influencer, Fernanda Romero posted on her Instagram Story a fun moment of her son opening some brand-new Kenneth Cole New York shoes!  There was much anticipation while opening the package with one of the trendiest styles this spring season! They loved the shoes, and he is so excited to go out and sport […]