A sole-searching blog that uncovers the most directional movements afoot in the footwear industry. These boots were made for more than walking.
309 posts | Last entry Sep 27, 2018
Luxury Italian menswear brand Ermenegildo Zegna unveiled a WeChat Interactive Partnership late last week, to celebrate the launch of its latest XXX collection, its more urban, relaxed offer.
Sep 27, 2018 | By Sandra Halliday
Reebok just launched a new podcast, ‘Flipping The Game,' that deals with all-things female within the sneaker biz. It is a powerful voice for the ladies that not only drove the designs behind these shoes, but powered the blogs, and pioneered that confident sneaker styling we all now love.
Jun 15, 2018 | By Sidney Morgan-Petro
Located in East London’s trendy Truman Brewery, university graduates have been busy showcasing their final collections for Graduate Fashion Week. Here are WGSN's Dan Bisson's ones to watch.
Jun 07, 2018 | By Dan Bisson
At the Global Department Store Summit in London, Neil Clifford, CEO of Kurt Geiger, the world’s leading global luxury footwear retailer debated on whether the sneaker had reached peak sales.
Jun 07, 2018 | By Alice Gividen
Peripatetic workforces and nomadic lifestyles are disrupting seasonal purchases, particularly within the footwear market and the rise of mules are evidence of this. WGSN's Isabelle Coates reports.
May 25, 2018 | By Isabelle Coates
Transparent accessories are key for SS18, but they're set to evolve as we look to future seasons. Fulfilling the essential, commercial and directional market, here are three ways to give this trend a fresh feel. WGSN reports
May 19, 2018 | By Nicole McLennan
Clergerie's recent appointment of Perry Oosting as CEO signals a shakeup for the brand, with Oosting bringing in an entire new team, including a new creative director. WGSN's Ella Hudson interviewed Oosting to get the latest on Clergerie's rebrand.
May 09, 2018 | By Ella Hudson
In the wake of New Balance's sponsorship of the London Marathon, WGSN sat down with Tom Carleo, VP of Running & Outdoor at New Balance, to talk the future of athletic footwear, from sustainability, to customisation and 3-d printing.
Apr 24, 2018 | By Ella Hudson
Bulky, elevated dad sneakers are gaining traction and will be a key footwear item for 2018. WGSN's Sidney Morgan-Petro reports
Dec 25, 2017 | By Sidney Morgan-Petro
Brooklyn born rapper Joey Badass is named as PONY's first ever creative director and is launching his debut four-piece capsule collection.
Dec 21, 2017 | By Nigel Taylor
Check out the music, art installations, exclusive product collaborations and the most stylish attendees from this year's Complex Con.
Nov 16, 2017 | By Lourdes Linares
For the consumer active footwear is on the rise & shoe care is very important. So it's no wonder cleaning products for sneakers have increased dramatically
Sep 15, 2017 | By Dan Bisson