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In what has been cast as an unprecedented moment for the footwear industry, dozens of African-American professionals from across the shoe sector convened at Howard “Your Diversity Is ‘Your Secret Weapon’ — and Other Powerful Advice From the First-Ever African American Footwear Forum”

While the shoe action was quieter in London this season, there were still plenty of standouts on the runway. Here, two top buyers sound off “What Was Trending for Buyers at London Fashion Week”

When it comes to the value of its brand, Nike is miles ahead of its competition — or rather $14 billion ahead, according to Brand “Nike Tops List of Most Valuable Fashion Brands, but Adidas Is Gaining Ground”

Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas showed off their perfectly in-sync couples style at last night’s Los Angeles premiere of Chopra’s latest film, ‘Isn’t It “Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas Elevate Their Couples Style at ‘Isn’t It Romantic’ Premiere”

A life in the shoe business: Julia Toledano has poured all her energy into realizing that dream, with her footwear brand — dubbed Nodaleto and “Daughter of LVMH Fashion Group Chairman Launches Shoe Brand Inspired by Her Family Heritage”

Sneakerheads aren’t the only ones pouring money into the resale market these days — retailers are increasingly investing millions in secondhand marketplaces, making the space “Why Sneaker Resale Is the Hottest M&A Bet of the Moment”

UPDATE Feb. 27, 2019 at 6:45 p.m. ET: Adidas responded to a request for comment from FN. In an email the brand stated, “We have “Not Again: Now an Adidas Basketball Sneaker Has Busted Open on the Court”

Just days before reporting fourth-quarter earnings, Foot Locker Inc. has announced yet another major investment. The retailer put $12.5 million toward children’s apparel company Rockets “Foot Locker Continues Streak of Investments With $12.5 Million Bet on Children’s Apparel Brand”

If there’s anything that Brock Collection designers and co-founders Kristopher Brock and Laura Vassar are known for, it’s dresses — lush, feminine, Victorian-inspired gowns that “Brock Collection Debuts the Prettiest Footwear Collection for Fall 2019”

Still dreaming about those sky-high stilettos you passed by at the mall? Don’t be afraid to take them home. These days, there are lots of “7 Insoles That Will Help Take the Pain Out of Wearing High Heels”