Jennie Bell

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Katie Abel |Jennie Bell

For generations, the footwear industry has been defined by families that have contributed their passion, determination and business prowess to building thriving companies. Along the way, many of their monikers have become household names, from Birkenstock and Clarks to Nordstrom and Ferragamo. As FN marks its 80th anniversary, the editors look back at the stories behind some of those legendary shoe dynasties.

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Jennie Bell

Throughout FN's eight decades, the shoe industry's greatest visionaries have shared with the magazine the inside secrets of their business strategies and ambitious goals. These have included leaders like Nike's Phil Knight, Kith's Ronnie Fieg, fashion icons Tory Burch, Steve Madden, Kenneth Cole and many more. But these entrepreneurs have also opened up about the personal philosophies that have guided their journeys, sharing nuggets of wisdom gleaned throughout their storied careers.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jennie Bell

Essential Wisdom From Phil Knight, Steve Madden, Tory Burch and 21 More Fashion and Footwear Power FoundersThroughout FN’s eight decades, the shoe industry’s greatest visionaries have shared with the magazine the inside secrets of their business strategies and ambitious goals. These have included leaders like Nike’s Phil Knight, Kith’s Ronnie Fieg, fashion icons Tory Burch, Steve Madden, Kenneth Cole and many more.

1 month ago | wwd.com | Jennie Bell |Ian Servantes

It can be tough to put a price on our passions. But for true devotees of footwear, money is no object when it comes to obtaining iconic shoes or ultra glamorous heels. At the end of 2024, the list of the most expensive shoes in the world got a new number one item - scoring a price that far exceeded all previous values for either the most expensive shoes or the most expensive sneakers.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jennie Bell |Ian Servantes

Inside the World of the 25 Most Expensive Shoes Ever Sold: Heels, History and Sneaker HypeIt can be tough to put a price on our passions. But for true devotees of footwear, money is no object when it comes to obtaining iconic shoes or ultra glamorous heels. More from WWDAt the end of 2024, the list of the most expensive shoes in the world got a new number one item — scoring a price that far exceeded all previous values for either the most expensive shoes or the most expensive sneakers.