Katie Abel

New York

Executive Editor, PMC at Footwear News

Executive Editor @footwearnews

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Articles

The Family Behind Mystique Sandals Plans to Sell the 26-Year-Old Brand

3 weeks ago | footwearnews.com | Katie Abel

The Levys have worked tirelessly to build the label in Los Angeles and Bali. What began as a passion project for a husband-and-wife duo turned into a thriving handmade sandal business. Now, after 26 years, the Levys — the family behind Mystique Sandals — are ready to embark on a new chapter and have decided to sell the brand.
The Family Behind Mystique Sandals Plans to Sell the 26-Year-Old Brand

3 weeks ago | sg.style.yahoo.com | Katie Abel

Katie Abel22 April 2025 at 4:39 pm·2-min readWhat began as a passion project for a husband-and-wife duo turned into a thriving handmade sandal business. Now, after 26 years, the Levys — the family behind Mystique Sandals — are ready to embark on a new chapter and have decided to sell the brand.
Shoe Stocks Are Getting Pounded After Trump Tariff Moves ‘Far Worse’ Than Expected

1 month ago | footwearnews.com | Katie AbelPlus icon |Katie Abel

Shares of Nike, Adidas, Puma, Skechers, VF Corp. and more are being hit hard. Shoe stocks are falling sharply in pre-market trading as footwear players brace for a brutal Thursday on Wall Street following President Donald Trump‘s dramatic tariff moves. Footwear is in the spotlight as one of the most impacted categories, with Asian countries like China, Vietnam and Cambodia — where a large portion of shoes sold in the U.S. are produced — are facing tariffs as high as 50 percent.
Nike, Deckers and More Shoe Stocks Are Getting Pounded After Trump Tariff Moves ‘Far Worse’ Than Expected

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Katie Abel

Updated, 10:51am: Wall Street rout continues, with the shoe sector hit hard. Shoe stocks are falling sharply in pre-market trading as footwear players brace for a brutal Thursday on Wall Street following President Donald Trump’s dramatic tariff moves.
Beloved Footwear Executive Sonny Shar Dies at 86

1 month ago | footwearnews.com | Katie AbelPlus icon |Katie Abel

Sonny Shar, the beloved footwear executive known for his sharp business acumen, genuine kindness and quick wit, died on March 21. He was 86. Shar led British footwear giant Pentland Group Plc’s U.S. operations for 20 years and helped the firm gain a strong foothold in the American market. But the quintessential family man certainly wasn’t a typical shoe dog. In 2014, when Shar was inducted into FN’s Hall of Fame, he said he could never have predicted his career path.
Beloved Footwear Executive Sonny Shar Dies at 86

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Katie Abel

Sonny Shar, the beloved footwear executive known for his sharp business acumen, genuine kindness and quick wit, died on March 21. He was 86. Shar led British footwear giant Pentland Group Plc’s U.S. operations for 20 years and helped the firm gain a strong foothold in the American market. More from Footwear NewsAdvertisementBut the quintessential family man certainly wasn’t a typical shoe dog.
Highlights From Paris Fashion Week's Presentations

2 months ago | wwd.com | Sandra Salibian |Katie Abel |Lily Templeton

PARIS - There's life beyond the catwalk, in bustling showrooms and charming presentation venues that rival runway shows. These locations provide the perfect backdrop for accessory brands to spotlight shoes and bags from their fall 2025 collections. From '90s minimalism that elevates everyday styles to artful flourishes highlighting craftsmanship, brands explored a range of creative direction.
Inside CamperLab's First Store in Paris' Marais

2 months ago | wwd.com | Katie Abel

For Achilles Ion Gabriel, walking into CamperLab's new store in Paris' Marais feels like coming home. The Finnish designer, who became creative director of CamperLab in 2019 and took the reins of the entire Camper brand a year later, recalled that his first office in Paris, early in his career, was just steps away from the new store on Rue Debelleyme. "The location is super special for me," he said Monday during a preview ahead of an evening launch event during Paris Fashion Week.
Inside CamperLab’s First Store in Paris’ Marais

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Katie Abel

For Achilles Ion Gabriel, walking into CamperLab’s new store in Paris’ Marais feels like coming home. The Finnish designer, who became creative director of CamperLab in 2019 and took the reins of the entire Camper brand a year later, recalled that his first office in Paris, early in his career, was just steps away from the new store on Rue Debelleyme. More from WWD“The location is super special for me,” he said Monday during a preview ahead of an evening launch event during Paris Fashion Week.
Sergio Rossi Collaborates With Rising Stars Duran Lantink, Hodakova on Paris Fashion Week Runway Shoes

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Katie Abel

A week after Paul Andrew revealed his debut collection for Sergio Rossi in Milan, the Italian label had two big moments on the Paris runway. Sergio Rossi teamed up with two fast-rising brands — Duran Lantink and Hodakova — for a pair of attention-grabbing collaborations. More from Footwear NewsLantink had everyone buzzing on Sunday, with a show that took his trademark humor and boundary-breaking ideas to another level.