Shoe of the Week: Mou Braid Sandal
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by Ann Loynd Burton
1d ago
Mou Braid Sandal Comfort slides are enjoying a moment in the spotlight, and cult London label Mou is offering one for the Anthropologie set. New for SS24, this Braid Sandal wears a striped fabric handcrafted in soft, recycled canvas. It wears the brand’s trademark cotton crochet stitch details. A puffy braided outsole offers an unexpected style element on the trending silhouette, perfect for fashion girls who don’t want to sacrifice style for comfort. The brand aims to strike a balance that hits on style and sustainability, fusing design innovation with traditional hand-crafted manufactur ..read more
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TAF and Kicks & Fros Event Draws Fashion-Forward Crowd
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by Ann Loynd Burton
1d ago
This past weekend, The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) hosted an event with Kicks & Fros at its Charlotte, NC, store in honor of Women’s History Month. Kicks & Fros is a lifestyle brand, sneaker cleaner, and community created to educated, entertain, elevate, and inspire Black and Brown women in the sneaker community. Kicks & Fros Founder Melissa Chanel The event was hosted by Kicks & Fros founder Melissa Chanel for an afternoon of music, style, and a lively panel discussion covering women in business, entrepreneurship, and self care. Panelists included licensed therapist Dr. Alicia Octavi ..read more
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Nordstrom Makes Room for Shoes with Namesake Brand, Sam Edelman Collab
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by Ann Loynd Burton
1d ago
Nordstrom started as a shoe store in 1901, and its 2024 “Make Room for Shoes” campaign is striving to bring the retailer back to its roots. “We want to be our customers’ go-to retailer for shoes,” confirms Executive Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, Tacey Powers. “We’re constantly working on ways to stay top of mind for them, and one of the ways we do this is by inspiring them with a curated selection of the world’s best brands across all price points.” Nordstrom’s namesake brand display Along with leading brands, Nordstrom re-launched its own namesake brand this month, grounded ..read more
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Claima Revolutionizes Footwear With Saucony and Clarks Collabs
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by Ann Loynd Burton
1d ago
Former Nike marketer and Claima co-founder Bimma Williams is continuing to make a splash in the footwear industry.  His independent creative agency Claima recently debuted two exclusive partnerships that are redefining style and empowering the next wave of BIPOC entrepreneurs. Claima Co-Founder Bimma Williams wearing Claima x Clarks Earlier this month, Claima and Saucony launched the limited-edition 3D Grid Hurricane Sneaker. Drawing inspiration from Williams’ hometown, the vibrant city of New Orleans, the yellow and purple design pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of the Big Easy ..read more
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Reduce, Reuse, ReWair: Dr. Martens Gives Secondhand Footwear New Life
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by John Jones
1w ago
Unlaced is pleased to share this post by John Russel Jones from MR, our sister publication from Wainscot Media. Dr. Martens boots have been considered a fashion icon almost since their introduction in the 1960s, but they were originally created for workwear—initially worn by postmen and policemen—so durability is part of the brand’s DNA. As part of Dr. Martens broader efforts towards circularity and Net-Zero by 2040, it has introduced the ReWair resale platform in the United States as the next step in the brands journey to offer lower-impact footwear. “ReWair is an excitin ..read more
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Vibram, MFA, and Endstate Join Forces on a High-Tech Sneaker
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by Ann Loynd Burton
1w ago
Art and footwear have long been intertwined, but this innovative new collab between Boston tech sneaker startup Endstate, Vibram soles, and the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) kicks it up a notch. The distinctive shoe merges fashion with technology to celebrate a new South Korean exhibit, Hallyu! The Korean Wave. The style, which drops March 24, showcases South Korea’s influence on today’s pop culture. Within the shoe, a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip connects customers to unique perks. Museum visitors can enjoy VIP and early entrance plus two MFA Late Nites and exclusive behind-the-scene ..read more
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New Balance Reveals Its Logo For Baseball Superstar Shohei Ohtani
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by Ann Loynd Burton
1w ago
In a big moment for baseball fans yesterday, New Balance revealed its logo for two-time American League MVP, Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani will lead his Los Angeles Dodgers at the MLB World Tour: Seoul Series presented by Coupang Play in South Korea this week. The record-breaking player is known for his unique ability as a hitter and a pitcher. And, Ohtani is the only player in MLB history to receive multiple American League MVP titles through a unanimous vote. The New Balance logo highlights this, along with the player’s athleticism and love of base running.  “To finally reveal this speci ..read more
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Shoe of the Week: Saucony x HOMMEWRK Coach’s Shoe
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by Ann Loynd Burton
1w ago
Saucony x HOMMEWRK Sonic Low Coach’s Shoe Saucony has reimagined its Jazz 81 low-top sneaker in collaboration with apparel design company HOMMEWRK. The limited-edition sneaker, dubbed the Sonic Low “Coach’s Shoe” is meant to pay homage to women in sports.  HOMMEWRK founder Nicholaus Williams, AKA Trinidad James Developed in collaboration with HOMMEWRK founder and rapper Nicholas Williams (also known as Trinidad James), the Coach’s shoe takes Saucony’s iconic Jazz 81 up a notch with premium nubuck leather and gold leather accents. Inside, the insole reveals the spirit of women winning ..read more
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British Luxury Sneaker Brand Mallet Partners With Smiley
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by John Jones
1w ago
Unlaced is pleased to share this post by John Russel Jones from MR, our sister publication from Wainscot Media. Mallet London and The Smiley Company unveiled their inaugural collaborative capsule collection. The collection features Mallet London’s Neptune style in black and white exclusively on Mallet.com. The distinguished British luxury footwear brand and Smiley aim to cultivate a lighthearted approach to life by infusing unique embellishments into everyday apparel and accessories. With an emphasis on spreading positivity through smiles, Smiley’s mission dovetails with Mal ..read more
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Shoe of the Week: All Black Clip & Stitch Loafer
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by Ann Loynd Burton
2w ago
All Black Clip & Stitch Loafer Loafers are continuing their moment in the spotlight. Always a wardrobe essential, the fashion set is embracing the style with cool-girl updates like chunky soles, metallic leathers and unexpected ornamentation. Enter this new style for FW24 from All Black: the Clip & Stitch loafer. Contrast stitching offers added detail along with a geometric metallic buckle. “Loafers are still very hot,” confirms Marty Rose, distributor for trend-driven All Black Footwear. “This style was a winner at market, as buyers were attracted to the new hardware treatment ..read more
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