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Now that the Sambas have hit the masses, It girls are looking for their next cool sneaker, and Gola is having a moment. The kicks have garnered a cult following among early trend adapters. So it comes as no surprise that today, the brand is releasing a limited-edition apparel collab with fashion-forward retailer Anthropologie. The 34-piece collection is designed to elevate a women’s wardrobe and pair with the brand’s Anthro-exclusive colorways. Think summer-ready hues like bubblegum pink, heather gray, and green. Items combine Gola’s rich heritage and retro style with Anthropologie’s city-mee ..read more

In 1978, two NYC artists, Sandra Chilewich and Kathy Moskal, dyed Chines slippers in an array of colors. The slippers quickly garnered a cult following that landed the styles in the pages of Vogue and the brand in Henri Bendel’s, and HUE was born. The following year, the brand pivoted to marketing colorful tights in open packaging. In the years following, HUE became known for its legwear, socks, leggings, and sleepwear. Now, it’s returning to its footwear roots with a wellness-driven flat shoe. The Anna Liflat has a fashion-forward pointed toe and a removable wedge insole for suppo ..read more

From driverless cars to English homework done in an instant by ChatGPT, we are in fact living in the future. Swiss sportswear brand On has released an innovative footwear technology that will propel the industry forward. Its LightSpray technology is designed to enhance athletes’ performance (runner Hellen Obiri has been winning marathons in the shoes since April) using an ultra-light one-piece upper. The LightSpray uppers are as their name suggests, sprayed, not built, automated by a robotic arm. The innovative process at the brand’s Zurich lab is capable of producing shoes in just three minu ..read more

This past weekend’s Ambani wedding, reported to cost $600 million, celebrated the union of Anant Ambani (youngest son to multi-billionaire Mukesh Ambani) and his new wife Radhika Merchant (a pharmaceutical heir). Guests of the affair included Indian prime minister Narendra Modi as well as celebs including Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas, Nicky Hilton Rothschild and James Rothschild, and Kim and Khloé Kardashian, to name a few. Photo: Cult Gaia Guests were bedecked in saturated hues, ornately beaded gowns, drippings of gold, and sumptuous satin. Among the attendees was Jasmin Larian Hekmat ..read more

Run speciality store franchisor Fleet Feet has just released its inaugural Running Report. The data is a compilation of a survey commissioned with YouGov, scan data from technology partner Volumental, and systemwide sales data from Fleet Feet’s more than 270 locally owned and operated stores. Results detail general consumer interest as well as bestselling brands and products. “Some of the data validates what we know about our customers and products, and supports what we see in our stores each and every day; while other data challenges us to think differently about how we can connect with new ..read more

Danner Bull Run Boot Hot off of the Fourth of July, we’re calling out a made-in-America style from one of the USA’s leading heritage brand. Charles Danner founded his eponymous bootmaking business in 1932, based on the principle that superior craftsmanship mattered. The brand has multiple categories of American-made styles, from Berry Compliant boots that source every grommet and stitch stateside to made-in-the-USA options that source materials abroad. The Bull Run boot is a longtime favorite, using imported materials but totally handcrafted in the brand’s Portland, OR, factory. The full-grain ..read more

Model, socialite, and influencer of influencers Hailey Bieber has blazed many trends — like her glazed donut nails and recent declaration of “hot pink summer.” Her beauty brand, Rhode Skin, has a cult following for its juicy lip tints and pocket blush. Earlier this month, the star entered the accessories space with a new Summer Lip Case. The phone case, available in several peachy hues, is designed to pair with the brand’s Peptide Lip Tints and act as a sleek carrier. The brand’s initial drop quickly sold out. And as trend predictor Cat Ward of @glowupu espoused on Instagram and TikTok, “Othe ..read more

It’s no wonder Sweden-based ATP Atelier has a cult following. The brand is based on the Italian way of living and a philosophy it calls, smart luxury. “ATP Atelier has since day one been more of a lifestyle than anything else. It’s a mindset of enjoying the good things in life,” confirms Co-founder and Creative Director Maj-La Pizzelli. “It’s about knowing what you want and being confident enough to lay out your own path — an inclination to not follow short trends and find your own secret hideaways.” The brand gets its special sauce Pizzelli, who was previously Product Director at iconic Scand ..read more

According to a new study from global research and advisory company Technavio, the global footwear market size is estimated to grow by $113.6 billion from 2024–2028. The market is set to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CGAR) of 4.73% during this time period. What’s driving the uptick? The study credits product premiumization, with an increasing demand for customized footwear. Elements curtailing profits, however, include rising labor costs and fluctuating raw material prices. The study factored in key players including Adidas, ASICS, Dolce and Gabbana, Ecco, Geox, New Balance, Nike, Un ..read more