If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that we don’t need to own tens or hundreds of pairs of shoes and other clothing items. A couple pairs of functional, stylish pairs of shoes for a…
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Serena Williams saving her shoes for her daughter
Serena Williams is saving all her shoes to gift to her daughter when she’s older, as well as several pieces from her eponymous fashion label. The 37-year-old tennis star has said her collection of shoes…
Kanye West defends small fitting Yeezy sandals
Kanye West has defended his small fitting Yeezy sandals, claiming he wore them “the Japanese way”. The 41-year-old rapper was teased by his wife Kim Kardashian West for his seemingly ill fitted footwear when they…
Bata unveils its most stylish shoe collection
In March 2018, Bata Global launched a brand-new shoe line for trend lovers. Bata Red Label, designed and developed jointly between Bata and the Aldo Group combines the latest fashions with comfort and affordable prices….
The one shoe trend that’s tough to swallow (and wear)
When it comes to fashion, I’ve learned to accept the different, the daring and the downright bizarre trends that crop up every now and then. After all, isn’t that what makes this world so enticing…
Kenyan Footwear Giant continues search for the ultimate Designers Apprentice
On September 11 2017, Bata’s President for Africa Alberto Errico welcomed four aspiring young designers from the University of Nairobi and the Technical University of Kenya as part of the new “Bata Designers Apprentice” competition….
Steve Madden contemplates quitting the fashion industry
Steve Madden has contemplated quitting the fashion industry “more now” than ever before, although he is proud of the “wonderful company” he has created. The 59-year-old fashion designer – who founded his eponymous label in…
Japan fills its boots with bespoke shoes
When Yohei Fukuda left for England more than a decade ago to learn his trade as a master leather shoemaker, he could hardly have imagined that his native Japan would one day become a leader…
Shock as platform Crocs step out on Paris catwalk
Paris fashion was reeling Sunday from Balenciaga’s latest outrage/stroke of genius — platform Crocs. The luxury brand, which hit the headlines in April with its $2,000 (1,700 euro) blue leather “Ikea-style” bags, has raised eyebrows…
Dutch clog-makers hoping to put a stamp on the future
Just decades ago there were thousands. Now only about 30 Dutch clog-makers remain, fighting to save a dying craft with the wooden shoes more often found today as fridge-magnets rather than footwear. Expertly wielding a…