Visits: 18 About two years ago, a new tenant moved into Savile Row, the London street known as a center of men’s tailoring for more than 200 years. Rather than custom-made wool trousers and silk-lined jackets, however, Arthur Sleep sells …
The Secret Weapon of Celebrity Stylists? Comfortable Shoes.
Visits: 23 What do Queen Camilla, Julia Roberts and Gayle King have in common? Sole Bliss. The brand has become a go to for women who don’t want to suffer foot pain. Helen Mirren declared herself to be “in love …
Nikki Haley Wears the Skirts
Visits: 36 Whether on the debate stage or “The Daily Show,” the Republican presidential candidate is strategic about standing out — in every way. In a crowded field of Republican presidential candidates, Nikki R. Haley is starting to stand out. …
From LSD to I.P.O.
Visits: 34 This may be a tale about the rise of a German sandal brand, but it is not a straightforward fashion story. After all, for a large chunk of its 249-year history, Birkenstock was synonymous with extremely unfashionable stereotypes. …
Crocs Cowboy Boots? ‘Don’t Overthink It.’
Visits: 34 The company sure didn’t when it was developing its mutant cowboy boots, the brand’s latest attempt to create a wearable meme. John Wayne never dreamed of this kind of ventilation. A pair of cowboy boots was unveiled on …
Why Hunter, Britain’s Best Known Wellie, Fell From Grace
Visits: 39 Blaming supply chains, inflation and changing weather patterns, the Wellington boot brand stumbled toward the brink of extinction this week. Can it be saved by a new (American) owner? For decades, one fashion accessory was more synonymous with …
Have You Clocked These Boots?
Visits: 21 Every so often, a specific boot gets associated with a certain era. Will Blundstone’s Chelsea boots be the defining style of the early 2020s? Perhaps what recently happened to Jenn Stimple, a wardrobe stylist for TV and film, …
If You Want These Birkenstocks, You May Have to Pay Up
Visits: 28 The classic “Boston” style has become a rare commodity and nearly impossible to find in stores. Resellers are having a field day. Birkenstock Boston clogs should cost you about $160. If you can find a pair, that is. …
A Sneaker With a Built-In Puddle
Visits: 33 Thinking about oceans of plastic at Paris Fashion Week. During fashion week, we will be spotlighting the small details we saw on the runways that surprised or delighted us. Bring on the sculptural shoes and antique fork jewelry. …
In Afghanistan, Follow the White High-Tops and You’ll Find the Taliban
Visits: 25 MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan — The unassuming white leather high-top sneakers with green-and-yellow trim are a best seller for a roughly half-dozen shoe vendors in a sprawling bazaar in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif. But they are not in demand …