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Vivobarefoot to open its first-ever US flagship store in New York City

British footwear brand Vivobarefoot is set to open its debut flagship store in the United States in New York City. Located in the trendy neighborhood of SoHo, the new 1,500 square foot store will open in June 2026, months after the functional footwear brand opened its regional headquarters in the US in Austin, Texas. The debut US flagship marks...

Fashion |Interview

Vivobarefoot’s Galahad Clark: Driving forward the ‘barefoot’ movement

Galahad Clark doesn’t just craft shoes; he’s helping consumers take a step away from the footwear industry’s obsession with narrow, rigid, cushioned shoes by marrying regenerative materials with a "foot-first" design philosophy, placing foot health at the heart of Vivobarefoot, a B-Corp certified British minimalist footwear brand. “The most...

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Kickers, San Marina, Pataugas: Chaussea's vertical integration strategy

By acquiring Kickers the French retail giant Chaussea is making more than just an opportunistic purchase. The Lorraine-based group has secured a 50-year-old brand, confirming the emergence of a strategic 'distributor-operator' model. This model allows for the vertical integration of struggling assets, fully leveraging the power of its 650-store...

Fashion |In Pictures

Pre-Fall 2026: Military luxe is a major trend: Olive green, officer details and more

There’s a renewed presence of military- and utilitarian-inspired silhouettes in the Pre-Fall 26 collections; anchored by khaki and olive green as practical, season-bridging hues. The trend is multifaceted, balancing classic officer-style details such as fitted, belted jackets and polished brass buttons, as seen at Veronica Beard—with more...