Hand-decorated shoes created by members of the Krewe of Muses are among the most coveted parade throws in all of Carnival. Elaborately encrusted with glitter, costume jewels and toys, the shoes often ...

Kurun Tokyo opens its first overseas retail store at Takashimaya. The brand introduces handcrafted ballet flats designed for ...

For a long time in shoemaking, “made in China” meant one thing: Western makers outsourcing and cost-cutting while trading on a brand name. It’s not exactly a recipe for top-end, artisanal products. It ...

In an official release, the brand declares that “true craftsmanship cannot be faked,” referencing the fact that some luxury brands have been outsourcing production but charging Italian-made prices. In ...

Have you ever had a custom-made shoe? If you lived in a previous century you likely would have. Prior to 1859, when American engineer Lyman Blake invented a sole-sewing machine, shoe-making was ...

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Kids move through shoes fast — all the more reason to buy sustainably-made shoes that can be passed down to family or friends. Anyone who has children knows kids’ shoes take a beating and last less ...