Sneakers can be traced to 1860s England, where they were worn by the croquet-playing upper class. At the time function, not fashion, was their purpose. Not any more. Today, the fashion-forward sneaker culture is huge, with the global market forecast to reach more than US$100 billion in revenue by 2026, according to data research firm … Read more
NEW YORK — Nike‘s new chief executive officer Elliott Hill made the cross-country trek to New York on Monday night to help the company announce an extended long-term global agreement with the NBA and WNBA and the NBA G League. During a 90-minute presentation at its New York City headquarters, the company paraded out some … Read more
Nordstrom is placing the spotlight on women’s streetwear and sneaker culture this month with its latest in-store pop-up shop. According to the department store chain, Jordan Brand will take over The Corner shop at Nordstrom’s NYC through Nov. 10. Nordstrom said that the Jordan Brand at The Corner shop will showcase exclusive apparel, sneakers, and … Read more
Six-time NBA champion and basketball icon, Michael Jordan, handed smart financial advice to fellow star and close friend, Charles Barkley, during their playing days. When Barkley signed with Nike in 1992, his deal with the footwear and apparel brand was initially worth around $3 million. This led to Jordan stepping in to tell his US … Read more
