NEWS SOREL and Proenza Schouler announce exclusive footwear collab
trusted standard in elevated outdoor footwear since 1962, it’s been thrilling to see our iconic Caribou silhouette translated into two runway-worthy styles. Our shared appreciation for refined craftsmanship just made it work really well. The collection tells a story for both brands, and that’s ultimately what it’s all about.” The SOREL x Proenza Schouler
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eritage footwear brand, SOREL, has announced an exclusive footwear collaboration with luxury fashion
brand, Proenza Schouler. This Autumn sees the limited edition
footwear collaboration come to fruition; the SOREL x Proenza Schouler Caribou Mule and SOREL x Proenza Schouler Caribou Chelsea Boot have already debuted at the Proenza Schouler Spring Summer 2025 New York Fashion Week show earlier this month. “This collaboration beautifully merges
Proenza Schouler’s confident design language with our authentic SOREL heritage,” said Cory Long, President of Portland-based SOREL. “For SOREL, a
collaboration translates the function of the classic Caribou into an elevated, everyday pair of styles that can be worn around the city. The designs are crafted from a sleek leather in a palette of black, ochre and ecru. Each shoe features signature Proenza Schouler heavy contrast stitch for detailing, with a custom back logo tab. “We are excited to be partnering with SOREL to create the perfect all-weather footwear collaboration that merges Proenza Schouler brand codes with SOREL’s extraordinary heritage and sophisticated technical craftsmanship,” added Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, Founders and Creative Directors of Proenza Schouler. “We expanded on SOREL’s classic Caribou structure and aimed at urbanizing it by
Skechers achieves record quarterly sales S
kechers has announced “record” quarterly sales figures for the three months up to 30 September.
The brand reported quarterly sales of
$2.35 billion, a 15.9 per cent increase on last year. Direct-to-consumer sales grew by 9.6 per cent in the same period.
By region, sales grew by 30 per cent in EMEA – driven by double-digit growth across all countries and 14 per cent in the Americas. Robert Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer
of Skechers, said the company’s growth in the third quarter can be attributed to offering the right product at the right price and “ensuring availability at locations where consumers want to shop”. He went on: “Our product line-up offers a unique value proposition for partners and consumers – style, comfort, quality, and innovation at a reasonable price. The combination of these attributes sets Skechers apart.” The footwear brand is well known for
its celebrity endorsements; earlier this quarter, Snoop Dogg and Philadelphia 76ers basketball star Joel Embiid both achieved golden moments wearing Skechers during the Paris Olympic Games. Most recently, the company signed television host Howie Mandel and launched a campaign with him. “We are in the early stages of team sports with the global roll-out of Skechers court, football (soccer), basketball and cleated styles,” Mr Greenberg added, “with a growing roster of Olympians and elite athletes competing in our footwear.”
polishing it and stripping it back while respecting and preserving its highly functional qualities. We are delighted with the results which feel completely authentic to both brands.” The collaboration will be available for purchase
starting 22 October 2024, at SOREL, Proenza Schouler and select fashion and online retailers.
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