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BoF Insights | The New Statement Shoe: Reimagining Designer Footwear

Read the latest BoF Insights report to get BoF’s perspective on designer shoes, covering shifts in the competitive landscape, product innovation and what high-net-worth individuals in particular are looking for when buying designer shoes.

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06 December 2022

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Thanks in large part to the rise of streetwear — and the elevation of the sneaker into a status symbol — alongside the impact of the pandemic on lifestyles, designer footwear shoppers today are looking for both comfort and statement styles that push the boundaries of traditional features. The latest report from BoF Insights,

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About the authors

Diana Lee

Diana Lee is the Director of Research & Analysis at The Business of Fashion. She is based in London and oversees the content strategy and roadmap for BoF Insights.

Rawan Maki

Rawan Maki is Director of Advisory at the Business of Fashion (BoF). She is based in London and is part of BoF’s Insights team, which arms fashion and luxury executives with proprietary business intelligence.

Benjamin Schneider

Benjamin Schneider

Benjamin Schneider is the Senior Research Lead at the Business of Fashion (BoF). He is based in New York City as part of BoF’s Insights team, which arms fashion and luxury executives with proprietary business intelligence.

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