JUNE 2021 F E AT U R E S 10 Recipe for Success Charlie Liberge, co-managing partner of Quoddy, on why the timing is spot-on for the premium comfort brand. By Greg Dutter 14 It’s Show Time—Again! The Atlanta Shoe Market, Outdoor Retailer, FFANY and Magic are all planning in-person events this August. Here’s what to expect. By Greg Dutter 22 Reigning Men Dress-to-impress styles suitable for the office and on the town. By Ann Loynd Burton 26 Hot Stuff Sparkly, shimmery and shiny... designers celebrate the silver lining. By Ann Loynd Burton
D E PA R T M E N T S 4 Editor’s Note 6 This Just In: Los Angeles 8 Scene & Heard 18 This Just In: London 20 Trend Spotting
Caroline Diaco President/Group Publisher Greg Dutter Editorial Director Nancy Campbell Trevett McCandliss Creative Directors EDITORIAL Emily Beckman Associate Editor Kathy Passero Editor at Large Ann Loynd Burton Contributing Editor Melodie Jeng Marcy Swingle Momo Angela Contributing Photographers ADVERTISING/ PRODUCTION Jennifer Craig Associate Publisher Laurie Guptil Production Manager Kathy Wenzler Circulation Director Catherine Rosario Office Manager Mike Hoff Digital Director WAINSCOT MEDIA Carroll Dowden Chairman Mark Dowden President & CEO Steven J. Resnick Vice President & CFO
38 Shoe Salon 40 Last Shot
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Ron White classic pumps get a glam upgrade wrapped in metallic silver textile.
On cover: Chinese Laundry snake print platforms with sky-high block-heels tick all the Friday night boxes. PA G E
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Photography by Trevett McCandliss; model: Mary Crimmins/Supreme Model Mgmt.; hair and makeup: Shane Monden/ Next Artists; stylist: Nancy Campbell; fashion editor: Ann Loynd Burton.
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