Barcelona-based footwear brand Alohas — the creator of those viral flats all over your FYP — has opened its first Los Angeles location at 1410 Abbot Kinney Blvd. in Venice, marking another step in its U.S. expansion after entering the market with a New York City store in 2025. The footwear label also has locations in London, Paris, Copenhagen, Milan, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Madrid. Founder and CEO Alejandro Porras told Fashionista that L.A. has always been one of Alohas' strongest markets, so a brick-and-mortar store made sense. "We believe retail should follow where the community already exists," he said via email. "Beyond that, L.A. is one of the world’s leading cultural references for fashion and style. Being present there is an important milestone as we continue building Alohas into a global brand." Of course, there's also the fact that Angelenos love a comfortable shoe, especially one that's more "sustainably" made (more on that in a m...
Kate Spade New York has appointed Jonathan Saunders as its new executive creative director, effective Aug. 26. The Central Saint Martins grad was most recently chief creative officer of & Other Stories, and has more than 20 years of experience at companies including Alexander McQueen , Diane von Furstenberg , Calvin Klein , Tiffany & Co. and Pucci . He also oversaw his own namesake line from 2003 to 2015 . Saunders is bringing his take on modern femininity to the Tapestry-owned brand, overseeing product design and visual identity, per a press release . He reports to Kate Spade Brand President and CEO Eva Erdmann, who joined the company in 2024 and spearheaded the splashy Gen Z-focused fall campaign featuring Ice Spice, Charli D’Amelio, Laufey and Reign Judge. Erdmann shared her excitement about Saunders' appointment and Kate Spade's ongoing refresh on LinkedIn . "The best creative directors don't reinvent beloved brands. They listen to them and connect their ...