Sports
May 31, 2023
Launchmetrics found that luxury brands are majorly taking advantage of this consumer wave of stylish comfort by making waves in the sneaker world. Image credit: Li-Ning
By Zach James
Following the pandemic, trends in the fashion sector are surging further and further toward more casual and athletic options, with money surging toward consumers' feet.
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