If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Sandra Powers Murphy cut her teeth on Wall Street, started her own broker-dealer, published a book on marketing consulting, and otherwise stayed about as far away from the footwear industry as one can. Then, the mother of six experienced an awakening — in the form of a work trip to New York. ”It was 7:00 p.m., and I really wanted to catch the last train back to Boston. It was pouring rain and there were no cabs, if you can imagine a time before Uber, and I was like, ‘The only way I’m making this train is by taking off my shoes and running the 10 blocks,'” Murphy tells Footwear News. “Which is literally what I did, and when I got to Penn Station, I thought, ‘Oh my God. I probably just gave myself meningitis.’ How is this possibly what women were stuck dealing with? I j...
“The Odyssey” press tour held its grand finale on Tuesday night with the film’s New York City premiere, featuring the cast in peak Grecian-inspired style mode. Zendaya, who plays Athena in the film and regularly favors method dressing, opted for ethereal elegance, capturing the essence of the Greek goddess in a white Matières Fécales gown that took the divine imagery running through her wardrobe to its most extravagant point. So, how did the actress’ longtime collaborator Law Roach pull off this (Greek) godly fashion feat? From sculptural white gowns to an archival Givenchy look rooted in Greek mythology, WWD breaks down Zendaya’s Athena-inspired wardrobe and the history of the mythological character. Who Is Athena? The Athena Fountain statue, right, sits in front of the Parliament building with the spire of the Rathaus (City Hall) on the left in Vienna. Getty ...