Created by Francesca and Alessandro Gallo in 2000 through a mutual passion for art and fashion, Golden Goose’s luxury urban aesthetic speaks to a thoroughly modern consumer. With a firm will to preserve traditional craft and create sneakers of the moment, their sneaker collections channel the warmth of artisanal craftsmanship through perfect imperfections with graphic stars, camouflage trims and a hipster, lived-in patin

Founded over a century ago in Boston, Massachusetts, New Balance sneakers have altered the way the world trains, runs and stays active each day. From the popular Trackster that became a mainstay at MIT, Boston University and the YMCA, to the iconic 990s, New Balance running shoes have constantly supported runners with intelligence and research. It’s no surprise then that the brand’s growth mirrors that of the Boston Marathon.

For adidas, now one of the world’s biggest, most known, and most respected brands, it all started with shoes. Shoes to play in. Shoes to play better in. Shoes to win in. Shoes that, one day, would tread Wembley and Wimbledon, win medals at the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup. adidas ranges are famous worldwide.

For six consecutive years (2006-2012), Louis Vuitton was chosen as the best luxury brand in the world. Its valuation for 2012 was US$25.9 billion.