For a few years they sold sneakers and street shoes under four brand names, including Cross Colours, Karl Kani and So...

FORBES: Sole Survivors

Designers at the company quickly "approximate" styles of sneakers, sandals and loafers soon after they hit the street in New York, London or Amsterdam.

FORBES: Sole Survivors

Designers at the company "approximate" styles of sneakers, sandals and loafers soon after they hit the street in New York, London or Amsterdam, rolling hundreds of designs a year, spotting a fad and getting their version into stores in three months, beating rivals by a month or more.

FORBES: Sole survivors

High-end street-wear shops throw in a carefully edited selection of Converse sneakers.

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