1. Jack Rogers, maker of the ubiquitous Navajo sandal, is branching out to become a lifestyle brand. Maybe they just needed some variety. [WWD]
2. Charles Jourdan, notable footwear maker from the 60s and 70s, is relaunching with help from designer Alexandra Neel. We’re always excited to hear about the advent of more party shoes. [Blackbook]
3. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has officially declared that tanning beds are “carcinogenic to humans.” Switch to getting your fake tan on now. [IARC]
4. Georges Marciano, co-founder of Guess Jeans, has been ordered to pay $370 million in a defamation suit. He’s also planning on running for governor of California, and from the sound of things, he has a way to go before becoming a sartorial and political power player we respect. [LAT]
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