January 2026 News

UK retro brand Joanie closes down

On 21st January, UK online store Joanie Clothing announced their sudden closure on Instagram. They did gorgeous vintage inspired size 9 / 43 shoes in cute colours and their inclusive clothing range was very popular, so the news came as a shock.

The Joanie website is actually still online at time of writing, with just a tiny strip across the top saying "Please note we are currently unable to accept any orders", and apparently they stopped taking orders a few days before they announced the closure on social media.

I fear 2026 will be another year of brands going bust unfortunately. It's extremely hard times for niche retailers.

USA: Sample Sale in LA - January 17 & 18

Smash Shoes are having their first ever in-person sample sale in LA on January 17th & 18th.

There's over 100 pairs of shoes in sizes 9-14 us - OMG! See the video below & click the button to get your invite:

UK: 10% off at Otto + Ivy & Giveaway 12-18th January

To celebrate 6 years of Otto + Ivy, there's 10% off site wide from 12-18th January. Plus, enter to win a £100 voucher on Instagram!

Tip: shoes are still listed at full price, but you'll see a 10% discount at checkout.

Big congrats to Laura who started the brand from scratch in 2020 exclusively for shoe sizes 42-26 & now has over 100 gorgeous looks in her ever growing collection.

She's already started 2026 with a bang, launching her popular Ava flat in beautiful burgundy in both standard and wide fit sizes 42-46.

Hopefully she has plenty more pretty big shoes in store this year & beyond!

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