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Tod’s unveils collaboration with Rahul Mishra

Italian luxury fashion house Tod’s has unveiled a collaboration with renowned Indian couturier Rahul Mishra, which will debut during London Fashion Week with a cocktail party at the brand’s Bond Street boutique in London. Mishra is the latest designer to participate in Tod’s new ‘Tod’s Factory’ project, a creative laboratory where established...

Business

Deichmann shows interest in footwear trademark rights of bankrupt Esprit

Shoe store chain Deichmann is interested in the brand rights for shoes of the bankrupt fashion brand Esprit. The company confirmed this to a German press agency. "The offer concerns only brand rights and no operational business interests of the company," a spokesperson shared. According to its own statements, Deichmann has been working with...

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KangaROOS Unveils Limited-Edition Sneaker Collaboration with PepsiCo

Celebrating Heritage, Craftsmanship, and Innovation in a Special "Made in Germany" Edition Pirmasens, August 22, 2024 – KangaROOS is proud to announce a unique limited edition sneaker collaboration with PepsiCo. This exclusive sneaker, handcrafted in Germany, marks a significant moment in our brand’s history, combining our legendary...

Schools

12 emerging designers to take centre stage at footwear fair Micam

International footwear trade fair Micam Milano is set to return to Milan's exhibition centre Fiera Milano from September 15 to September 17. For its upcoming edition, the event is placing a spotlight on emerging designers. The jury who selected the young designers includes, among others, stylist Ernesto Esposito, president of this year’s jury,...

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Spanx founder launches shoe brand Sneex

Sara Blakely, the founder of shapewear brand Spanx, is looking to disrupt the footwear market with the launch of a new luxury shoe brand Sneex, which blends the style of a traditional high heel with the performance and comfort of a sneaker. For 25 years, Blakely has been on a mission to advocate for women through products, placing comfort at the...

Business

Sarah Jessica Parker to shutter namesake footwear brand

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is preparing to shut down her namesake footwear brand, SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker, this autumn, amid heightened competition in the independent shoe sector. A statement from the brand, seen and reported on by Footwear News and WWD, confirmed the news, stating: “After 10 colourful years, SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker...

Fairs

From the USA to Europe: Spanish footwear sets out to double its international footprint

Madrid – Summer and summertime are synonymous with vacations and long days at the seaside, but not so much for professionals in the Spanish footwear industry. The sector has also dedicated itself to exhibiting its latest proposals in specialized trade shows during the summer, from the United States to Europe; a practice that will continue with...

Fashion

Lucchese expands partnership with Dallas Cowboys

American bootmaker Lucchese has announced an expansion of its partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, making it the ‘Official Boot’ of the National Football League (NFL) team. The company has already been working with and supplying bespoke performance boots to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC) for 13 years, which have garnered a more...

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Global Footwear Awards collaborate with Spanish footwear incubator INDIPROC to champion footwear design talent

A quick visit to the website of the Global Footwear Awards offers a glimpse into the future of footwear, a reality already being shaped by entrepreneurs in the sector who are giving free rein to their most futuristic ideas, thus propelling the industry to new heights. However, these visionaries often face a lack of resources needed to bring...

Business

Avoli raises 2.1 million dollar in funding as it secures first retail partner

Women’s footwear brand Avoli has announced the closing of a 2.1 million dollar seed round, coming in above its initial target of 1.5 million dollars with significant contribution from a range of investors, including co-founder of Altos Ventures Ho Nam. The brand, which was founded in 2023 and particularly caters to volleyball athletes, said it...

Fashion

Skechers debuts new collection with John Deere

Footwear and apparel brand Skechers has launched a new collection with work and outdoor brand John Deere. The collaborative collection includes footwear styles for men and children that blend John Deere’s heritage with Skechers' innovative comfort-driven technologies. Designed with agricultural professionals, construction workers, outdoor...

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Fewer shoes produced in 2023

Global footwear production decreased by 6 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to research on the global footwear industry by the World Footwear Yearbook. These figures are adjusted and do not take into account the low point during the coronavirus pandemic years of 2020 and 2021. EU Share Declines by 5 Percent, Asia Remains...