The sneaker world is just one area of fashion that needs to become more sustainable and those in the sector have been working on new ideas and better solutions for years. As such, new materials, new recycling concepts and shorter supply chains are helping to reduce the carbon footprint. The global market for sustainable sneakers was estimated at...
Apr 12, 2024
Online marketplace StockX has unveiled a new immersive shopping experience on Apple’s newly launched spatial computer, Apple Vision Pro. Accessible via an in-house designed app, the experience includes a sneaker showcase with 3D models, a product browsing feature, live market data and a ‘Shop the Look’ option allowing users to explore...
Mar 5, 2024
Former US President Donald Trump has turned to fashion capitalism to potentially cover the mounting legal fees and fines following a New York judge's ruling that he must pay 364 million dollars for obscuring his true wealth. Launching a sneaker named Never Surrender, Trump's high-top style is adorned with a red sole, gold leather body featuring...
Feb 19, 2024
Blocks79 is an Italian sneaker brand paying tribute to the sports world and Olympic games, taking inspiration from athletic elements such as track lanes, jersey numbers and starting blocks. The latter in particular embodies Blocks79’s spirit: The moment in time when a sportsman or woman concentrates all their emotions and energy before they run...
May 25, 2023
London-based Laced, the online marketplace that enables consumers to access in-demand and exclusive sneakers, has raised 12 million US dollars in a series A round of funding. The round was led by Talis Capital, with backing from H&M Group Ventures, the investment arm of the H&M Group, and previous investors BY Venture Partners and Truesight...
The sneaker brand KangaROOS has launched a limited edition sneaker in collaboration with Gizeh, the traditional cigarette paper brand. The collaboration is based on tradition and perfection, paying tribute to the heritage of both brands. For this collaboration, graphic designer and street artist Anna T-Iron has lent her creative signature to the...
May 4, 2023
VEJA and Bonpoint co-designed two summer colorways on the Ollie style. This collaboration also introduces a Baby style for the newborns. A children’s fashion Maison founded in 1975 - Bonpoint’s bold style set it apart ever since its first collection. The intuitive and visionary brand established itself as trendsetter thanks to its modern, unique...
Apr 3, 2023
The hype and demand around sneaker drops and limited edition products is showing no signs of slowing down. Research from Ypulse, a New York-based authority on Gen Z and Millennials, shows 2 out of 5 in this age demographic have bought a limited edition product. What began as a streetwear and sneaker activation tactic to generate hype, other...
Mar 13, 2023
Personalisation in fashion has been an ongoing trend in recent years and now the sneaker industry is catching up with custom designs, as the exclusivity of a one-of-a-kind item appeals to consumers. At the forefront of this trend is Matt Burgess, a graphic designer who founded MattB Customs in 2014 and has worked with brands including Google and...
Nov 9, 2022
Parisian fashion house Casablanca has unveiled its first sneaker, designed entirely in-house. The Atlantis sneaker has been designed by founder and creative director Charaf Tajer and art director Steve Grimes and takes its inspiration from the lost magical underwater kingdom. The sneaker style offers Casablanca’s unique free-spirited identity to...
Nov 8, 2022
Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds has unveiled its latest innovation, the ‘Plant Pacer’ sneaker featuring 100 percent plastic-free plant leather made from all-natural materials such as rubber and plant oils. The ‘Plant Pacer’ marks a further step into the lifestyle footwear category for Allbirds, while also championing what it calls a “truly...
Sep 13, 2022
Luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose is pushing ahead with its sustainability plan with a partnership with Coronet, a Milan-based producer of synthetic and plant-based leather alternatives, to launch Yatay, the first Made in Italy co-action platform for sustainable innovation. Golden Goose announced in March that it would be merging with a renowned...
Apr 22, 2022