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Veja appoints new global commercial director

Enrico Pasi has been named the new global commercial director of Paris-based footwear brand Veja, a role he has held since September. Pasi announced the news in a post on his LinkedIn profile. Pasi has extensive experience in the footwear industry. He previously worked as global commercial director for footwear brand Autry International from...

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Veja opens its first London store

French sustainable trainer brand Veja has opened its first store in London in the centre of Seven Dials. Located at 45 Monmouth Street, between Covent Garden and Soho, the 1,475 square foot store offers the brand's range of footwear alongside an in-store cobbler station for repairs and cleaning of sneakers and shoes from any brand. Veja...

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Veja opens first in-house store cobbler in the US

French sustainable trainer brand Veja is opening its second location in New York City in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, today, April 9, featuring its first in-house cobbler in the US. Veja Brooklyn store Credits: Veja The new 2,300 square-foot space features original brick walls, concrete floors and wooden ceilings with wooden benches and plaster...

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Veja opens a repair shop in Paris

French sustainable trainer brand Veja has opened its first standalone sneaker “repair temple” in Paris. Known as the ‘General Store,’ the repair shop is located at 11 Rue de Marseille and offers cobbler and tailoring services to fix and extend the life of sneakers and clothing for any brand. Designed to act as a hub of sustainability, the store...

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The V-90 is VEJA’s new sustainable footwear style of the season

Creating a unisex style for footwear that looks both retro and modern, the V-90 mixes old-school 90s athletic fashion with new touches. The sneaker offers a good balance of style and comfort. With sustainable love from Uruguay VEJA’s latest addition, is made of the softest leather yet sourced by VEJA - O.T. leather (Organic Traced leather), from...

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Paris, New York, Berlin and now Madrid: Footwear Brand Veja Opens A New Store

After Paris, New York, and Berlin, Madrid becomes the next step for VEJA. VEJA choose to open its store in Justicia, on 44 Calle del Barquillo, a vibrant neighborhood that is a hub for artists, artisans, trendy cafés, and cool stores. The VEJA team collaborated with Plantea Estudio architects to preserve the existing building elements while...

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Veja Launches The Wata II, A Style Made of Organic Cotton

The organic cotton used by Veja is produced by farmers’ associations in Brazil and Peru which cultivate it with respect for people and the environment, according to fair trade principles. Veja works directly with the producers and buys their organic cotton at an uncorrelated price, fifty percent more than the market price. Between 2004 and 2022,...

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VEJA launches new children's sneaker in collaboration with The Animals Observatory

VEJA and The Animals Observatory are launching three kid styles in collaboration. This Spanish brand designs children’s collections with great aesthetics and comfort, but above all, colors, and fun. VEJA worked together with their colorful and playful vibes on their V-10, coming in three different colorways. To make it even more fun, the V on...

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VEJA teams up with Maison Bonpoint for Spring Summer 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...

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Veja launches Fitz Roy sneaker for SS23

As Veja is rolling out their SS23 collection, the sustainable brand presents a brand new sneaker with an eye-catching material mix, suitable for outdoor activities. The Fitz Roy’s design is sporting dynamic lines referring to classical running or hiking shoes but simultaneously shows the urban design aesthetic VEJA is known for. The profiled...

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VEJA: can satellites stop deforestation?

Picture: VEJA, courtesy of the brand • In 2019, VEJA and 2 Brazilian NGOs created a platform that uses satellites to track deforestation • VEJA uses data from Brazilian government satellites • The satellites monitor deforestation Picture: VEJA, courtesy of the brand • Each dot is a rubber producer • VEJA works with producer families that respect...

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New beginnings: Veja opens its new place in Paris

4200 square meters, 5 floors, 220 people working on site, a veggie restaurant and vintage furniture all over the place, this is VEJA's new home in Paris. For more than 9 months, their team worked alongside the architects of the studio Hugo Haas, keeping the raw and minimalist spirit of the VEJA Stores. Image: Antoine Huot for Veja Image: Antoine...