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FDC Virtual Campfire #1: Sparking the Future of Footwear Design
On April 23, 2025, the Footwear Design Community (FDC) officially kicked off its first ever Virtual Campfire, a bold new chapter for next...
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Investment and Financing - New Look Secures £30 Million to Accelerate Digital Retail Transformation
British fashion retailer New Look has confirmed an additional £30 million investment from existing backers, including private equity firm...
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Engineering the Perfect Stride: MIT's Predictive Model Revolutionizes 3D-Printed Running Shoes
In the high-stakes world of athletic performance, the “perfect” running shoe has remained a moving target. While 3D printing has opened...
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Sustainability | P448 Continues to Highlight Environmental Hazards of Invasive Fish Species with New Collection
Italian footwear brand P448 has launched its third capsule collection made from leather derived from invasive fish species, as part of...
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Officina39 Explores PP Alternatives and Solutions
At the recent Kingpins exhibition in Amsterdam, Italian sustainable chemical company Officina39 showcased a series of new solutions to...
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Dries Van Noten: Where Textile Art Meets Footwear Design
As a member of the Antwerp Six, Dries Van Noten stands apart for his ability to balance poetic restraint with a bold creative voice. Much...
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BASF Successfully Ships First Batch of Bio-Based TPU
BASF recently celebrated the successful shipment of its first full container of bio-attributed (mass-balanced) thermoplastic polyurethane...
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Investment and Acquisition: The Deal Is Done: Prada Finalizes Acquisition of Versace
Though long anticipated, the official confirmation of the deal still sent ripples through the fashion industry. On April 10, 2025, Prada...
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ZEGNA Launches New Mocassin Collection, Continuing a Contemporary Expression of Italian Elegance
For the Spring Summer 2025 season, Italian luxury menswear brand ZEGNA has introduced a new Mocassin loafer collection. Rooted in...
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Redesigning the Insole: ASICS and Dassault Systèmes Reinvent Footwear
The future of footwear is no longer just about performance and aesthetics. It is about transforming how shoes are made and tailored to...
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Investment & Financing – ANTA Acquires Jack Wolfskin for $290 Million, Strengthening Its Global Multi-Brand Strategy
In April 2025, Chinese sportswear giant Anta Sports announced its acquisition of German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin for a total...
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CRAFT: From Swedish Air Force Base Layers to Global High Performance Sportswear
CRAFT, a functional sportswear brand from Sweden, specializes in technical apparel and gear for high intensity sports like running,...
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Exploring Ecoalf’s New Recycled Cotton T-Shirt Project
During Milan Design Week, Spanish sustainable apparel and footwear brand Ecoalf partnered with Materra, a company specializing in...
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Martine Rose: Rewriting Footwear Norms with Subcultural Codes
Martine Rose doesn’t design shoes to fit in. They’re meant to stand out, provoke, and even confuse. Whether it’s a mule made from a Nike...
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Shoes as Software: HILOS’s Shift from Product to Platform
In an era where sustainability and digital innovation are reshaping manufacturing, HILOS has positioned itself as a key player in the...
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SOJO: When "Repair" Becomes Part of Brand Culture
In the era of fast fashion, the pace of consumption continues to accelerate. People tend to frequently replace clothes, often discarding...
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Investment & Financing - Perfect Moment Secures $6.4 Million in Private Placement to Accelerate Global Expansion
High-performance luxury ski and lifestyle brand Perfect Moment recently announced the completion of a $6.4 million Series AA convertible...
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Vivobarefoot Partners with Maersk: Building a Sustainable Footwear Logistics Chain
Vivobarefoot has established a strategic partnership with logistics giant Maersk to achieve decarbonization, innovation, and responsible...
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Flashforge Launches R Series: A Revolutionary Mold-Free Solution for Industrial-Grade 3D Printing
As industries continue to pursue smarter, faster, and more flexible manufacturing solutions, transformative technology often becomes the...
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Utility, Reimagined: Heron Preston’s Leap into 3D-Printed Sneakers
Before launching his namesake label in 2017, Heron Preston was already testing the limits of fashion's boundaries. As a graduate of...
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