World Footwear

Events

Nike pushes design innovation

Apr 19, 2016 / United States
The US-based sports giant debuted a number of brand new styles as part of their Nature of Motion exhibition at the 2016 edition of the Milano Design Week

Heitor Klein, Executive President of Abicalçados, live on World Footwear

Mar 28, 2016 / United States
Aiming to get an updated view of the state of the footwear industry in Brazil, we spoke to the sector's association Abicalçados (Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association) and its President

Andy Warhol’s shoe prints to be sold in auction

Mar 24, 2016 / United States
It became known that Warhol, one of the major figures of the pop art movement, used to sketch shoes. Now its shoe prints will go on auction and can reach 215 thousand US dollars

Footwear brands return to the catwalk at Portugal Fashion

Mar 23, 2016 / Portugal
During the 38th edition of the fashion show, 6 footwear brands representing one of the most dynamic industries in the country were under the spotlight. Dkode, Fly London, JJ Heitor, J. Reinaldo, Nobrand and Ambitious presented the latest trends

Skechers is the official running shoe of the IRONMAN European Tour

Mar 14, 2016 / Europe
The global footwear brand continues to expand its Performance Footwear Division

Portuguese footwear at the heart of Moda Lisboa

Mar 11, 2016 / Portugal
In its most recent edition and while it celebrates its 25th anniversary, Moda Lisboa will once again showcase the results of the partnerships between the footwear industry and many Portuguese designers

GDS announces new dates

Mar 9, 2016 / Germany
A new sequence of days was announced for the next editions of the GDS– Global Destination for Shoes Accessories and tag it! – The Private Label Show

Paris Fashion Week says no to new shows model

Mar 1, 2016 / France
The governing body of the Paris Fashion Week - the Fédération Française de la Couture du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode - has announced that it intends to stand by the current system of showing collections six months in advance of them being available to purchase

theMicam with positive balance

Feb 21, 2016 / Italy
The Milan-held trade fair has received 32 703 visitors (+1.8%). International buyers deserved highlight, as signs of recovery are seen, according to the Italian Footwear Association

19th UITIC Congress with record participation

Feb 19, 2016 / India
A record number of delegates marked the latest edition of the UITIC congress: 596 delegates, including 174 international participants from nearly 30 countries, attended the event, which was held in Chennai

Retailers open to new suppliers at the GDS

Feb 18, 2016 / Germany
Winter trends, new collections and tomorrow’s technologies. From the 10th to 12th of February 800 brands presented themselves at GDS. 100 exhibitors were present at tag it! – The Private Label Show held concurrently

Luis Onofre with new online store

Feb 16, 2016 / Portugal
The designer's own store located at Avenida da Liberdade, in Lisbon, was the gathering point for several personalities who witness the announcement of the new distribution channel serving the brand

Can fashion change its calendar?

Feb 12, 2016 / World
The current dates in place for fashion shows and related events can change as the result of recent news. Burberry has announced a small revolution for its calendar of events

APICCAPS launches new Portuguese Soul platform

Feb 10, 2016 / Portugal
Last December, APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association, launched the 10th edition of the Portuguese Soul magazine

Portugal on its way to organise the XX UITIC Congress

Feb 5, 2016 / Portugal
The Congress of the International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) returns to Europe in its next edition due to be held in 2018
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