World Footwear

Sustainability

a.li.ás: a new pathway to a sustainable future

Aug 7, 2023 / Portugal
Committed to building a conscious and sustainable future, the Portuguese footwear brand a.li.ás has just arrived on the market under the motto ‘Another Way. Another Time. Another Place’

Camia sandals: made with Portuguese hands and Colombian hearts

Jul 31, 2023 / Portugal
Born between Portugal and Colombia, this brand-new sustainable fashion brand aims to revolutionise the concept of fashion with the introduction of the “Swap Sandal” model

Puma commits to sourcing leather from deforestation-free supply chains by 2030

Jul 17, 2023 / Germany
The Germany-based company has signed the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather, thereby committing to source bovine leather from deforestation-free supply chains by 2030 or earlier

Global alliance calls for the digital modernisation of labelling requirements

Jul 12, 2023 / World
A coalition of 130 organizations representing the fashion industry from around the world is pushing for the modernisation of labelling requirements to enable a reduction in waste and greater consumer access to information

Nike mocked for the look of recyclable sneakers

Jul 5, 2023 / United States
The US-based company has been the subject of internet backlash from footwear fanatics over the worn-out aesthetics of its 'ISPA Minbody' sneakers, designed to be easily disassembled

Report calls for actions across the whole supply chain to help reduce negative environmental impacts

Jul 3, 2023 / World
According to a report by the non-profit financial think tank Planet Tracker, retailers and fashion brands have limited direct control of most negative environmental impacts in the textile industry

CTCP promotes Bioshoes Creators summer workshop

Jul 3, 2023 / Portugal
The Portuguese Footwear Technological Centre (CTCP) is organizing a summer workshop for designers, footwear technicians, industry professionals and students who want to develop skills in the sector

Preparations for the next UITIC Congress steam ahead

Jun 30, 2023 / UITIC Congress 2023
The organization of the 21st edition of the International Technical Footwear Congress, which will be held next September, received 106 abstracts on the themes of sustainability and innovation

John Lewis to source all leather from high-welfare farms in the UK

Jun 21, 2023 / United Kingdom
The British retailer has announced that 100% of the leather used in its label sofas and chairs will be sourced from the higher welfare farms in the UK that supply Waitrose beef

Capri Holdings partners up with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Jun 13, 2023 / United States
The luxury fashion group has entered a three-year partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices in the US

Loewe opens first leather goods repair store

May 31, 2023 / Japan
The Spanish luxury label has opened in Osaka (Japan) its first store entirely dedicated to the repair and maintenance of leather articles. A leather artisan will be in the store ready to repair and renew damaged products brought in

Sam Edelman launches resale programme

May 8, 2023 / United States
The Caleres-owned footwear brand has unveiled a new resale programme for its products. Called ReLove, this peer-to-peer platform was created in partnership with the tech and sustainability platform Archive

Coach launches sub-brand focused on circularity

Apr 27, 2023 / United States
Coachtopia, co-created with a growing community of Gen Z members, was built according to circularity principles aiming to push for a transition to a fully circular fashion system

Repair Rebels: making repairing the new normal for every fashion consumer

Premium ContentApr 24, 2023 / Germany
We spoke with the founder of the German start-up Repair Rebels, Monika Hauck, who seeks to revolutionize the entire mindset of the fashion industry by reminding us that pieces worth wearing are always worth repairing

Gucci and Burberry join platform that aims to promote smart consumption

Apr 18, 2023 / United Kingdom
The two luxury brands have joined a new platform launched by the tech start-up Labell-D that aims to help consumers protect the value of their luxury products through validated pricing
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