Brands
UGG unveils boot made with regeneratively sourced materials
The Californian brand announced the launch of Classic Mini Regenerate. Available for adults and children, this boot is made with materials from Atkins Ranch, known for its regenerative practices
Plumex bets on footwear for diabetics
The Portuguese brand, which has already a footwear line for this segment, teamed up with the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco to further research on this type of footwear
Footwear industry: very positive first semester now threatened by clouds of uncertainty
Watch out an interview with our Editor, Joana Vaz Teixeira, and get the latest updates on the footwear industry, with a focus on the main insights from the performance in 2021, going to the current scenario and the future perspectives
Timberland launches circular boot
Timberloop Utility Boots are the highlight of the new Fall/Winter 2022 Earthkeepers by RÆBURN collection, designed to be fully disassembled and recycled at the end of their useful life
Golden Goose acquires Italian Fashion Team
The luxury sneakers brand announced that it has bought its top supplier for an undisclosed sum to boost capacity while retaining its commitment to authenticity and sustainability
Gucci appoints new CEO of its Vault and Metaverse Ventures
The luxury House has named Robert Triefus as CEO of Gucci Vault and Metaverse Ventures, the newly created division designed to scale and expand the brand's metaverse and gaming strategies
Le Coq Sportif shoes to be again manufactured in Argentina
The Argentine company Bicontinentar, which restarted a sports shoe production line in May 2021, in Chivilcoy, announced that it will manufacture footwear for the French brand Le Coc Sportif and open a second line for Under Armour
Brazilian footwear industry created 40 000 jobs in 2022
Data prepared by the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) based on information from the Ministry of Labour and Welfare, indicates that between January and August the footwear industry generated 40 000 jobs
Taipei Fashion Week partners with JOOR Passport
For a third season, the Taiwanese Fashion Designers will be featured in an exclusive event on JOOR Passport’s digital platform
French Edit Pop-Up opens at Chelsea Market in NY
The French Footwear Edit Pop-Up opened on the 1st of October at Neighbourhood Goods in Chelsea Market, featuring six brands that display the diversity of French craftsmanship in shoes
Brazil: e-commerce represents 30% of the sales of the footwear industry
The statement comes from the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) and is the reflection of an increase in online sales, which was fuelled by the pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns
Burberry appoints Daniel Lee as new Chief Creative Officer
Daniel will join Burberry on the 3rd of October 2022. He will be based at Burberry’s headquarters in London and report to Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Akeroyd
Swiss On presents first-ever carbon emission shoe
In collaboration with LanzaTech, Borealis, and Technip Energies, the sportswear brand created the Cloudprime sneaker using carbon emissions as a raw material to reduce the brand's carbon footprint
Havaianas and MARKET team up on thermos-reactive flip-flops
The Brazilian brand, known for its flip-flops, and the Los Angeles-based streetwear label co-created an exclusive capsule collection that features the very first thermos-reactive sandals-
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