World Footwear

Partnerships

New Circular Fibre Collective initiative aims to scale T2T recycling

Apr 28, 2026 / World
A new cross-industry initiative has been launched by The Fashion Pact and Fashion for Good to speed up the use of recycled and next-generation textile-to-textile (T2T) fibres throughout the global fashion industry

Kering takes minority stake in Icicle owner ICCF

Apr 22, 2026 / France
The France-based luxury group has acquired a minority stake in Chinese fashion group ICCF, best known for its flagship brand Icicle, as part of a partnership between the two companies

FAIST Voices: meet Bolflex

Apr 17, 2026 / Portugal
As part of the FAIST project, the Portuguese rubber sole manufacturer is breaking new ground in the field of Industry 4.0, while also deepening its commitment to recycled materials, a goal the company has pursued for a long time

Assomac signs agreements to support Kenya’s leather and footwear sector

Apr 1, 2026 / Italy
Assomac has signed strategic agreements with Kenyan partners to support the development of the country’s leather and footwear industries by supplying Italian technologies and machinery

Portuguese Shoes featured in Nespresso campaign with Dua Lipa

Mar 30, 2026 / Portugal
Portuguese footwear takes centre stage in Nespresso’s latest campaign with Dua Lipa, showcasing a design created in collaboration with Portugal's footwear industry and designer Willy Chavarria

FAIST Voices: meet Belcinto

Mar 24, 2026 / Portugal
As part of the FAIST project, the Portuguese leather goods manufacturer Belcinto was able to innovate existing technology, optimising several production processes and facilitating work that would otherwise be time-consuming

John Galliano enters two-year collaboration with Zara

Mar 23, 2026 / Spain
Zara has entered a two-year partnership with John Galliano, tasking him with “re-authoring” its archives. This signals his return to the atelier following his departure from Maison Margiela in 2024

Portuguese footwear reaches the Oscars

Mar 23, 2026 / Portugal
Portuguese footwear made an appearance on the Oscars red carpet when the actress and comedian Chloé Fineman wore shoes by Portuguese brand JJ Heitor to the Vanity Fair party

Portuguese footwear in the spotlight at international fashion weeks

Feb 23, 2026 / Portugal
The Portuguese footwear industry has strengthened its international presence by collaborating with prominent designers at major fashion events in New York, Paris and Milan

Portuguese footwear takes centre stage at Willy Chavarria’s Paris runway show

Feb 2, 2026 / Portugal
Portuguese footwear took centre stage at Willy Chavarria’s latest show at Paris Fashion Week, thanks to a collaboration with two Portuguese leading brands, supported by APICCAPS

Genesco plans to upgrade its information technology operations

Jan 28, 2026 / United States
The Nashville-based footwear company has announced plans to upgrade its IT operations as part of its long-term strategy to improve operational efficiencies across the business

Footasylum to expand across the Gulf region

Dec 30, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK-based retailer has partnered with Dubai-based Apparel Group in support of its first major expansion into physical retail outside the UK. This move marks the company’s entry into the Gulf market

Prada turns Kolhapuri controversy into artisan partnership

Dec 26, 2025 / India
The Italy-based luxury group is collaborating with Indian artisans on a limited-edition sandal collection inspired by the country’s traditional footwear, aiming to turn cultural appropriation backlash into a positive partnership

Kering Foundation launches research programme on violence against women and children

Dec 16, 2025 / France
In partnership with McGill University and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI), the Kering Foundation is launching a research programme that addresses the intersection between violence against women and children

H&M and Stella McCartney collaborate again after 20 years

Dec 11, 2025 / Sweden
The Sweden-based fashion retailer has announced a new collaboration with designer Stella McCartney, nearly 20 years after their debut partnership, with sustainability at its core
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