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Helen Kirkum debuts bags and home accessories at LFW

British footwear designer Helen Kirkum, known for her sustainably reconstructed sneakers, debuted a new range of bags and home accessories alongside new footwear silhouettes at London Fashion Week. For her presentation ‘Cobbled Together,’ showcased as part of the NewGen initiative, Kirkum unveiled her upcoming sneakers and accessories in an...

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Levi’s and Crocs unveils capsule collection

Casual footwear brand Crocs is pushing ahead with its collaboration strategy with a new capsule collection with denim brand Levi’s to celebrate the 150th anniversary of 501 jeans. The three-piece capsule collection aims to merge “casual comfort and quality design” and features two elevated takes on Crocs’ All-Terrain Clog and a new Classic Clog....

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Caleres appoints first-ever chief design and product officer

American footwear group Caleres, which includes Vince, Dr Scholl's, and Blowfish Malibu, has promoted Natelle Baddeley to chief design and product officer, effective immediately. In the newly created role, Baddeley will have creative oversight of the majority of the Caleres brand portfolio, including Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr Scholl's, Veronica...

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Charles & Keith launches capsule collection with Henn Kim

Singapore-based footwear and accessories label Charles & Keith has teamed up with visual artist Henn Kim, renowned for her surrealist black and white drawings on a capsule collection. The four-piece all-black ‘Heart is Every Where’ capsule collection is inspired by Kim’s desire for the products to be worn anywhere and everywhere and “for each...

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Express names Brian Atwood as creative director of footwear

Luxury footwear designer Brian Atwood has been named as the creative director of footwear at US retailer Express, overseeing women’s and statement men’s footwear. Atwood, appointed to create “excitement” for Express’ footwear offering, has also designed a 'Brian Atwood for Express’ shoe collection featuring a selection of his signature styles,...

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Crocs unveils collaboration with Feng Chen Wang

Casual footwear brand Crocs has unveiled a limited-edition collection with Chinese designer brand Feng Chen Wang to reinterpret two of its silhouettes – the Siren Clog and the Echo Clog. The Crocs x Feng Chen Wang collection, which launches on September 1, draws inspiration from the Chinese brand’s deconstructed yet functional and unisex...

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Gobi cashmere expands into footwear

Gobi, a company founded in 1981 that produces cashmere products in Mongolia, is launching a footwear category. Drawing on over five decades of expertise as a sustainable cashmere brand, the company has launched low and high-top versions of a cashmere shoe, blending comfort, style and elegance. With a commitment to reshaping the luxury landscape...

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Item of the week: the leather sandal

What it is: One of the most notable footwear trends for the menswear SS24 season was that of the leather sandal, adorned by models on almost every runway hosted by a luxury designer. This sleek shoe style could be seen paired with both sharp tailored suits and more casual looks, making it suitable for a variety of occasions. The emphasis on such...

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Clarks Originals launches collaboration with Daniëlle Cathari

Heritage footwear brand Clarks Originals has unveiled its first-ever collaboration with Amsterdam-based fashion designer Daniëlle Cathari, a reimagining of its iconic Wallabee silhouette. Cathari, known for her playful femininity and subversive take on classic designs, has reworked Clarks Originals Wallabee hand-stitched moccasin silhouette,...

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Le Tigre steps into footwear through Designer Brands partnership

New York sportswear label Le Tigre has unveiled its first footwear line as part of Designer Brands’ efforts to expand brand capabilities. The retail group initially formed a licensing agreement with Le Tigre in July 2022, alongside its acquisitions of Keds and Topo Athletic, all moves aimed at growing its portfolio and leveraging its...

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Vibram joins Bluesign as a systems partner

High-performance rubber footwear sole company Vibram has become a Bluesign systems partner, the Swiss material verification firm has confirmed. The partnership between Vibram and Bluesign marks the first shoe sole manufacturer and first footwear brand to be represented, highlighting Vibram’s commitment to manufacturing long-lasting, high-quality...

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Dr. Martens launches collaboration with Wacko Maria

Footwear brand Dr. Martens has launched its first-ever collaboration with Japanese streetwear giant Wacko Maria inspired by both brands’ mutual obsession with music. The Dr. Martens x Wacko Maria collaboration combines the heritage brand’s timeless 1461 Oxfords silhouette with Wacko Maria’s use of bold animal prints. The collection features two...