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Unna unveils Hoka as its first collaborative partner

Swedish running brand Unna, founded by designer John-Ruben Holtback, has unveiled its first design collaboration with Hoka. At the heart of the collaboration with the US running shoe specialist is a new version of the Hoka Speedgoat 2. This trail performance shoe has been reimagined by Unna with a blend of retro and modern aesthetics. Details...

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Fendi opens permanent shoe boutique in Harrods

Italian luxury brand Fendi has opened a permanent footwear boutique in London’s luxury department store Harrods. Located on the fifth floor within the retailer’s ‘Shoe Heaven,’ the 430 square foot Fendi footwear boutique has been designed to showcase the brand’s women’s shoes, leather goods and accessories in a space inspired by the contours and...

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Cleats for the streets: is this the peak of the football trend?

Football boots are making a major comeback as Gen Z ventures onto the streets in cleated footwear. What’s driving this trend? Experts from Adidas and Zalando offer some insights. Football is once again playing a prominent role in fashion, influencing not only streetwear but also designer collections. Football shirts have become wardrobe staples,...

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Clarks launches Roald Dahl kid’s collection

British footwear Clarks has unveiled a new kids’ shoe collection in collaboration with the Roald Dahl Story Company, bringing to life some of the author's most beloved children's stories. The Clarks x Roald Dahl collection launches on March 3, ahead of World Book Day on March 6, and showcases enchanting designs celebrating the British authors...

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Resort 25 Footwear Key Items: from loafers to leopard print boots

The Resort season (a.k.a. Cruise and Pre-Spring) drops in-store from December all the way through to March. The various collections can take on a variety of characteristics, from beach attire to apres ski. There is such variety that there are clothes to be worn in all four seasons. The footwear presented for Resort tells a similar story, from...

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Azazie launches shoes and bags to become a one-stop bridal shop

Azazie, the US direct-to-consumer bridal and special occasion dress brand is reinforcing its position as a one-stop bridal shop with a shoe and bag collection. The line of shoes and bags adds to its accessories category to offer its customers “affordable and beautiful options to match their outfits for every special event in their life”. Image:...

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Fratelli Rossetti: new flagship store in Milan part of retail expansion

Italian luxury shoe house Fratelli Rossetti has opened a new flagship store in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping centre in the heart of Milan. In addition to locations on Via Montenapoleone and Corso Magenta, the opening of a third Milan shop shows the brand’s investment in brick and mortal retail. The interior of the new...

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Serge Ruffieux launches accessories brand 13 09 SR

Former Carven and Dior designer Serge Ruffieux has unveiled the first collection from his new accessories brand 13 09 SR featuring shoes, sunglasses and hand-embroidered neoprene straps. 13 09 SR, named after Ruffieux’s birthdate and initials, was co-founded with French fashion journalist Émilie Faure, who exited Le Figaro earlier this year, to...

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Three sustainable shoe brands to keep an eye on

Comfortable sneakers, pared-back boots or polished oxfords, FashionUnited has selected three shoe brands for which sustainability is key. Allbirds With already more than a million pairs of sneakers sold in the US and the UK, Allbirds has reached cult status in terms of comfortable everyday sneakers. The new-zealander brand creates timeless...

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Streetwear sandals: Dr. Martens x Suicoke

British bootmaker Dr. Martens who has been into collaborations with other brands and stores like Atmos, JJJJound and Rick Owens to expand its offer, has most recently teamed up with Japanese footwear brand Suicoke. The result is an exclusive sandal collection that pairs Suicoke’s slip-on Mura model with Dr Martens’ custom Lorsan outsole. “...

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Ego launches first clothing collection

Footwear brand Ego has launched a debut clothing collection with LA-based influencer Stassie Karanikolaou, better known as Stassie Baby, who has more than 10 million Instagram followers. Stassie Ego is the Manchester-based brand's first head-to-toe offering, featuring an 18-piece clothing collection alongside eight pairs of shoes and five...

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Brother Vellies focuses on the new nude with Moda Operandi collection

Luxury fashion e-commerce platform Moda Operandi is teaming up with New York footwear label Brother Vellies. The collection, which launched on Feb. 4, features versatile shoes in neutral hues, focusing on nude tones. According to an announcement from Moda Operandi, the collection —which is inspired by the fact that not one nude shade fits every...