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Community Clothing launching trainers with Norman Walsh

Community Clothing, the apparel brand and social enterprise founded by Patrick Grant, is launching trainers made in the UK with cult British sports shoemaker Normal Walsh. Grant has worked with the Walsh team to re-design a 1980s running shoe from their extensive archive to introduce a new unisex running shoe named ‘Beacon’ after Beacon Fell, a...

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Hylo Athletics opens pop-up at Harrods

London-based Hylo Athletics, the B Corp and vegan-certified sportswear brand founded in 2020 by ex-footballer Michael Doughty, has opened a summer pop-up at Harrods showcasing its innovative trainers and allowing customers to recycle their old trainers. The pop-up, situated on the second floor, will run until July 31 and features a Hyloop...

Fashion

Stine Goya to launch debut sneaker for SS23

Copenhagen-based fashion label Stine Goya has confirmed that its debut sneakers, first showcased on the catwalk during Copenhagen Fashion Week, will launch on April 5. The launch is part of Stine Goya’s ongoing product development into footwear, and offers a design driven by longevity and tactility with a colourful and “energetic silhouette”....

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Ebay to open sneaker swap shop in London

Online marketplace Ebay has announced it is opening a first-of-its-kind pop-up in London where people can swap sneakers they don’t wear for a pair they will. The Swap ‘Em Out Store will be located at 59 Greek Street and will be open for a limited time only on March 25. The pop-up will be a ticketed event and will allow sneakerheads to exchange...

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Mallet London launches footwear capsule with Transport for London

Premium British brand Mallet London has unveiled a limited-edition footwear collection in collaboration with Transport for London (TfL). The capsule collection celebrates the iconic Tube map designed by Harry Beck that first appeared on the network in 1933 and pays homage to Mallet co-founder and creative director Tommy Mallet’s hometown. In a...

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Swiss sports brand On to open first UK flagship

Swiss high-performance running brand On is opening its first standalone European store in February. The three-story, 860 square feet store, located at 169-173 Regent Street in London’s West End, will open on February 10, with On offering its British fans its design-centric and technology-driven approach to the in-store consumer experience. David...

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The rise in popularity of sneaker customisations with MattB Customs

Personalisation in fashion has been an ongoing trend in recent years and now the sneaker industry is catching up with custom designs, as the exclusivity of a one-of-a-kind item appeals to consumers. At the forefront of this trend is Matt Burgess, a graphic designer who founded MattB Customs in 2014 and has worked with brands including Google and...

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LØCI secures investment from Leonardo DiCaprio

British vegan sneaker brand LØCI has raised 4 million pounds, including investment from actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio, to continue disrupting the industry with its sneakers “rooted in purpose, style, and sustainability”. The 15-month-old start-up, which offers 100 percent vegan leather sneakers with a sleek aesthetic made from...

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Paul Smith unveils limited-edition Stan Smith sneakers

British designer Paul Smith has teamed up with German sportswear giant Adidas and football club Manchester United on a limited-edition Stan Smith sneaker for autumn/winter 2022. The collaboration is in honour of the long-standing partnership between Manchester United and Paul Smith, which serves as the club’s official tailoring partner and...

Fashion

On releases new Roger Federer trainers for the Laver Cup

Sportswear brand On have launched a special edition trainer, co-created with Roger Federer, to mark the tennis legend’s last match of his career and the Laver Cup taking place in London. The Roger Advantage LC22 trainer is a contemporary, pared-down, tennis-inspired shoe that has clean lines, minimal stitching and is made from ultra-smooth matt...

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Allbirds launches first plant-based leather sneaker

Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds has unveiled its latest innovation, the ‘Plant Pacer’ sneaker featuring 100 percent plastic-free plant leather made from all-natural materials such as rubber and plant oils. The ‘Plant Pacer’ marks a further step into the lifestyle footwear category for Allbirds, while also championing what it calls a “truly...

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Lululemon launches new Chargefeel sneakers

Lululemon is continuing its push into footwear with a women-first approach with the launch of its Chargefeel sneakers, a cross-training workout shoe, following the success of the Blissfeel, its first-ever running shoe earlier this year. In March 2022, Lululemon officially entered the footwear category to offer head-to-toe solutions. For its...