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Barbour unveils footwear collection with Wildbunch Styles

British heritage brand Barbour has launched a limited-edition men’s footwear collection in collaboration with Spanish brand Wildbunch Styles. The specialist footwear collection features three men’s styles handcrafted in Spain in Barbour’s iconic brown and green palette, using premium suede and locally sourced leather on top of tough Vibram...

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New Balance expands ‘Made in UK’ collection

American sneaker brand New Balance has added a new style to its ‘Made in UK’ collection, which combines walking shoe heritage with contemporary design for a more formal aesthetic. The ‘Allerdale’ is named after the historical district in Cumbria, home to the brand's UK manufacturing facility in Flimby, and draws its cleaner silhouette from the...

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Crocs teaming up with Ablo to offer Jibbitz customisation

Casual footwear brand Crocs is teaming up with Ablo, the AI-powered fashion design platform, to allow consumers to design one-of-a-kind Jibbitz charms. Utilising Ablo’s platform, Crocs fans will be able to create fully custom Jibbitz charms by simply uploading a photo or by inputting a text prompt to choose from a variety of unique art styles to...

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Galaxy Universal and Batra Group to lead Reebok operations

Authentic Brands Group, the global brand development and licensing platform, has announced new partnerships for Reebok’s operations in the US, Europe and the UK as the sportswear brand transitions its operations to Galaxy Universal’s portfolio. In the US, Galaxy Universal (Galaxy), the vertically integrated, global footwear organisation and...

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Shoemaker Santoni celebrates 50 years of craftsmanship and innovation

Since its founding in 1975, Italian shoemaker Santoni has become synonymous with meticulous attention to detail, elevating traditional techniques to the realm of luxury. As it marks its 50th anniversary, Santoni introduces 'Santoni Culture, An Emblem of Mastery'—a newly conceived symbol that encapsulates the brand’s heritage, philosophy, and...

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FCTRY LAb collaborates with Collina Strada on innovative boot

Los Angeles-based, Black-led footwear innovation studio FCTRY LAb has unveiled a footwear collaboration with sustainable fashion brand Collina Strada, founded by Hillary Taymour. The RUFL boot, which debuted during Collina Strada's recent New York Fashion Week catwalk show, is described as a “one-of-a-kind boot,” combining disruptive design and...

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Ugg unveils SS25 collaboration with Ambush

Southern California-based footwear and lifestyle brand Ugg has unveiled a four-piece collection for spring/summer 2025 with creative director Yoon of Tokyo-based label Ambush. The collaboration sees Yoon reimagining two timeless silhouettes, the Mary Jane and penny loafer, fusing Ugg’s comfort DNA with Ambush’s ultra-distinct bold and...

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Favorite Daughter to launch shoes with Caleres this autumn

Favorite Daughter, the contemporary lifestyle brand based in Los Angeles, is launching its first shoe collection under a new licensing agreement with Caleres. Launched in 2020 by sister duo Erin Foster and Sara Foster in partnership with Centric Brands, the digital-first brand offers collections featuring trend-led fashion, denim and closet...

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Clarks celebrates 200th anniversary with documentary

British footwear brand Clarks is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a documentary celebrating its shoemaking heritage from its humble beginnings in 1825 in Street, Somerset, to becoming a globally recognised footwear brand. The ‘From Somerset to the World’ documentary is narrated by American rapper and actor Yasiin Bey and directed by Set...

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Fashion for Good launches 'Closing the Footwear Loop' for circular shoes

Fashion for Good, the Amsterdam platform for sustainable fashion innovations, has launched 'Closing the Footwear Loop', a project focused on solving the circularity issues in the footwear industry by uniting 14 brands. The goal is to transform the current linear production process – where shoes are often thrown away after use – into a circular...

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Vessi unveils rebrands to support expansion plans

Canadian footwear and lifestyle brand Vessi, known for its waterproof comfort, has unveiled a rebrand focused on brand building to differentiate itself and support its future growth plans. Much like the adage 'There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad shoes,' Vancouver-based Vessi is looking to change the way people experience wet weather...

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Birkenstock opens pop-up at Les Deux Alpes

Footwear brand Birkenstock has opened a one-of-a-kind pop-up experience in the heart of French ski resort Les Deux Alpes, showcasing a curated selection of products for winter and post-ski recovery. Located in a chalet, the Birkenstock month-long activation is a tailor-made retail experience, combining its brand heritage with après-ski comfort...