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Allbirds introduces its first running shoe
Going in the same direction as Veja, the French brand of sustainable footwear that launched its firt running shoes at the Ispo show in Munich earlier this year, Allbirds, the brand that focuses on environment-friendly footwear, has released its first running shoe. The Tree Dasher is made with sugarcane, eucalyptus ...
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UNIC webinar on May 5 to discuss tannery reopening guidelines
UNIC-Lineapelle will be holding a webinar on May 5, from 16:00 to 17:00, to present the ”Protocol on the Reopening of Tanneries in Italy.” The Italian tanners’ association reached an agreement on the guidelines with the trade unions on April 21, in view of the resumption of manufacturing at the ...
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Burberry labels sustainability achievements
Burberry is rolling out new labeling globally to show how products meet sustainability criteria. The new, pistachio-colored labels provide information on how products meet so-called “positive attributes,” including the amount of recycled nature fibers in materials, delivery against carbon emissions standards and social policies such as paying workers a living ...
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Allbirds to label carbon footprint
Allbirds will be labeling all of its products with a carbon footprint. The ambition of the company is to get consumers to think about carbon while they shop, in the same way as they do when they look at nutritional labels with calories in grocery stores, the company said. Moving ...
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Legero United receives Austrian Ecolabel
Legero United, the Austrian-based footwear group that markets brands such as Legero, Superfit, Vios and Think, received the Austrian Ecolabel at the annual energy saving’s trade show in Wels in early March. The five-day event focused on ecology, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Legero’s women’s shoe brand and the Superfit ...
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Isa-Traesko signs licensing deal with Walt Disney
Isa-Traesko, the shoe manufacturer from Neumünster, Germany, has signed a footwear licensing deal with Walt Disney for Europe and Australia. According to the company, it has acquired the right to manufacture shoes and insoles under the Disney, Marvel and Lucas (Star Wars) brands and to distribute them in Europe and ...
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Joya announces collaboration with Ikea
Joya Shoes announced a collaboration with Ikea on April 1. According to the Swiss footwear company, it plans to transform used Ikea bags into shoes, called ”Ikea Billy,” so that employees and customers can move comfortably through the endlessly long aisles in the furniture stores. However, the announcement was only ...
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Hunter launches collaboration with Sony Pictures
Hunter, the Edinburgh-based company, has recently signed a new collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products. The British shoe manufacturer will launch a limited edition of shoes and accessories for women and children celebrating the launch of Peter Rabbit 2, the successor of the worldwide popular cartoon, this summer. The collection ...
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+++ Geox has launched a kids’ and baby shoe collection with Disney called “Mickey Mouse and Friends” +++
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Coach unveils CitySole
Coach has unveiled its new CitySole shoe collection. The collection comprises three different sneaker styles: the CitySole Court, the CitySole Runner and the CitySole Lowline. The shoes feature the brand’s proprietary CitySole technology, designed to boost flexibility and comfort while reducing impact and weight. The marketing campaign for the new ...
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Clergerie partners with Michelin
Clergerie, the French shoe brand founded in 1895, has partnered with Michelin on a new collection of shoes with an ergonomic sole. For the purposes of the new collection, Michelin developed a sole that is inspired by its Tweel tire, the airless tire that does not use a bladder filled ...
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Vibram partners with Pensole Academy
Vibram has signed a multi-year partnership agreement with the Pensole Academy, the American footwear design school. Starting this year, the two partners will develop multiple projects, managing the development and design process.
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Camuto Group partners with JLo
The Camuto Group, a subsidiary of Designer Brands (formerly DSW), is launching a line of shoes and bags designed with Jennifer Lopez and called JLo Jennifer Lopez. All items will be exclusive to Designer Shoe Warehouse stores and DSW.com. The shoes – to include high heels, ankle boots and sneakers ...
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SmartSole insole for dementia
According to one study, 130 people with dementia went missing in Australia from 2011 to 2015. Of those, 71 percent were found alive, 20 percent were injured, and a further 19 percent were unfortunately found dead. Another study found that 60 percent of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease will “wander” at ...
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Piferi takes to Instagram
Alfredo Piferi has taken to Instagram to launch his eponymous brand of vegan women’s shoes. The shoes’ materials include recycled nylon, lurex, vegan suede made of recycled plastic fibers, and “Bio Veg nappa,” 68 percent of which is “bio components.” Piferi is an Italian designer who began as an intern ...
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Hotter presents foot scanner
Hotter has invested £500,000 (€535,000-$578,000) in its FootprintTM, which provides both foot measurements and fitting recommendations. The big British brand of comfort shoes, which is developing its digital direct-to-consumer business, is installing this 3D foot scanner in 32 of its stores and this April will be taking it, as part ...
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Dr. Martens collaborates with Hello Kitty
Dr. Martens is collaborating with Hello Kitty for the launch of a limited edition. Both brands are celebrating their 60th anniversary in 2020. They cooperated for the first time in 2010. This year, Dr. Martens will launch a limited edition of its Jadon Boot with two Hello Kitty images on ...
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Working with companies specialized in 3D printing, Lanxess has developed...
Working with companies specialized in 3D printing, Lanxess has developed Low Free isocyanate urethane prepolymers that can be made into resins for 3D printing and additive manufacturing. The German chemicals company calls these resins “easy to process and safe for industrial manufacturers as well as for the casual home, office ...
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Kavat, the Swedish brand best known for its kids' leather...
Kavat, the Swedish brand best known for its kids' leather shoes made in Europe, will launch its men's shoe collection at Pitti Uomo in Florence next month. Starting with the spring/summer 2020 season, the Swedish family company is placing more focus on the development of its men's and women's lines ...
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On the occasion of Black Friday last month, Masaltos.com launched...
On the occasion of Black Friday last month, Masaltos.com launched a new women's brand, Olivia Nature, with shoes designed for comfort and environmental friendliness. Their “leather” is plant-based, their soles are made of biodegradable polyurethane, they contain no metals, and they are recyclable. The new line developed by the Spanish ...
