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Allbirds signs new distribution deals across Eurasia

US footwear brand Allbirds has announced three new distribution deals for multiple countries throughout Eurasia, covering the Balkans, Israel, Turkey and Central Asia, to advance its strategy to build long-term scalable growth in overseas markets. The distribution partnership includes Tradist Distribution in Turkiye and Central Asia, effective...

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Asics Corporation to open dedicated production base for Onitsuka Tiger

Japanese sportswear group Asics Corporation has confirmed that its domestic shoe manufacturing facility in Japan, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Sanin Asics Industry Corporation, will be renamed the Onitsuka Innovative Factory Corporation, from January 1, 2026. Asics stated in a press release that the facility would be transformed into a “...

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Rosalía, new global ambassador for New Balance

Madrid – Rosalía, the ever-expanding Spanish artist whose fusion of music and styles continues to revolutionise the global music scene, is further strengthening her ties with fashion. She has been signed as the new global ambassador for the US sportswear brand New Balance. The singer-songwriter has already debuted in this role, presenting the...

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Rack Room Shoes promotes Brian Burnett and Molly Hartney

American footwear retailer Rack Room Shoes has promoted two key executives in its leadership team as it looks to realign its merchandising and digital strategies to “navigate the evolving retail landscape” for continued growth. Brian Burnett, senior vice president, general merchandise manager has been promoted to chief merchandising officer. In...

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Camper and Issey Miyake unite for a collaborative capsule collection

Madrid – Mallorca-based footwear brand Camper continues to broaden its footprint and profile as an international brand. It has now surprised the industry with the announcement of a collaborative capsule collection designed in partnership with the historic Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake. This special project highlights Camper's distinctive...

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Rene Caovilla unveils couture capsule collection

Italian footwear brand Rene Caovilla, which has been making shoes in Venice for more than a century, is introducing a made-to-order couture capsule collection. The couture line aims to celebrate the storied footwear brand’s historic ties with Parisian haute couture, which has seen the company partner with international couturiers, including...

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Hunter launches Western-inspired collaboration with Represent

British heritage footwear brand Hunter, which is part of the Authentic Brands Group portfolio, has unveiled a Western-inspired streetwear collaboration with British luxury brand Represent. The collaboration blends British heritage with Americana influences, exploring Western iconography and the cowboy boot, reimagined onto Hunter’s iconic...

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Hugo Boss’ Hugo line launches 3D-printed loafers with Zellerfeld

Hugo, the younger of the two Hugo Boss brands, has unveiled a first-of-its-kind, fully 3D-printed loafer in collaboration with Zellerfeld, a 3D-printing shoe producer looking to democratise the footwear industry. The Hugo Forward x Zellerfeld loafer reimagines the traditional loader for a generation that “values both utility and bold design,”...

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Prada criticised in India over sandal design seen as appropriation

Prada has come under criticism in India after unveiling a sandal design during Milan Fashion Week that closely resembles the traditional Kolhapuri chappal, a handcrafted leather slipper with origins in 12th-century Maharashtra. Images of the braided leather footwear sparked backlash from Indian artisans and lawmakers, who accused the brand of...

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Footwear distributor Gardiners Group acquires Dubois

UK-based footwear distributor Gardiners Group has acquired Dubois, a European firm known to distribute brands like Sebago, CAT Footwear, Dickies and Gant. The takeover, for which financial terms were not disclosed, reflects Gardiners’ ambitions to accelerate global growth by increasing its presence in Europe. For Dubois, meanwhile, the...

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New sneaker brand Solk unveils its first biocircular shoe

After developing millions of shoes for global brands such as Adidas, On Running, Helly Hansen and Zara, David Solk and Irmi Kreuzer decided to launch their own brand, combining comfort, style and responsibility. At the Global Fashion Summit, which also addressed the rights of nature, they presented their first model, the ‘Fade 101’ sneaker,...

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Authentic to reintroduce Sperry in the UK and Ireland

American brand development and licensing platform Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is partnering with Gardiner Bros, Gloucestershire-based family-run distributor of global footwear and apparel brands, to reintroduce Sperry in the UK and Ireland. In a statement, Authentic said it has appointed Gardiner Bros as the official distributor for the...