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5 Footwear trends spotted at JATC Manchester

A total of 150 brands exhibited at the second edition of trade show Just Around the Corner’s (JATC) Manchester-based event, which ran from August 2 to 3. Its layout saw exhibitors placed in zones dedicated to their particular industry sector, including a new addition, The Edit, which focused on womenswear brands with a more premium price point....

5 Aug 2022

Fashion |In Pictures

Pokémon launches footwear collection with Clarks

British footwear brand Clarks has unveiled a collaboration with Pokémon, which brings the trading card and video game’s much-loved characters and icons to life, including Pikachu, Squirtle, Mewtwo and the famous Poké Ball. The 10-piece collection for autumn/winter 2022 spans both Clarks Kids and Clarks Originals, with back-to-school styles and...

2 Aug 2022

FashionFeatured

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...

27 Jul 2022

Business

Hands-free footwear brand Kizik secures 20 million dollar funding

Kizik, a hands-free shoe brand, has closed a 20 million dollar Series B funding round which it will use to launch a kidswear line and develop its retail footprint. Led by consumer-focused private equity fund The Newcastle Network, the funding will help to boost the Utah-based brand’s reach, bringing its slip-on shoes to more consumers as well as...

21 Jul 2022

Fashion |In Pictures

Revolve Group launches new in-house luxury footwear brand

Global fashion retailer Revolve Group has launched a new in-house everyday luxury footwear brand called A’mmonde Atelier. The footwear label is an extension of the company's owned brand portfolio, which produces more than 20 brands under an in-house design team, and will be available on both Revolve and Fwrd. A’mmonde Atelier is derived from the...

21 Jul 2022

Business

Aerosoles expands into men’s footwear with Orly licensing deal

Footwear brand Aerosoles is set to move into the men’s sector as it has announced the signing of a new licensing agreement with Orly Corporation. The deal will cover the distribution of men’s slippers, men’s and ladies flip flops, hanging footwear, men’s socks and roller skates for men, women and youth. It will be the first licensing deal signed...

18 Jul 2022

BusinessFeatured

Aldo Group finalises restructuring two years after bankruptcy filing

The Aldo Group has announced that it has “successfully” completed its restructuring process, a move it initiated in May 2020 when it filed for bankruptcy protection. The Canadian footwear retail chain joined a number of retailers hit by the effects of the pandemic and its resulting store closures. The group began its restructuring process in...

15 Jul 2022

Fashion |In Pictures Featured

Charles & Keith unveils capsule collection with Coco Capitán

Footwear and accessories brand Charles & Keith has launched an exclusive capsule collection with Spanish-born artist Coco Capitán, known for her poetic musings and artwork. The all-black ‘Coco Capitán x Charles & Keith’ collection aims to offer wearable art in the form of a pair of loafers and a handbag, which explore the complex emotions that...

13 Jul 2022

Fashion

K-Swiss ventures into Formula 1 with McLaren Racing

Los Angeles-based heritage footwear brand K-Swiss has signed a multi-year partnership deal with Formula 1’s McLaren Racing as it looks to expand its presence and introduce new, global consumers. The partnership starts in 2023 and will include a premium K-Swiss and McLaren collection, which celebrates both brands’ heritage, featuring footwear and...

12 Jul 2022

Fashion

Adidas builds on Mr Bailey partnership with new collaboration

Sportswear giant Adidas Originals has revealed a new ongoing partnership with Mr Bailey, building on its previous collaboration with the designer back in 2020. The duo will be working together on reimagining the brand’s Trefoil Ozworld pieces. For the project, Mr Bailey, who is the founder of London-based footwear studio Concept Kicks, will be...

4 Jul 2022

Retail

Marks & Spencer launches Clarks and Smiggle, expanding back-to-school offer

British department store Marks & Spencer has announced an expansion of its kidswear ‘Brands at M&S’ department, with the addition of footwear brand Clarks and school supplies retailers Smiggle and Hype. Additionally, the retailer said it would also be welcoming Kickers and Jansport to its online e-commerce site. Clarks will be launched through...

1 Jul 2022

Fashion |In Pictures

Dune London to launch debut kids footwear

Footwear retailer Dune London is launching a kids footwear line on July 1 to mark its first-ever children’s collection. Dune London Kids will launch as a 22-piece girls range inspired by the premium design ethos of the adult collection with a focus on trainers, school shoes, and miniature versions of its best-selling styles. For its...

27 Jun 2022