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Italy: fashion industry with flat growth

Sep 5, 2019 / Italy
2019 should be marked by growth of 0.1% for the Italian fashion industry. A performance well below the 3% average registered in the last decade

Steve Madden announces acquisition of BB Dakota

Aug 15, 2019 / United States
After announcing the acquisition of premium sneakers brand Greats Brand, Inc. a few days ago, Steve Madden announces another addition to their portfolio

Sonia Rykiel faces liquidation

Jul 26, 2019 / France
After a restructuring process the company elected no winning bid and is now facing liquidation and will now work to close stores around the world

Asos to reduce staff

Jul 11, 2019 / United Kingdom
The British-based online retailer is said to be on the verge of implementing a plan to reduce its workforce, as reported by the Sunday Times a few days ago. The cuts should be made at headquarters in London

Forever 21 is exploring options

Jul 4, 2019 / United States
Fast-fashion chain Forever 21 is reported to be in talks with potential lenders and restructuring advisers as it analyses options for recovering from the less healthy moment

London leads opening of global luxury stores

May 2, 2019 / United Kingdom
Despite the current challenges within the UK retail market, London took the global top spot for luxury store openings in 2018, according to research from international real estate advisor Savills

Alber Elbaz teams up with Tod's

Apr 5, 2019 / Italy
The famous fashion designer will work on a new collaboration with the Italian brand of luxury footwear Tod’s. Alber Elbaz was chosen by Diego Della Valle

World Footwear Congress discusses sustainability

Mar 26, 2019 / CEC
The next edition of the World Footwear Congress is taking place in Naples from the 3rd to the 5th of April. The full program with speakers is now available

Sustainability to the fore at APLF

Mar 15, 2019 / Hong Kong
Sustainability cuts across all sectors so it is not just sustainability and leather. The 4 events taking place in Hong Kong these days are all drawn together and linked not only by materials, manufacturing, components and fashion applications but by sustainability itself

Fashion chain LK Bennett to file for administration

Mar 8, 2019 / United Kingdom
The UK-based premium fashion chain, retailing womenswear, leather footwear and accessories, has called in administrators. 500 jobs are at risk

Kicking up the experience at FN Platform

Mar 7, 2019 / United States
If you were looking for some creative industry brand activation, Las Vegas was the place to be the first week of February. There were new sections, seminars and summits that contributed to an evolving show marketplace designed to stimulate commerce and connection

Global Footwear Executive Summit: Agility in Action

Mar 6, 2019 / Hong Kong
The event offers the possibility to gain actionable insights on global footwear retail, sourcing, production, design & development. Agenda is now available

Portuguese Footwear Industry new Shoe FabLab

Mar 6, 2019 / Portugal
The Portuguese Footwear Technological Centre (CTCP) has created a new prototype space where creators can find support to develop prototypes and sample collections

LE.MO.KE., simplicity is the ultimate sophistication

Feb 28, 2019 / Portugal
Get to know LE.MO.KE. a footwear brand from Portugal with a creative vision and always attentive to fashion trends

In the words of Walter Rodrigues

Premium ContentFeb 12, 2019 / Brazil
We have visited Inspiramais in São Paulo last January and we talked to Walter Rodrigues, who coordinates the Design and Research Center of the Brazilian Association of Companies of Components for Leather, Footwear and Manufactured Goods (Assintecal)
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