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adidas releases beer proof sneakers

Sep 4, 2017 / Germany
Crafted in Germany, these limited-edition München shoes, were announced by adidas as a classic design re-imagined in the spirit of Oktoberfest

Manolo Blahnik with retrospective exhibition

Jan 25, 2017 / Italy
Running until the 9th of April the retrospective “Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes” showcases 212 shoes, selected from more than 30 000 styles and 80 sketches

Selena Gomez is Coach’s new face

Dec 16, 2016 / United States
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands has announced its partnership with the actress and singer

New Footwear Museum opens in Portugal

Dec 2, 2016 / Portugal
The Footwear Museum, located in S. João da Madeira, one of the regions of historic significance for the footwear industry in Portugal, was inaugurated on the 5th of November

Coach announces new Craftsmanship Bar

Oct 31, 2016 / United States
The worldwide recognized luxury brand aims to expand its array of global services

Nike launches footwear design challenge

Oct 31, 2016 / United States
The sportswear giant announced the 50 000 US dollars Nike Ease Challenge, which invites designers, engineers, makers and innovators to advance and reinvent footwear design for athletes of all abilities

Chelsea and Nike sign new deal

Oct 14, 2016 / United Kingdom
The London-based football team has announced a new long-term partnership with sportswear giant Nike. Annual sponsorship to reach 60 million British pounds

Highlights from FFANY

Jun 16, 2016 / United States
The latest edition of the New York event, which took place between the 7th and the 9th of June, rolled out a number of new initiatives and services, while showing the trends and new lines for Spring 17

Dolly Parton shoes in auction

Jun 11, 2016 / United States
The American country singer autographed a pair of high heels that will be auctioned off on eBay and whose profits will benefit the charity Soles 4 Souls

The most expensive handbag

Jun 1, 2016 / Hong Kong
Diamond-encrusted Hermes Birkin was sold for over 300 thousand US dollars

UCLA and Under Armour announce agreement

May 24, 2016 / United States
The University of California, Los Angeles and the sportswear giant have set up a new 15-year performance footwear and apparel agreement

EasyJet tests new Sneakairs

May 20, 2016 / United Kingdom
The British low-cost airline has developed a prototype smart shoe designed to help tourists visiting their elected cities

Toms to donate 3 million pairs of shoes

May 13, 2016 / United States
The initiative occurs integrated in the partnership with Children International and is aimed to assist kids in need

Skechers is the official running shoe of the IRONMAN European Tour

Mar 14, 2016 / Europe
The global footwear brand continues to expand its Performance Footwear Division

APICCAPS launches new Portuguese Soul platform

Feb 10, 2016 / Portugal
Last December, APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association, launched the 10th edition of the Portuguese Soul magazine
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