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John Lobb confirms new Northampton manufacture

Limoges workshop now repairing nearly 10,000 pairs a year for JM Weston

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Ugg chooses Nuyarn wool for Otzo Clog

Performance wool producer Nuyarn Technologies has teamed up with Ugg to supply linings for its Otzo Clog. Through its spinning technology, New Zealand-based Nuyarn drafts superfine merino wool around performance filaments, rather than twisting...

Adidas adds spring to volleyballers’ step
German sportswear Adidas spent 18 months researching a shoe that could help athletes jump higher and land more...
Boost for Caleres in Q1 after Stuart Weitzman acquisition
Footwear group Caleres has reported revenues of $667 million for the first quarter of its current business year,...
New chief executive for Alexander McQueen
Luxury group Kering has appointed Gianfranco D’Attis as the chief executive of one of its brands, Alexander...
Footwear sector in Ghana issues cry for help
The Ghana Leather and Footwear Manufacturers Association (GLFMA) has called on its national government to take...
Capri returns to profitability
Luxury group Capri Holdings Limited returned to profitability in fiscal 2026, which ended on March 28.In the...
Study finds almost a quarter of discarded shoes undamaged
Innovation hub Fashion For Good has published a phase-one report as part of a project called Closing the Footwear...

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A tale of two summits

Identical twins climbed Mera Peak wearing two eras of mountaineering kit: one in cutting-edge technical apparel, the other in a meticulous replica of George Mallory’s 1924 gear. Crockett & Jones stepped up to the task of...

Sustainable leather in transition
The leather industry is entering a period of change, shaped by...
‘Premium’ as a superpower
Athletic shoe brand On aims to put itself at the pinnacle of the...
Reclaiming a lost material
Made with 85% recycled product, Blumaka’s insoles and midsoles can...
Own-factory advantages
As the whole business world tries to find ways to navigate tariffs...
UITIC Congress bets on AI
Twelve out of 16 technical presentations at the 2025 UITIC Congress...