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## Viktor & Rolf: Embracing Irony in Fashion The renowned Dutch fashion designers Viktor & Rolf presented a striking collection featuring 15 pairs of black dresses. Each dress was intricately designed with pleats and layers of luxurious fabrics such as tulle and crinoline, evoking a sense of 19th-century elegance. ### The Concept Behind the Collection…
## Tod’s Achieves Recognition in Sustainable Fashion Tod’s has been honored with the 2025 Sustainable Fashion Award in the ‘craft and artisanship’ category. This accolade was presented by the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), celebrating the brand’s Tod’s Passport initiative. This digital product passport encompasses two of its signature offerings: the iconic Di Bag…
After an impressive 41-year career, Wilson Smith III, the former Design Director at Nike Footwear, left the iconic brand in January 2025. Upon departing, he faced an unexpected vulnerability: “How do I connect with the world now?” Having relied on Nike’s PR team to shape his public persona for decades, he now had to redefine…
The British heritage footwear label Hunter, now under the Authentic Brands Group, has introduced a new collaboration with the luxury brand Represent, featuring a stylish Western-inspired streetwear line. Combining Heritage and Americana This unique collaboration merges traditional British elements with American Western influences, particularly focusing on cowboy boot aesthetics. Hunter’s iconic Original Wellington Boot has…
The French retailer Kiabi is expanding its offerings by launching a new brand called Kitchoun. This children’s footwear line is aimed at broadening Kiabi’s portfolio and enhancing its own-brand ecosystem. Kitchoun features a variety of products, including slippers, first-steps shoes, and technical socks tailored for infants and toddlers aged zero to three. This new line…
The production of iconic “made in the USA” cowboy boots is facing challenges due to President Donald Trump’s impending 30 percent tariffs on South African exports, set to take effect on Friday. Prominent Texas boot manufacturers rely exclusively on ostrich leather sourced from Oudtshoorn, a small town located 400 kilometers (250 miles) east of Cape…