In 2024, world footwear consumption is expected to increase by 9.2 per cent compared to the previous year: this is the main conclusion of the World Footwear Survey, which interviewed more than one hundred footwear specialists worldwide.  “The Portuguese footwear industry exports more than 90% of its production, so the sector’s performance will always depend on the evolution of the main international markets,” said Paulo Gonçalves. According to the APICCAPS spokesman, “after a very challenging 2023 for companies, we hope to see some recovery already this year”. In this regard, “the recov ..read more

“My family is originally from Vigevano, the main centre of Italian footwear in the 60s and 70s, where you can find the statue of the shoemaker of Italy, made by my grandmother’s uncle and depicting my great-grandfather as a child. My whole family has worked in the shoe industry for generations, all blue collar workers, and my grandmothers used to prepare the uppers and cut the leather by hand, right at home. With this background it was quite natural for me to follow the same path, and in 2017 I founded Ube Studio.” This is how Francesca Strigi Loddo recounts the birth of her creative consult ..read more

Chiara Daverio launches the ‘Rainbow’ capsule The ‘Rainbow’ capsule of bags, scarves and shawls is the designer’s declaration of love for the variety of colours, but also for the environment, because Chiara Daverio has chosen to embrace upcycling as the central philosophy of the collection. All materials used come from international fashion excellence, surplus materials that would otherwise have been unused. Kylie Jenner is the face of Sam Edelman’s S/S 2024 campaign In a rare appearance outside of her brand, Kylie Jenner fuses avant-garde taste with timeless elegance in her style, much lik ..read more

“My equipment was in a shoebox: scissors, a pliers for holes and some awls. I didn’t know leather, I didn’t know fashion and no one who did this job, but I had a desire to create new solutions and experiment”, says Marco Campomaggi, who since 1983, has been creating objects designed to last, to tell something unique and personal. With this season, the brand continues its path of experimentation and presents a proposal of accessories with an increasingly innovative approach. Among the most representative women’s lines of the season we find the Dalia line, whose focus converges on lacing throu ..read more

Dong Seon Lee, Giuliana Borzillo The project was born from the meeting between Dong Seon Lee and Giuliana Borzillo, both of whom come from the world of footwear: Dong is a Creative Designer Director and Giuliana a Brand Manager. Together they created a collection of sneakers with a refined design and at the same time sustainable and ethical. From a beautiful love story, a footwear brand was born. The line is officially launched in February 2020 through a crowdfunding campaign, and 320 supporters immediately believe in ID.EIGHT. Here is how they explain the sustainable aspect of their projec ..read more

“The brand with the circled A” started as a clothing store, became a social center, a punk record label and, most importantly, a factory where all creative people could find a way to express themselves. The Acupuncture brand was born in the SOHO district of London, England, in 1993. Previously, it was a medieval clothing store run by punk culture lovers, offering mainly Westwood punk gear and medieval sports shoes. In 1993, Philip De Mesquita, a designer active in Camden Market (London’s premier retro market, the birthplace of punk style) took over the store and strengthened the business gea ..read more

Careful selection of materials and attention to comfort are combined with decidedly innovative design in BnGRS brand footwear. Genny and Emanuele are a pair of designers and entrepreneurs: together with other creative professionals, they run a design and planning studio specializing in footwear. They have chosen to embark on a new experience and get involved themselves, making their own line of shoes that tells of their lifestyle, how they work and how they want to continue to do so. The shoes are designed and totally handcrafted in the Atelier in S. Ambrogio di Valpolicella (Verona). They ..read more

For the launch of the Fall-Winter 2024 collection, Doucal’s pays homage to the Alps, creating an ideal journey among the most exclusive resort locations frequented by lovers of skiing and the outdoors. Ranging from Courchevel to St. Mortiz, from Cortina to Kitzbühel, Doucal’s new fall-winter collection takes a journey of authenticity, well-being and style: a slow-paced exploration of Alpine imagery, a metaphor for a luxury made of memorable moments of quality. With ICE CLUB, a special capsule within the FW24 collection, Doucal’s reinterprets one of its iconic derbies, revisiting it with an o ..read more

Tailored like a sartorial suit, as exclusive as a one-of-a-kind piece can be, as authentic as every woman: the “Mini Me Bag” by A5o4 is a declaration of independence. Small and compact, designed to hold all the essentials, the geometric base with flap closure combines an infinity of possibilities that make each bag unique. From the choice of materials to the colors, from the double adjustable handle to the removable shoulder strap, the ‘Mini me bag’ is the blank canvas on which to paint one’s identity, an accessory that speaks of the wearer, expressing their authenticity. Entirely handmade ..read more

Kuoyo, a leather goods company founded in 2017 in Scandicci (Florence), in the leading luxury handbag district, by Fabio Fatarella and active in the sector with clients such as Lvmh, Kering and Richemont, presented at Micam its new collaboration with promising Italian designer Judy Mazzotti. Together, they have created an exclusive line of handmade bags that fuse traditional Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge design, characterized by innovative shapes and delicate pastel colors. This partnership is a testament to Kuoyo’s commitment to supporting talents who share a common vision of rene ..read more