Timberland and Betabrand have teamed up to create three crowdsourced product designs for Timberland’s newest collection called Craftletics. Betabrand is a crowdfunding company. Timberland’s design collective specifically worked directly with consumers to develop first-to-market Timberland products through a co-creation process. Consumers were asked to vote on one of three unisex trend concepts, weighing in on […]
Nike boss Mark Parker, who once worked as a sneaker designer, put his stamp on the latest tribute style to retired NBA player Kobe Bryant. The Kobe 11 Muse Pack boasts small details reflecting the black mamba snake. Nike said Parker brought reptilian details to life on the shoe, such as in the style’s reworked […]
British label Rayne is looking to a new name to help revive the brand. It has tapped Ernesto Esposito to oversee creative direction for Rayne, which had been working with Laurence Dacade for the past several seasons. According to Nick Rayne, “I believe Ernesto is the ideal designer for Rayne [because] he understands better than […]
Burberry is tightening operations, slashing its product assortment, ramping up retail productivity and shifting the focus to the local customer. The company seeks to deliver cost savings of at least 100 million pounds by 2019. Its chief creative and chief executive officer Christopher Bailey announced the new strategy for growth as the company unveiled eroding […]
U.K.-based brand Carréducker, known for its line of bespoke men’s footwear made by artisanal factories in England, last fall launched a line of more moderately priced ready-made styles. Earlier this month, Carréducker London launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund its newest style: the Barkan, a chukka boot available in a color spread that includes purple […]
Melissa, the Brazilian footwear brand, best known for its plastic footwear, has collaborated with Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch on a range of spring ’16 sandals. The women’s slide sandal style was done in four monochromatic hues — black, white, nude and navy — and features Herchcovitch’s signature floral embellishments on the upper. Melissa has been […]
Dr. Scholl’s iconic Original Sandal, introduced by the Sex and the City character Carrie Bradshaw, is launching a limited-edition series of styles with the retailer. The four-pattern collection includes a playful Americana-inspired gingham print, modern white-on-white version, preppy plaid and sexy silver glitter style. The uppers will complement J.Crew’s spring apparel offering. Original Sandal was […]
Havaianas is partnering with entrepreneurs in US to significantly grow its store base through a new licensed program. Havaianas has eight retail locations throughout the U.S. — including its permanent and seasonal stores. “We have more than 400 styles that we launch every year, so for customers to have a full experience, they need to […]
Italian eyewear company Safilo Group and footwear designer Jimmy Choo have renewed their agreement for the design, manufacturing and distribution of the Jimmy Choo Eyewear collection. The agreement also includes the launch of a companion Jimmy Choo men’s eyewear collection, with a first capsule edition to be presented in the brand’s boutiques and globally in […]
Nike-owned Converse has unveiled the Pride Collection, a trio of colorful Chuck Taylor All Stars. The line is inspired by LGBTA communities. The high-tops will sell for $65 to $75, while the lower version will cost $60. Converse said that it hoped the collection would serve “as a passionate reminder for universal tolerance, diversity and […]
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