The global fashion industry is witnessing the rise of a refreshing new trend this season — mint green footwear. As highlighted in a recent fashion report, mint-toned shoes are quickly becoming the standout choice for Spring/Summer 2026. From luxury runways to everyday street style, the soft pastel hue is being embraced for its clean, modern […]
The ongoing 2026 Iran–Israel conflict has triggered a major disruption in India’s footwear sector, placing significant pressure on manufacturers across the country. With supply chains strained and input costs rising sharply, the industry is facing one of its toughest phases in recent years. A key concern has been the shortage of petrochemical-based raw materials such […]
New Delhi, March 30, 2026: In a strategic move to deepen its presence in India’s evolving footwear market, Tauseef Mirza has acquired a 100% stake in D2C casual footwear brand Solethreads. The acquisition marks Mirza International’s expansion into the fast-growing semi-premium segment, combining Solethreads’ digital-first, youth-centric positioning with the group’s established manufacturing and design strengths. […]
New Delhi, March 31, 2026: Strengthening its focus on the upstream ecosystem, the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) has nominated Sanjay Gupta as Convenor of the Components and Allied Panel, reinforcing alignment across critical input segments of the leather and footwear value chain. He currently also heads IFCOMA. Gupta brings extensive industry experience and a […]
Kolkata 30th Mar’26: In a significant development for India’s leather and footwear sector, Mr. Mukhtarul Amin has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Council for Leather Exports (CLE), reinforcing experienced leadership at a time of global recalibration in trade and manufacturing. A distinguished gathering of dignitaries and CLE members marked the occasion. A former CLE […]
In a move that underscores its growing focus on the women’s PU footwear segment,Walkaroo has inaugurated its refreshed manufacturing unit at Kinalur, marking a significant capacity and capability upgrade. The expansion comes at a time when demand for women’s polyurethane (PU) footwear is witnessing steady momentum across domestic markets. With the revamp, the Kinalur unit […]
Zara has announced a two-year creative partnership with John Galliano, marking his return to the atelier after leaving Maison Margiela in 2024. Galliano will reinterpret Zara’s archives through a process the brand calls “re-authoring,” reworking past designs with new materials while also introducing fresh seasonal pieces. The first collection is expected to launch in September […]
In a significant development underscoring the rising strategic importance of India’s non-leather footwear industry, Dharmendra Narula of Guru Kripa Enterprises (MEDIFEET) hosted Hon’ble Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh along with Hon’ble Minister of State S. P. Singh Baghel on March 20, 2026, at his manufacturing facility in Agra. The visit evolved into a high-level discussion […]
DIPIKA CHOPRA, SHOES & ACCESSORIES, IN A TETE-E-TETE WITH MOHIT JAIN, FOUNDER & CEO OF MIRAGGIO, ON REDEFINING HANDBAGS FOR MODERN INDIA Miraggio, a contemporary Indian in 2019, has swiftly emerged as a go-to name in the accessible-luxury handbag space, crafting trend-led designs for the modern woman; from polished totes and satchels to chic crossbody […]
New Delhi: In a decisive and unanimous mandate, Shri Motilal Sethi has been elected as the Northern Regional Chairman of the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) at the first NRC meeting held in New Delhi on 17th March,2026. He will serve a two-year term spanning FY 2026–27 to 2027–28. Sethi steps into the role at […]
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