Campaign with Exclusive Styles Urban, confident, unmistakable FILA: DEICHMANN’s new Fall/Winter campaign captures the effortless combination of lifestyle and athleisure of the iconic Italian heritage brand. At the center of the campaign: model and content creator Nicola Cavanis. The 26-year-old social media star already inspires over two million followers on Instagram. With her authentic charisma […]
Simon Wilson Steps Down as Deichmann UK MDSimon Wilson, Managing Director of Deichmann UK, has exited the footwear giant as of 31 July. Wilson, who began his Deichmann journey in 2012 as international sales director in Germany, later moved to the UK in 2014 to lead buying and marketing. In 2023, he took over as […]
President Trump’s latest executive order slaps new customs tariffs on all products entering the U.S. from August 7 onwards. While most countries face an additional 10–30% on top of existing duties, the European Union seems to have tiptoed through with relatively minor damage. Under the order, EU exports will not see cumulative tariffs. Instead, products that already […]
Italy’s antitrust authority has slapped Giorgio Armani and one of its subsidiaries with a €3.5 million fine for unfair commercial practices. The regulator found that the fashion house made public statements highlighting its ethical and social responsibility claims that were inconsistent with the actual conditions observed at its suppliers and subcontractors. According to the watchdog, […]
Even in fashion-forward Milan, Birkenstock’s beloved cork-and-latex sandals aren’t getting a free pass as “art.” The Milan Court of Appeal has ruled decisively against the German footwear giant, rejecting its attempt to register the sole design of its sandals as a trademark—aligning with earlier verdicts from courts in Paris and Germany. The ruling concludes that […]
South Korea’s Hwaseung Enterprises is set to invest ₹1,720 crore to establish its first Indian manufacturing unit in Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli district. The large-scale facility, focused on non-leather footwear, is expected to generate around 20,000 direct jobs, marking one of Tamil Nadu’s biggest employment-creating footwear projects. The MoU will be formalized during the inaugural TN Rising […]
APICCAPS has released the 15th edition of the World Footwear Yearbook, offering in-depth analysis of global footwear trends. Global Footwear Production Recovers In 2024, global footwear production rebounded, increasing by 6.9% and regaining the 1.5 billion pairs lost in 2023. Footwear exports also improved in volume, rising by 4.6% compared to the previous year. However, the total export value remained nearly […]
Jo Farah on Building a Probiotic-Powered Global Brand By Shoes & Accessories, Jul 2025 From sneaker care to wearable tech, South African entrepreneur Jo Farah is redefining how we think about sustainability, science, and style. As Sneaker LAB steps into India, he talks to Shoes & Accessories about innovation, global expansion, and what’s next in […]
The Journey from School Shoes to Premium Footwear Mastery For over 25 years, HITZ has been a symbol of luxury, style, and affordability in the men’s fashion footwear market. From humble beginnings in 1998, the brand has evolved into a leader in premium fashion footwear. What started as a modest vision to make quality school […]
by Amit Chopra In a major policy announcement US President Donald Trump declared that starting August 1, Indian goods entering the US will face a steep 25% import duty. In addition to this tariff, India will also be penalized for continuing to purchase arms and energy supplies from Russia, a move Trump criticised sharply given […]
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