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Shoe Waste & The Future of Footwear (and Fashion)

by Tanita Grayupdated on May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

SPECIAL EVENT ON SHOE WASTE! Join our editor, Tanita Gray and Catalyst 2030’s Waste Stream group at Catalysing Change Week as she presents: Shoe Waste & The Future of Footwear (and Fashion) Friday 13th May, 18:00CET/9amPST/12pmEST Panel discussion with industry leaders and innovators, on how we can take steps to reduce shoe waste in landfills …

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Shoe Waste & The Future of Footwear (and Fashion)

by Tanita Grayupdated on May 12, 2022May 12, 2022
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SPECIAL EVENT! Calling all social entrepreneurs & innovators! May 13, 2022 18:00CET/9amPST/12pmEST Join Shoe Waste LLC CEO and Last-Report EIC, Tanita Gray and a global panel of experts as they discuss the current state of shoes, waste management in fashion, ERP and more. Our mission as a footwear publication is to assist in achieving the …

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COMUNITYmade

by Tanita Grayupdated on April 7, 2022April 3, 2022
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COMUNITYmade is home to a collective of technical designers, artists and makers. Shannon and her husband Sean have created a space that is open to all who want to improve, encourage and promote domestic manufacturing.

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D’Wayne Edwards’ Master Plan

by Tanita Grayupdated on March 14, 2022February 16, 2022

Dr. D’Wayne Edwards is the most prominent Black designer in the footwear industry. Edwards is building and growing a black owned manufacturing business in the United States.

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WE CHALLENGE YOU TO DESIGN BETTER!

by Tanita Grayupdated on September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

Enter the sustainable footwear design challenge for a chance to have your winning design custom made.

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The Black Fashion Cycle

by Tanita Grayupdated on May 6, 2021February 28, 2021

Our black dollar spending power ends up in the hands of non-blacks. Period. There is no circulation. There is no ecosystem. And therefore we cannot hold on the movement for more than a moment.

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The Impact Receipt

by Tanita Grayupdated on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020

The Impact Receipt is a brand’s marketing tool that aims to educate customers about the value and meaningfulness of each item they purchase.

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Shoe Cities™: Los Angeles Factory Tour

by Tanita Grayupdated on August 11, 2021March 2, 2020

Los Angeles Footwear Factory Tour hosted by Last-Report.com! Join us June October 14-16, 2020 and explore domestic manufacturing in Los Angeles, USA.

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Shoe Waste & Sustainability

by Tanita Grayupdated on December 21, 2019December 21, 2019

Sustainability, recycling, and green chemicals are on top of the priority list for the future of fashion disposal and preservation. During the 3-day event  some of the topics we discussed were finding the right manufacturing that can help represent sustainable production.

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Sustainable Fashion Forum

by Tanita Grayupdated on September 28, 2019September 28, 2019

The Sustainable Fashion Forum is a one-day conference focused on processes, practices and tangible ways in which fashion businesses can implement to become leaders in climate change, environmental sustainability, and ethical responsibility.

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Kenneth Cole & Donna Karan’s Haiti Collab: Urban Zen

by Tanita Grayupdated on July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

Kenneth Cole & Donna Karan have created a high-end artisan collection that shows off the work of Haitian shoe-makers using insoles from Cole’s, Gentle Souls line.

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Lineapelle Fair – New York

by Tanita Grayupdated on July 2, 2019June 27, 2019

The Lineapelle Fair New York is growing each year as the #1 destination for fashion accessory sourcing for designers and design firms. 

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51/2 with D’Wayne Edwards

by Tanita Grayupdated on April 7, 2019February 15, 2019

D’wayne Ewards and his team over at Pensole not only launched the first AAFF, but received a $2million injection from Footlocker. So I had some questions.

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Last week our editor Tanita Gray toted through the hail and rain to speak to a group of creatives @thesovco
about the importance of shoe waste, fashion waste build up and the harsh truths we don't want to hear. Fast fashion, slow fashion, luxury, etc. Are all the contributors.

The fashion industry waste problem is caused by us creative people and we need to think about how we will live in the future. It has to be part of our lifestyle. And means not everyone can be a "designer". We think of being a designer as outward esthetics only. We need to change that.

"Designers are problem solvers. We shouldn't be adding to the problem. Be innovative in a new creative way."

👉🏾You can be the person who discovers a new manufacturing process, use of a new material or bring innovation in a way that we were never taught. Develop a new approach to design amd create solutions.

We only have this planet to live on. Lets not fill it with trash we don't need.
  • @bet @bethertv @betplus (should be BET Publications) for this post as a reminder that fashion did not happen yesterday or during a fashion show. It happened thousands of years ago by colored hands and black creativity and brown influence. This created the Black fashion experience that was stolen and exploited to bolster as proof of concept for European "civilized behavior".

The major problem here is that we are actually not celebrating the accomplishments. We are still harboring tension from trauma, not being paid dues, and the overall audacity of the fashion industry itself as it continues to undermine the creators. From selfcare, beauty, hygiene, costume, culture, earthcare, occasion, function, form, style and beyond. That is historically the contributions Black people gave the world. For FREE.

So what would the world look like without Black people? 

A dirty hot mess.
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Get out your wellies, frogs of all colors @jw_anderson 

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  • So it seems that creatives continue to copy/paste old models and pass off as new.

 @nike and @drake_offflclal @officialnocta will release a pair of NIKE Fins redone with NOCTA branding. These fins will also be for water sport.

Disclaimer: Do NOT attempt to wear on the street. For those who are not sure about the difference between a "slide" and these "fins" - don't worry, the spring break videos of people tripping and falling over what they think are their new "slides" will go viral just in time to regroup for summer vacations. 

 ✅️ Did we just predict the drop time???

These NIKE x NOCTAs are not slides. They are for swimming.

Nike has yet to confirm the release date of NOCTA's aquatic drop. Pricing also remains unclear. You can get a pair of NIKE Fins for around $40.
  • If @wayzforlife can do it, so can you!

"We design, source and produce locally. All the shoe components are sourced and production takes place within a 70kms radius in Porto, Portugal.

Being close to our producers and suppliers is a big advantage because we can visit them often and build lasting relationships, work hand-in-hand, test new designs, materials and improve the quality of our sneakers.

Besides, it drastically reduces the ecological footprint of our products because we don't need to make every shoe component travel the world several times, before our sneakers get to your feet."

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  • We feel like woo! Finally we are here 2023. Sustainable re-design should be at the top of your list this year. Let us show you how it gets done right.

Four 4hr workshops throught the year
A workbook with actionable activities
Swatches from our suppliers
Discover how sustainability and circular economy works in the footwear industry.

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  • It's about to go down!
Our course partnered with @shoe_waste now includes live 4hr workshops where you will earn a certificate of completion. 

Re-educate yourself on sustainable footwear design, development and manufacturing.🏭

The first remote workshop for Q1 will be facilitated in March.

Register today and make sure you are there.

With this course you get:

👉🏾A workbook and design guide
👉🏾Swatch guide with physical material from our suppliers 
👉🏾 Access to our live Q&A sessions
👉🏾 24/7 lifetime access to the course

Registration is OPEN! Click the link above. PAYMENT PLAN available.

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