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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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  • 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.

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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.

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  • Taking a closer look at the @activelyblack athletic shoe. With all fairness, the outsole design is 🔥 Can't see it here? Get yourselves a pair and see what we mean.
  • Our editor Tanita Gray will be speaking about the footwear industry, sustainability and circularity in this FREE webinar.

Tune in and listen to what she has to say about re-education, sustainable design and the future of the industry along with top shoe brands and brand innovators. 

If ypu are in the shoe business, you dont want to miss this. Link is in the bio, join in!

Footwear & Circularity: An interactive Q&A with top shoe brands

Tuesday, January 17th 2023 - 9:00 AM (PST)

Mark ypur calendar and hit the link in the bio to join! 👆🏾

Hosted by @material_exchange
  • Brooklyn native Delvin Carter breaks down the shoe game for his @sia_collective with @breakfastclubam 

Great info and insight into the production world that consumers should be educated on. Costs and creative execution does have a price. But actually, the price point for @sia_collective is spot on.
  • Check out this video on how happy ypur feet are in shoes 🤣 @ai526ai making a lot of people feel really silly right now. Try this out at home or wherever you are and see if you need to rethink your shoe collection.

• • • • • • #repost:

Is your foot happy in the shoe you wear?

Take out the insole and outline the insole with a pen on a blank paper and place your foot on the outline with a natural splay. Or you can simply take out the insole and step on the insole as well. 

Now what do you see?
Is your foot happy within the outline of the insole?

If you want to try out barefoot shoes, @barefoot.universe provides a lot of information on getting your feet in the proper shoe.

#functionalfootwear #footwear #foothealth #footfunction #fixyourfeet #freeyourfeet #restoreyourfeet #barefootshoes #widetoebox #thefootcollective #foothealth #shoes #shoedesign #footproblems #sorefeet
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