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Retail Realities: Bluer Than Indigo in Portland
“To me, it starts and pretty much ends with the fabric—so as a designer, I’m fiber and fabric driven. It’s…
How Ponce Denim Company Became the United Nations of Denim Brands
How do you tempt consumers to buy more of something they already own a lot of? That’s the question…
Breaking the Mold: Native Founder Taps Into 3D Printing with New Line
Damian Van Zyll De Jong, formerly of Native Shoes, has the zeal and drive of a recent graduate. The designer…
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Helm Founder Joshua Bingaman on Redefining Success in Footwear
The first thing that comes across from Joshua Bingaman is his overwhelming passion and sincerity. The man…
Traveller Denim Takes the Road Less Traveled with Bespoke Denim
Going from filmmaking to bespoke denim seems like an unlikely career path, but take it from Traveller Denim…
Article Number Aims to Rebuild Sneakers from the Ground Up
Literally starting from the ground up, new sneaker brand Article Number takes pride in the production and…
BucketFeet Co-Founder Aaron Firestein on Creating Wearable Art
BucketFeet recently announced it raised $7.5 million in a Series A round of funding, which the company will…
Refresh and Reboot: Diadora Aims to Revive its U.S. Business
Once a force in North America during the 1980s and early ’90s, the appeal of Italian sneaker brand Diadora…
Sneaker Releases to Watch in 2015
Sneakers are making noise. Last month the NPD Group revealed the athletic footwear category recorded $93…
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