From Spain, a foldable shoe that’s fully biodegradable
Not long after our recent story about Timberland’s foldable, zippable hiking shoe comes word of another shoe designed to be easily stowed away. Enter 01M OneMoment, a completely biodegradable shoe from...
View ArticleT-shirt brand supports entrepreneurs in developing countries
A few months ago we spotted adventure travel company OneSeed Expeditions, who support local female entrepreneurs in South East Asia by giving 10 percent of revenue to microfinance partners. On a...
View ArticleEco fashion store shares full breakdown of its supply chain and costs
In recent times, we’ve seen the fashion industry innovate with products such as biodegradable shoes, as well as charitable initiatives such as Community Collection, which donates a portion of the sale...
View ArticleOnline fashion store creates collections based on customers’ designs
Recently we saw Denmark-based MUUSE enabling its users to vote on their favorite design concepts from top fashion schools in order to bring them into production. Now we’ve come across Cut On Your Bias,...
View ArticleFashion brand offers discounts based on a shopper’s social influence
Marketers have long known that consumers vary widely in terms of their influence over others, but today’s social networks are making those differences plain for all to see. Aiming to zero in on the...
View ArticlePlatform taps the crowds to supply bra recommendations
Regular readers of Springwise may remember Shoefitr, the site that recommends new shoes to runners based on their favorite pairs from the past. Now brayola is setting out to do something similar for...
View ArticleFashion label caters for people with physical impairments
Despite the wealth of items currently on offer on the high streets, a number of people face a struggle with mainstream fashion garments, a fact that provided the inspiration for the Downs Designs...
View ArticleUnderwear from vending machines or to the doorstep
We’ve seen vending machines stocked with unusual products before, from fresh seafood to books, and we’ve seen an underwear subscription service courtesy of Panty by Post. Now combining those ideas is...
View ArticleFashion site documents changing color trends on city streets
Just as sites such as Brayola have used the crowds to help women find recommendations for bras, now a new site is providing hints at the most popular color choices in three European cities. The Pimkie...
View ArticleFrom Japan, underwear uses nanotechnology to help combat body odor
We’ve already seen fabrics that purify the air and tags that neutralize body odors, so it seems only natural that the next step should be undergarments made from such materials. Sure enough, new from...
View ArticleBrazilian fashion retailer displays Facebook ‘likes’ for items in its...
Bridging the gap between the online and offline worlds is a challenge for any brand, but Brazilian fashion retailer C&A has come up with an innovative solution. Much the way both Renault and...
View ArticleElastic replacements for laced shoes
Footwear is no stranger to practical innovation – in the past we’ve seen biodegradable shoes, foldable zip shoes and even GPS shoes for Alzheimer’s sufferers, among many others. Continuing this string...
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