Biofabricated Leather
An American company has invented an industry-changing, fashion-friendly leather product that will definitely have cows breathing easier. By 2050, it will take 100 billion land animals to provide the world's population with meat, dairy, eggs and leather goods.
Superb craftmanship
Located in the heart of Paris, in a 17th-century studio with flooring that was laid in the reign of Louis XIV, the plisseur, or pleater, has helped craft couture and ready-to-wear collections since 1945.
A new way to tie your shoes
Call it an international effort: Japanese footwear designer Masaya Hashimoto partnered with Italian shoe maker Vibram – famous for their FiveFingers minimalist athletic footwear – to create minimalist footwear with an innovative and anatomical sole that literally wraps the foot in place.