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French Sole collaborates with Barbara Hulanicki

Footwear label French Sole is collaborating with Barbara Hulanicki, fashion designer and founder of iconic 1960s Biba brand on an exclusive collection launching later this month. The Barbara Hulanicki for French Sole collection features nine designs featuring the designer’s favourite styles from the brand including the ‘Boardwalker’ sneaker, ‘...

Fairs

TheMicam Shanghai calls off future editions

London - TheMicam Shanghai, the Chinese branch of Italian footwear trade show theMicam, has reportedly called off all future editions. Update The Italian footwear association the Assocalzaturifici has responded to the cancellation of theMicam Shanghai and issued the following statement regarding the future of the event: In context regarding...

Apparel

French Sole steps up Asia presence

French Sole, the footwear brand, is gearing up to expand in the US and Far East markets. The company has attained the services of Kim Winser, formerly of Agent Provocateur. French Sole opened a store in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia last month, the first of three planned for the country. The brand is aiming to increase its presence in Asia,...