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Can a shoe be 3D printed?

Can a pair of sneakers be 3D printed? More importantly, will they then be comfortable to wear? The answer to both questions is yes judging by the video in which rapper Asap Rocky presents the new 3D Monster resulting from his collaboration with Puma, for which he designed a collab inspired by the world of motors of which precisely this innovative pair of sneakers is a part.

The shoes were made in partnership with the company Carbon, known for also developing the mesh midsole of adidas' Futurecraft 4D. Its polyurethane resin provides incredible flexibility but also great strength that translates into durability, two key features for sneakers.

Unveiled in February during the brand's New York fashion show, the A$AP ROCKY x PUMA Mostro 3.D. are a futuristic version of the brand's iconic model, the Mostro, from which they take the elongated silhouette and spiky sole that here widens to make them almost resemble a fiery dragon. The sneakers are on sale for $250 in a limited edition.

Read the other news of October 2024

Puma engages youth in debate over leather and its alternatives

Puma engages youth in debate over leather and its alternatives

Although the growth of fast fashion shows no signs of abating and brands like Zara and H&M are increasingly trying to attract the younger generation with collaborations and special capsules, Generation Z seems to be increasingly sensitive to the impact the fashion industry has on the planet. To help them make the most informed choices possible, Puma has launched #KnowYourStuff, a docu-series that addresses one of the big issues that is often the subject of great misinformation-the debate between leather and plant-based alternatives to leather.

All the numbers of Futurmoda, the Spanish footwear fair

All the numbers of Futurmoda, the Spanish footwear fair

Futurmoda, the trade fair in Alicante, Spain, dedicated to the world of footwear, comes at a time of recovery for the Spanish market, which has returned to positive levels after 18 months of below-zero production rates.

Telfar rethinks vegan materials and opts for leather

Telfar rethinks vegan materials and opts for leather

Even if you have never heard their name, you will probably recognize their logo: a maxi e lowercase letter with a T embedded in it. The initials of Telfar, a U.S. brand that has quickly become a super hype brand, thanks to very close communication with the community and a decidedly defiant price point, with bags that don't exceed $300 and released in drops that sell out in 15 seconds.

Made in Italy workshops open their doors on Oct. 19 and 20 at Apritimoda

Made in Italy workshops open their doors on Oct. 19 and 20 at Apritimoda

On the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 19th and Sunday, Oct. 20th, more than 100 maisons and workshops welcome the curious and enthusiasts who want to explore the leather and accessories supply chain through the artisanal processes that make our products unique. This is ApritiModa.

Suede

Suede

From Prada and Louis Vuitton's signature jackets to Gucci and Saint Laurent's iconic shoes and Givenchy and The Row bags, suede seems to be the star material of the season. But what exactly is suede?

At first glance they might look like stones, polished and stitched together to form a delicate pattern that makes up a web. Yet they are leather, processed and treated in innovative ways to achieve different textures and shapes.This is the Solé bag by Polène, a Spanish brand that has patented this particular processing to optimize the production process, making it more economically and environmentally sustainable.

Are fashion brands obsessed with food?

Are fashion brands obsessed with food?

Baguette-bags (Moschino) and orange (Bottega Veneta), charms in the shape of garden vegetables (Loewe) and croissants (Louis Vuitton). 2024 seems to be the year when the maisons have (re)discovered the world of food as the main inspiration for their collections, which for both the winter and summer seasons are overflowing with food-related accessories.

Thaden: a dream passing from the hands of artisans to Emily in paris

Thaden: a dream passing from the hands of artisans to Emily in paris

If you love luxury accessories and have seen Emily in Paris you may have noticed that one of the main characters wears a singularly shaped bag, a masterpiece of construction that is the result of a patient balancing act. A model that seemed unfeasible because of its complexity, as designer Kristina Thaden tells us, who when she imagined it never thought it would take her years to finally turn it into a prototype.

Rick Owens' inflatable boots

Rick Owens' inflatable boots

Among the most memorable offerings of the year, Rick Owens' Inflatable Boots, a collaboration between the famous brand and Straytukay, an emerging London-based designer, are finally available.

Rabanne unveils the world's most expensive handbag

Rabanne unveils the world's most expensive handbag

Who would spend 250,000 euros on a handbag? Rabanne is banking on its customers, launching at Paris Fashion Week the most expensive bag in the world, made entirely of 18-carat gold.

Leather threads for crochet flowers

Leather threads for crochet flowers

“Floral for Spring? Groundbreaking,” Miranda Priestly would say. In short, not exactly a masterpiece of creativity. But what if these flowers become true symbols of Italian craftsmanship?

This is not a detergent bottle

This is not a detergent bottle

A bottle of detergent, but also a helmet and a teapot. These are some of the bags designed by Adrian Appiolaza for Moschino's Spring Summer 2025 collection, inspired by objects from our daily lives.

A bag made inside water

A bag made inside water

It's not quite 100 percent water but a water-based gel that allows RapidLiquidPrint, the company that made the latest version of Coperni's now-iconic Swipe bag, to 3D print allowing objects to remain soft and almost elastic.