Adidas unveils "first football super shoe"
Sportswear brand Adidas has released the F50+ football boot, which it believes is its fastest ever and could usher in an era of football super shoes. More about Adidas unveils "first football super shoe"
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On unveils sprayable trainer made with textile "there's not even a word for"
Swiss brand On has unveiled the Cloudboom Strike LS trainer, which is topped with a lightweight, low-carbon upper created by spraying filament using a robotic arm and will debut at the Olympics. More about On unveils sprayable trainer made with textile "there's not even a word for"
Jessica Thies designs "living footwear" capable of absorbing carbon dioxide
Brooklyn-based designer Jessica Thies has developed a concept for a shoe that is printed with ink containing living algae capable of absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. More about Jessica Thies designs "living footwear" capable of absorbing carbon dioxide
Charles Jeffrey's "diverse body of material" goes on display at Somerset House
London's Somerset House has opened The Lore of Loverboy exhibition, which celebrates a decade of the genderfluid fashion house founded by designer and illustrator Charles Jeffrey. More about Charles Jeffrey's "diverse body of material" goes on display at Somerset House
Nike and Hyperice unveil heated foot-massaging shoes
Sportswear brand Nike and health tech company Hyperice have unveiled a series of wearables that can heat, cool and massage to help athletes recover. More about Nike and Hyperice unveil heated foot-massaging shoes
AMO designs cabin "reminiscent of architectural models" for Prada menswear show
Dutch studio AMO has created a small cabin and picket-fence-lined path as part of the set for fashion brand Prada's Spring Summer 2025 menswear show. More about AMO designs cabin "reminiscent of architectural models" for Prada menswear show
Recycled materials will give Nike "biggest impact" on sustainability says chief design officer
Using recycled materials is a better route to reducing the environmental impact of Nike's products than designing for disassembly, the sportswear brand's chief design officer Martin Lotti says in this interview. More about Recycled materials will give Nike "biggest impact" on sustainability says chief design officer
Six playful projects by Gab Bois that transform ordinary objects into tactile art
Montreal-based artist Gab Bois has compiled her viral clothes and furniture into a new book. Here, she shares her six favourite projects that show surreal compositions of ordinary objects. More about Six playful projects by Gab Bois that transform ordinary objects into tactile art
Hay teams up with ASICS on pastel-coloured Skyhand OG trainer
Danish design brand Hay and Japanese sportswear brand ASICS have created a collection of suede-and-leather trainers and accessories in "soft hues" that launched during annual festival 3 Days of Design. More about Hay teams up with ASICS on pastel-coloured Skyhand OG trainer
Melanin-spiked bodysuits provide sun protection in Melwear concept
Garments made with the skin pigment melanin provide a natural, alternative form of sun protection in this speculative biofabrication project by recent Central Saint Martins graduate Maca Barrera. More about Melanin-spiked bodysuits provide sun protection in Melwear concept
Five projects that highlight circular design at Southern Sweden Design Days 2024
Fashion garments made from airbags and furniture crafted from "unattractive" materials are among the projects on show at this year's Southern Sweden Design Days in Malmö. More about Five projects that highlight circular design at Southern Sweden Design Days 2024
Nike's Metamorph Poncho transforms from coat to camping tent
Sportswear brand Nike has designed the Metamorph Poncho, a lightweight multi-layered raincoat that can be reconfigured as a tent for camping. More about Nike's Metamorph Poncho transforms from coat to camping tent
The Metropolitan Museum of Art unveils Sleeping Beauties exhibition spanning four centuries of fashion
In this video, Dezeen previews the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute's latest blockbuster fashion exhibition Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, following last night's Met Gala. More about The Metropolitan Museum of Art unveils Sleeping Beauties exhibition spanning four centuries of fashion
Hemingway Design and James Shaw create furniture from recycled clothes for Traid
Local studio Hemingway Design collaborated with designer James Shaw to transform a London store interior for charity retailer Traid, which features colourful furniture created from leftover second-hand clothes. More about Hemingway Design and James Shaw create furniture from recycled clothes for Traid
"Research became the exhibition" at OMA-designed Crafted World for Loewe
Dutch studio OMA has designed Loewe's Crafted World exhibition, currently on show in Shanghai, which aims to celebrate the brand's craftsmanship. More about "Research became the exhibition" at OMA-designed Crafted World for Loewe
F Taylor Colantonio and Daniel Roseberry create surreal bronze-and-silk furniture for Schiaparelli
Schiaparelli creative director Daniel Roseberry has collaborated with artist F Taylor Colantonio on a collection of sculptural bronze and silk furniture that includes a chair-lamp hybrid. More about F Taylor Colantonio and Daniel Roseberry create surreal bronze-and-silk furniture for Schiaparelli
Models nap on Thom Browne bedding during Milan design week performance
Fashion designer Thom Browne has presented his collaboration with Italian textile brand Frette as part of a sleep-themed performance during Milan design week 2024. More about Models nap on Thom Browne bedding during Milan design week performance
Hermès showcases "connection with the earth" with patterned stone-and-clay-floor installation
French fashion house Hermès has designed an installation that uses reclaimed bricks, slate, marble and terracotta to draw attention to the brand's artisan roots at Milan design week. More about Hermès showcases "connection with the earth" with patterned stone-and-clay-floor installation
Nike unveils "new and better" athlete shoes ahead of Paris Olympics
Sportswear brand Nike has unveiled its new collection of elite footwear ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this summer, claiming that AI is sparking a "super cycle" of innovation. More about Nike unveils "new and better" athlete shoes ahead of Paris Olympics
Camper unveils modular trainer "simple enough to assemble and disassemble by customers"
Sportswear brand Camper has released the Roku modular trainer, which is formed of six parts that can be easily assembled and disassembled. More about Camper unveils modular trainer "simple enough to assemble and disassemble by customers"