The footwear industry has seen a significant shift in recent years with the rise of e-commerce. With online sales projected to account for 45% of total footwear sales by 2025, companies are turning to AI to gain a competitive edge in this rapidly evolving market. AI technology is revolutionising the way we shop for shoes […]
The latest BFA Footwear Trend Report for Autumn/Winter 2023-2024 was created in collaboration with BFA Member TOUCH LDN. TOUCH is a creative agency specialising in footwear and accessories design, development and trend forecasting. It believes that all businesses should have access to creative support, no matter how big or small, and aims to connect brands, […]
The business of artisanal shoemaking is one that has become a ‘lost art’ in recent years, with manufacturers increasingly relying upon the efficiency of modern machinery to create shoes that dominate the market. So, when we received an enquiry from Billy Tana Bespoke Shoes to join the BFA, we jumped at the chance to have […]
Launched in 2020 as a children’s footwear brand, Lucky Cat Shoe Design had to pivot and diversify during the hardest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, Senior Footwear Designer, Developer and now business Director, Dan Spencer, was able to use his expertise and innovative mindset to turn things around. Here, we’d like to introduce you […]
Over the last 12 months, we have worked hard at the BFA to continue to represent and support the best of the British footwear sector. As a result, we have seen a significant increase in Members and Partners who all see the benefits of being part of a strong and engaged community of footwear professionals. […]
The time has come to reveal the footwear professionals chosen for this year’s debut BFA Footwear50 in Partnership with Micro-Fresh®. Now’s your chance to download our BFA Footwear50 PDF Guide for 2022 and browse some of the best and brightest in our sector. Each person appears in one of six categories: Retailers, Manufacturers, Design Independents, […]
Whether you’re a manufacturer, wholesaler, supplier, retailer or brand owner, there are significant benefits to gathering and understanding your business data. New BFA Partner Kleene is on a mission to help companies get value from their data by creating a “single source of truth”. To find out more, we spoke to Kleene’s Director of Partnerships […]
We are pleased to launch the BFA Footwear Trend Report for Spring/Summer 2023. This new PDF report has been created especially for BFA Members and Partners, using information, ideas and imagery supplied from within the BFA Membership. Earlier this year, the BFA launched its debut Footwear Trend Report for AW22/23. Our goal was to […]
BFA Member aspect climate projects is determined to create the best possible shoes for the climate using sustainable materials, meticulous methods of craftsmanship and a “slow” approach to fashion and design. Here, founder Alex Ward speaks to the BFA about his ambitions and goals for aspect climate projects and how he hopes to inspire others. […]
BFA Partner Innovation Tax is solely devoted to helping companies access government funding in the form of grants and tax incentives. Here, we spoke to Innovation Tax Director, Sachin Chauhan, to get answers to your frequently asked questions. Navigating the complex area of footwear business funding opportunities and applications can be a daunting and time-consuming […]
