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Creative Director Maria Billson Olander on steering Vagabond Shoemakers’ future: ‘It’s about staying true to our DNA while evolving with the world’

They say a great pair of shoes doesn’t just carry you, they define your journey. Vagabond Shoemakers is charting a path that’s equal parts heritage, craftsmanship, and innovation. Known for its seamless fusion of Scandinavian minimalism and everyday functionality, the Swedish footwear label is stepping boldly into the future under the creative...

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Vagabond Shoemakers imitates Patagonia, donates company to foundation

The owners of Swedish shoe brand Vagabond Shoemakers, Marie Nilsson Peterzén and Mats Nilsson, are donating the company to the newly established Vagabond Shoemakers Foundation. The goal: to support charitable projects over time. Vagabond Shoemakers Foundation thus becomes the owner of the brand, as announced by Vagabond in a press release. As a...

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Vagabond Shoemakers expands in Asia with Tmall

Swedish footwear brand Vagabond Shoemakers is expanding within the Asian market with a concept store on the Chinese e-commerce platform Tmall, part of the Alibaba Group. The concept store launches with the brand’s autumn/winter 2023 collection as the footwear brand looks to expand its reach within Asia, adding to its recent collaboration with a...

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Vagabond Shoemakers head of design steps up to creative director position

Maria Olander, the head of design for Vagabond Shoemakers, is stepping up to become the brand’s new creative director. Olander, who has been in her current position for 12 years, will succeed Marie Nilsson Peterzén, co-founder of Vagabond. In a statement, Olander said: "I'm happy and grateful for the trust. I look forward to working with our...

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Vagabond Shoemakers launches apparel

Swedish footwear brand Vagabond Shoemakers is expanding into clothing with a limited-edition T-shirt created in collaboration with artist Micky Ho. The new clothing line, dubbed ‘Vagabond Shoemakers Apparel,’ launches with an oversized boxy silhouette T-Shirt featuring an exclusive print of the brand’s SS23 campaign reimagined by Stockholm-based...

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Vagabond Shoemakers introduces sustainability manifesto to highlight efforts

Vagabond Shoemakers has debuted a new sustainability manifesto in a bid to raise awareness for the brand’s efforts and encourage shoppers’ participation. Set to go live on November 25, ‘Make every step count’ was developed by the brand to encompass its “four C’s” – the craft, the choice, the care and the change. These elements refer to...

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Vagabond Shoemakers - Spring/Summer 22 Collection

For the SS22 season, Vagabond Shoemakers sees the world through a colourful lens; presenting a collection infused with energy and positivity led by bursting colours. The new collection continues the solid-sole theme that has been present during recent seasons, with emphasis on wider toe shapes and sharp outsoles. Two main themes set the tone for...

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Footwear brand Vagabond steps into apparel with ‘The Jacket’

Swedish footwear brand Vagabond Shoemakers is branching out into apparel with the launch of a limited-edition jacket. The women’s leather jacket - aptly named just ‘The Jacket’ - has been developed in the brand’s in-house design studio and handcrafted in Portugal, in a limited quantity, which each item numbered. The Varberg-based brand describes...

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Vagabond Shoemakers to focus on reducing emissions

Swedish footwear brand Vagabond Shoemakers is looking to reduce emissions “going forward” following the release of its sustainability report for 2020. Last year the brand said in the wake of the pandemic it focused on breaking down its value chain to better apply its sustainability activities to each company function. This evaluation work was...

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Vagabond releases shoe collection featuring Swedish artists

Swedish fashion company Vagabond has released a new edition of its premium capsule collection titled Atelier for spring. The new collection features three young Swedish artists and their own creative interpretations, ideas, and concepts of what the brand represents. To spotlight inspiring young talent, Vagabond has linked with sculptor Josefin...

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Buying in lockdown: what brands expect from the FW21 order season

Fashion weeks are crucial for retail fashion buyers to connect with brands, seek out trends, feel garments, and assess inventory for the coming season. For this FW21 season, due to travel restrictions and lockdowns taking place worldwide, buyers have had to adjust to mostly digital shows and remote buying appointments. Retailers are under...

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Vagabond Shoemakers takes a conscious approach to Black Friday sales

During the time of year when brands and retailers mark down prices and aim to boost sales for the holiday season, Vagabond Shoemakers is taking a different approach. In an effort to avoid overconsumption the footwear brand will not be offering a Black Friday discount for its customers. Instead, the Swedish brand will be giving 10 percent of its...