Abubakar Mustapha’s life was filled with uncertainty.Like many young people in Shuni, a community in Dange-Shuni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, he struggled to find a stable source of ...

First broadcast on Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the ...

My journey into spirits wasn’t a straight line. In my early twenties, I was building a career in high-end shoemaking, designing wedding shoes and splitting my time between Canada, Spain ...

One pair can cost over £5,000. London has been a hub for shoemaking for centuries, and while the industry has shrunk over time, an increase in demand from Japan and the US has helped to reignite ...

Riverview’s Daniel Mallais spent 30 years as a competitive chess player. But after retiring from the sport, it wasn’t shogi ...

Leatherworker Sonia from London and textile weaver Shiv from Brighton are hoping Dom and his team of mentors can help them turn their talents into profitable businesses.

Northamptonshire is famous for its shoe production but many shoemakers have been forced to close or have outsourced their shoemaking over the years. Solovair makes 10,000 shoes and boots each year.

Digital Edition: How Hotter, New Balance and more are reviving Great British shoemaking By Zoe Hu 11 February 2025 Despite rising costs, British shoemakers are doubling down on domestic manufacturing ...