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Yahoo
25-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Crocs Makes Commitment To UNICEF Mentoring Program
Crocs Inc. is scaling its 'Step Up to Greatness' community impact program. Introduced last year, the program is aimed at helping young adults between ages 15 to 29 gain skills and access to opportunities that can help them reach their greatest potential. Crocs has committed to supporting over 3 million people through partnerships with nonprofits, such as UNICEF's social innovation accelerator Upshift and the Big Brothers Big Sisters youth mentoring program. More from WWD EXCLUSIVE: Nanushka Pops Up in Paris, Eyes Experiential Retail Expansion Stella McCartney Releases Cinnamon-scented S-Wave Sport Trainers for Fall 2025 EXCLUSIVE: Klarna Announces Poshmark Partnership With In-app Resale Integration Crocs said on Thursday that it has committed to a multi-year partnership with UNICEF's Upshift accelerator, which focuses on teaching young people the skills they need to tackle societal challenges through innovation and entrepreneurship and be a positive force in their communities. 'We believe in partnering with organizations with impactful missions such as UNICEF's Upshift initiative and are thrilled to help them equip young people to develop meaningful solutions for themselves and their communities to thrive,' Deanna Bratter, Crocs' chief sustainability officer, said. 'By leveraging our partnerships and activating our brands where they add the most value, we can increase our impact and make a real difference for the next generation.' 'Over the last decade, Upshift's 5.2 million graduates have collectively completed 145 million learning hours across 56 countries, gaining professional and transferable skills to take charge of their today and tomorrow as problem solving global citizens,' Thomas Davin, global director, UNICEF Office of Innovation, said. 'Partnering with Crocs, Inc. will help scale this impact around the world in a collective commitment based on a shared purpose to unlock the potential of youth.' A key goal at Crocs is the creation of a more comfortable world for everyone, including supporting local communities. That's part of Crocs' Purpose strategy that focuses on a shared value for its business, people and the planet. To achieve this goal, the shoe firm works with its nonprofit partners through the power of the Crocs brand to raise funds and awareness, as well as volunteering time. The company's Hey Dude and Crocs stores in the U.S. provide consumers with the option of giving to the youth mentoring organization at the point of sale and on In other sustainability initiatives, Crocs said in a recent report that it is relying on 'raw materials innovation' to reduce the carbon footprint of its popular Classic Clog by 50 percent by 2030. And it is looking to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. For the recent three-month period ended March 31, first quarter net income rose 5.0 percent to $160.1 million, on revenue that slipped 0.1 percent to $937.3 million. On Tuesday, Crocs unveiled its second collaboration with luxury streetwear brand Aries. The first capsule collection in 2023 drew inspiration from the beach, while this second one is urban-inspired. The capsule also includes custom limited-edition Jibbitz charms, while the clogs feature a removable and adjustable strap. Best of WWD All the Retailers That Nike Left and Then Went Back Mikey Madison's Elegant Red Carpet Shoe Style [PHOTOS] Julia Fox's Sleekest and Boldest Shoe Looks Over the Years [Photos] Sign in to access your portfolio
Sunday World
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
The Nineties revival is in full swing and indie favs are joining in with Irish gig
KULA BOOLA | Kula Shaker are joining the party in Laois with the likes of Oasis back on the way to Irish shores. It's like the '90s all over again with even indie favourites Kula Shaker set to perform in Ireland next weekend at the Forest Fest in Emo, Co Laois 'Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse,' Crispian Mills says in his droll sense of humour as he chats with Magazine+ over Zoom from his home in Penzance. 'No, I think it's crazy. We're touring America in autumn and everybody is out there. I think there's something about this '90s resurgence that is different to any other because it's based around live bands, whereas a lot of the contemporary music now is not so much around guitars and bands. 'I've been around gigs recently and festivals of contemporary bands and there's not a lot of noise coming off the stage. There's a lot of people on headphones and things like that. 'Guitar bands plug in and it's a bit of a racket, so I think people are going to get that taste again…and see whether they like it or not, whether they remembered it as being fun.' Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker. Photo: Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images News in 90 Seconds - July 24th Kula Shaker enjoyed success in the UK and Ireland from the mid-'90s with Top 10 hits that included Tattva, Hey Dude, Govinda, Hush and Sound Of Drums. 'You don't make money from recording anymore, but now even the live shows are at the mercy of the cost of living, the cost of everything,' Crispian reveals. 'I think that nobody is escaping the situation that we're in now where the cost of everything is unsustainable and ridiculous. 'It has got to the point where you are hoping to sell a few T-shirts, but even then these big corporations that run the venues are taking 25 per cent of your merch as well. So really they are just squeezing you for everything. 'That's the way it is, but you gotta keep on rockin' in the free world.' We talk about perception and reality and how some people think if you're even moderately famous you're rich. 'No, we didn't get invited to Jeff Bezos's wedding, that's for sure,' he says. Jay Darlington, Paul Winterhart, Crispian Mills and Alonza Bevan of Kula Shaker. Photo: Katja Ogrin/Redferns 'But we're a very lucky band because we're still friends and we're still playing music and we still see the funny side. So in that respect we are very fortunate.' They disbanded between 1999 and 2004 and did solo work, which was probably healthy for their relationships. 'It definitely allowed us a little bit of space from each other and also to appreciate each other,' Crispian admits. 'There's been a lot of unexpected twists and turns for this band – Jay being in Oasis was one of them…who would have thought.' Kula Shaker's keyboardist Jay Darlington joined Oasis in 2002 for their live shows and toured with them until their last tour in 2009. 'This is a really good time for Kula Shaker, a good time to see Kula Shaker and it's a good time to be in the band as well,' Crispian says as the chat turns to their forthcoming show at Forest Fest in Emo next Saturday, on a bill that includes Franz Ferdinand, Manic Street Preachers, Travis, Orbital, Billy Bragg, Something Happens, The Stranglers, Peter Hook & The Light and many more over the weekend. 'Festivals are always great…it's great to play to your own crowd, but festivals are a real mish-mash of people where some may know all your B-sides and some may never have heard of you in their life, so you've got a great mix.' Read more It's an opportunity to win over some new people? 'Yes, it's an opportunity to convert the non-believers,' he laughs. 'Kula Shaker were always a live band. I'm very proud of the records we've mad, but the place where we've always been at our strongest and being constantly evolving has been on the live side of thing, that's really where the band come into their own. 'It's a crazy time in the world, there's a lot of strange things going on and this guitar band throwback is all part of the fun. I think it can contribute something musically, but I think also that attitude, being a little big more rebellious and not taking any sh*t from The Man is very much needed right now.' As the conversation draws to a close, I ask Crispian if he's happy with Kula Shaker's place in the history of UK music. The droll self-mockery comes out again. 'Somebody said to us recently that we were the most underrated band,' Mills says, adding: 'We want to become the most overrated band, that's what we want to go down as.'
Fashion Network
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Lewis Capaldi fronts HeyDude's latest "bold" campaign
HeyDude's newest global ambassador is none other that Lewis Capaldi and he's fronting the label's latest campaign that it said is its 'biggest and boldest' so far. It's good timing with Capaldi fresh from his Glastonbury Festival comeback, the release of his chart-topping single 'Survive' and gearing up for a sellout tour. The new HeyDude Country campaign from the global casual footwear brand makes the most of that. It kicks off on Tuesday with an exclusive short film that offers an intimate look at his journey as an artist, alongside fellow global ambassador Sydney Sweeney. The campaign launch follows the label's 'explosive growth in the US, where it's quickly becoming a cultural favourite among Gen Z' and the link-up with the star is an 'important milestone for the brand as it looks to expand HeyDude Country internationally, with dedicated focus in the UK'. There will be an official launch event set to take place in Capaldi's hometown of Glasgow and the international focus will continue as the campaign rolls out across Europe 'with a series of unexpected brand-inspired experimental moments and pop-up activations'. The brand said the campaign captures his 'signature blend of humour, honesty and heart. A natural fit for the HeyDude mindset, Capaldi embodies a lifestyle where comfort goes beyond what you wear — it's about confidence, ease and being unapologetically yourself. HeyDude Country isn't a place, it's a headspace. A mindset rooted in self-expression, authenticity and showing up as you are. The campaign celebrates a new kind of cultural moment, where how you feel matters just as much as how you look'. It added that the campaign 'will capture the spirit of the brand's growing global fanbase and invite new fans to experience the brand through expansive storytelling and in-real-life moments, with the goal of building community and connectivity, and encouraging fans to be their most authentic selves'. The company also said: 'From navigating the pressures of fame to reconnecting with what truly matters, the film captures personal reflections, candid moments and the humour that's made him a fan favourite.' And SVP/GM of HeyDude International, Michael Anthes, added: 'Lewis is the perfect fit… he embodies the spirit of our brand like no other. He's authentic, effortlessly relatable, and lives the comfort-first lifestyle we celebrate.'
Fashion Network
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Lewis Capaldi fronts HeyDude's latest "bold" campaogn
The campaign launch follows the label's 'explosive growth in the US, where it's quickly becoming a cultural favourite among Gen Z' and the link-up with the star is an 'important milestone for the brand as it looks to expand HeyDude Country internationally, with dedicated focus in the UK'. There will be an official launch event set to take place in Capaldi's hometown of Glasgow and the international focus will continue as the campaign rolls out across Europe 'with a series of unexpected brand-inspired experimental moments and pop-up activations'. The brand said the campaign captures his 'signature blend of humour, honesty and heart. A natural fit for the HeyDude mindset, Capaldi embodies a lifestyle where comfort goes beyond what you wear — it's about confidence, ease and being unapologetically yourself. HeyDude Country isn't a place, it's a headspace. A mindset rooted in self-expression, authenticity and showing up as you are. The campaign celebrates a new kind of cultural moment, where how you feel matters just as much as how you look'. It added that the campaign 'will capture the spirit of the brand's growing global fanbase and invite new fans to experience the brand through expansive storytelling and in-real-life moments, with the goal of building community and connectivity, and encouraging fans to be their most authentic selves'. The company also said: 'From navigating the pressures of fame to reconnecting with what truly matters, the film captures personal reflections, candid moments and the humour that's made him a fan favourite.' And SVP/GM of HeyDude International, Michael Anthes, added: 'Lewis is the perfect fit… he embodies the spirit of our brand like no other. He's authentic, effortlessly relatable, and lives the comfort-first lifestyle we celebrate.'
Fashion Network
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Lewis Capaldi fronts HeyDude's latest "bold" campaogn
The campaign launch follows the label's 'explosive growth in the US, where it's quickly becoming a cultural favourite among Gen Z' and the link-up with the star is an 'important milestone for the brand as it looks to expand HeyDude Country internationally, with dedicated focus in the UK'. There will be an official launch event set to take place in Capaldi's hometown of Glasgow and the international focus will continue as the campaign rolls out across Europe 'with a series of unexpected brand-inspired experimental moments and pop-up activations'. The brand said the campaign captures his 'signature blend of humour, honesty and heart. A natural fit for the HeyDude mindset, Capaldi embodies a lifestyle where comfort goes beyond what you wear — it's about confidence, ease and being unapologetically yourself. HeyDude Country isn't a place, it's a headspace. A mindset rooted in self-expression, authenticity and showing up as you are. The campaign celebrates a new kind of cultural moment, where how you feel matters just as much as how you look'. It added that the campaign 'will capture the spirit of the brand's growing global fanbase and invite new fans to experience the brand through expansive storytelling and in-real-life moments, with the goal of building community and connectivity, and encouraging fans to be their most authentic selves'. The company also said: 'From navigating the pressures of fame to reconnecting with what truly matters, the film captures personal reflections, candid moments and the humour that's made him a fan favourite.' And SVP/GM of HeyDude International, Michael Anthes, added: 'Lewis is the perfect fit… he embodies the spirit of our brand like no other. He's authentic, effortlessly relatable, and lives the comfort-first lifestyle we celebrate.'
