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FUTUREVVORLD: Progress Over PerfectionNatural Fiber Welding's Plastic Free FUTUREVVORLDLuke Haverhals came to the latest episode of Progress Over Perfection donned in items made with his own brand’s materials: a Ralph Lauren tee and Allbirds kicks. Clearly, he’s a man on a mission. And his mission is to get humans off the petrochemical supply chain and back onto the natural one.Haverhals is the CEO and Founder of NFW (Natural Fiber Welding), known for its revolutionary plant-based materials MIRUM® and CLARUS®, and used by the likes of Camper and Pangaia. At NFW, if it ain’t 100 percent it ain’t good enough. If you take a loo...
2022-11-1859 min
FUTUREVVORLD: Progress Over PerfectionHow Pineapples Became the Leather On Your NikesIt’s been a little while but here we are, back with another episode of our podcast, Progress Over Perfection. For this ep, we sat down with Dr. Carmen Hijosa, the Founder and Chief Creative and Innovation Officer at Ananas Anam, the company behind Piñatex. Piñatex is the exciting plant-based leather alternative made from waste pineapple leaves. But don’t just think of it as a leather alternative. Dr. Hijosa prefers to see it as its own thing.“I don’t even like to compare it with [leather] because it’s a new material,” sh...
2022-10-2844 min
FUTUREVVORLD: Progress Over PerfectionAn Interview With Eric Liedtke of UNLESS CollectiveIn this week’s episode, FUTUREVVORLD’s Co-founder Daniel Navetta sits down with Eric Liedtke, co-founder and CEO of UNLESS Collective, for a rare one-on-one with the industry veteran. Liedtke opens up about his time at adidas, where he helped bring to life high-profile partnerships with the likes of Kanye West and Beyoncé. Since departing the Three Stripes in 2019, Liedtke has set his sights on building a more sustainable streetwear industry, starting with his newly launched brand UNLESS Collective. UNLESS is a plant-based, zero waste clothing company striving to be a "regenerative force for good.""UNLESS...
2021-12-1645 min
FUTUREVVORLD: Progress Over PerfectionDissecting the T-shirtIn this week’s episode, FUTUREVVORLD’s Co-founder Daniel Navetta and Executive Editor Bob Marshall explore streetwear's love affair with the T-shirt and how brands are using this ubiquitous piece of clothing to build a more sustainable future.Guests include Alan Mak, Founder of Version Tomorrow and Managing Partner at Public School; Jacob Hanna, the Development and E-commerce Special Projects Lead at Goodwill Southern California; and Brice Partouche, Founder, CEO and Creative Director of Satisfy Running. Thank you for tuning in. If you enjoyed this episode, or any of our episodes, please be sure to subsc...
2021-12-0258 min
FUTUREVVORLD: Progress Over PerfectionRegenerative PracticesIn this week’s episode, FUTUREVVORLD’s Co-founder Daniel Navetta and Executive Editor Bob Marshall explore regenerative supply systems, including what they mean, how they work, and why they’re a necessary component to sustainable design.The hosts are first joined by Sarah Archibald, a Senior Program Manager at PUR Projet, and then Luke Smith, the CEO at Terra Genesis International, each offering a unique perspective on regenerative agriculture. A special thank you to Timberland for helping us produce this episodeThank you for tuning in.
2021-11-1231 min
FUTUREVVORLD: Progress Over PerfectionThe Future of MaterialsIn this week’s episode, FUTUREVVORLD’s Co-founder Daniel Navetta and Executive Editor Bob Marshall explore the wide range of Earth-friendlier innovations and initiatives in the next-gen materials space.The hosts are joined by Nicole Rawling, the Co-Founder and CEO of the Material Innovation Initiative, to learn about the past, present and future of materials. Then, Daniel speaks with both David Breslauer, the Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Bolt threads, and Libby Sommer, the Director of Corporate Responsibility, where we learned about the challenges these next-gen material companies are facing. Thank you for tuning in.
2021-11-0437 min
FUTUREVVORLD: Progress Over PerfectionThe Longest LastingIn this week’s episode, FUTUREVVORLD’s Co-founder Daniel Navetta and Executive Editor Bob Marshall explore the longevity of the garments we own and wear, and how buying better can lead to a more sustainable lifestyle. The hosts are joined by: Transnomadica and Atelier & Repairs founder Maurizio Donadi; artist and Common Ace co-founder Sophia Chang; founder and lead designer of Space Available, Daniel Mitchell; and stylist-slash-creative consultant Rachael Wang. These guests talk about the benefits -- both for people and the planet -- of selecting and extending the life of well-made clothes. Listeners are also encouraged to think...
2021-10-2135 min
FUTUREVVORLD: Progress Over PerfectionThe Why and HowHosted by FVV’s co-founder and editor-in-chief Daniel Navetta and executive editor Bob Marshall. Progress Over Perfection’s stories amplify the need for greater responsibility in fashion, footwear, design, and hype culture. In this week’s episode, Daniel and Bob discuss the founding of FUTUREVVORLD -- what it is, why it exists, and what to expect. Then, Daniel interviews Dune Ives about Lonely Whale’s work encouraging people to take care of the world’s oceans and how to maintain a positive attitude in the face of eco-anxiety. Daniel also interviews George McPherson about his work advising fashion bra...
2021-10-1434 min
FUTUREVVORLD: Progress Over PerfectionTeaserHosted by FVV’s co-founder and editor-in-chief Daniel Navetta and executive editor Bob Marshall. Progress Over Perfection’s stories amplify the need for greater responsibility in fashion, footwear, design, and hype culture. In this week’s episode, Daniel and Bob talk about their reasons for caring about environmental responsibility in design. Daniel interviews Dune Ives about Lonely Whale’s work encouraging people to take care of the world’s oceans and how to maintain a positive attitude in the face of eco-anxiety. Daniel also interviews George McPherson about his work advising fashion brands; George reflects about changing attitudes i...
2021-10-0701 min
Nice Kicks PodcastBest Sneaker Commercials, Jordan Zion 1, And Sneaker Pre OrdersWhat's Your Favorite Sneaker Commercial? Long Before Sneaker Leaks And Early Looks, Signature Athletes And Brands Took To Television And Print To Debut Their Latest Signature Shoe. As The Digital Age Is Upon Us, The Sneaker Narrative Has Changed And Footwear Commercials Are Becoming A Rare Occurrence. This Week On Keeping Stock With Nice Kicks We Induct Our Personal Favorite Sneaker Commercials Into The Hall Of Fame Through A 3-Pick Fantasy Draft. Connect With Us On Social And Let Us Know Your Favorite Sneaker Commercials Or What We Missed! Watch Our Sneaker Commercial Picks Here...
2021-04-2857 min