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This partnership goes beyond simply redesigning a shoe; it’s a deep look at how high-performance running shoes have evolved and what happens when different creative fields come together. According to Thomas Cykana, HOKA’s Senior Director of Global Collaboration, the Mafate Speed 2 blends advanced technology with real-world usability, and perfectly captures XLIM’s distinctive, modern style. The shoe’s textured upper is designed to look naturally worn, celebrating the shaping power of nature. Dohee Kim, founder and creative director of XLIM, sees this less as a typical collaboration and more as a shared exploration, where different viewpoints combine to create surprising ideas and add depth to the entire creative process.

Film has been incredibly influential, so picking just one key moment is tough. However, the Russo Brothers have highlighted a surprising turning point – one most people probably wouldn’t expect.

It was announced that Clifford the Big Red Dog will be back on PBS Kids in 2027! The new show will be produced by 9 Story Media Group, the team behind Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, with animation by Brown Bag Films. Based on Norman Bridwell’s popular book series, the new Clifford will, like the original series from the early 2000s, focus on teaching children important life skills such as problem-solving, making friends, teamwork, and contributing to their communities.

Someone once pointed out the contrast between Italy and Switzerland. Italy, despite enduring thirty years of war, violence, and turmoil under the Borgias, still managed to foster incredible artistic and cultural achievements like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. Meanwhile, Switzerland enjoyed five centuries of peace and democratic stability, but its most famous creation is… the cuckoo clock. It’s a reminder that great things can sometimes come from challenging times.