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Vogue Singapore
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Shelve your statement shoes for the statement toe ring
This little piggy went to market, and this little piggy added a toe ring to cart. Brazilian model and influencer Lívia Nunes Marques had long wanted to tap the toe ring trend, but couldn't find any that actually fit her toes. So, she had them custom made. 'I think these little details can completely transform a look,' she says. 'I love the idea of 'put a rock on her hand,' so I thought, why not 'put a rock on her toes?!'' She'll often pair them with flip-flops, enjoying the juxtaposition of rubbery straps and metal. 'I love stacking more than one ring per toe.' The toe is the décolletage du jour. While the cloven-hoofed Maison Margiela Tabi transcended from its position as cult cool girl shoe some time ago, even the less esoteric among us are testing out the toe-accentuating and toe-baring side of fashion. Flip-flops have become—almost—office appropriate, peeking out from under sleek tailored pants. The early '00s peep-toe heel finds fans in everyone from Addison Rae to Cate Blanchett. Toe ring sandals from Khaite and Tory Burch are stomping up and down the West Village, and in London, the Vibram FiveFingers—a minimalist five-toe shoe made for hiking, weight-lifting, and training—abound. Jude the Label has found a cohort of celebrity fans from Chloë Sevigny to Tracee Ellis Ross for its freaky, sexy, outré 'Date' mule, with a sliver of a cut-out toe. But it's the toe ring, the '90s and aughts accessory often associated with the beach, that's less libidinal, more luxe—on the Rabanne and Burberry runways, on the feet of Rihanna. Most recently: a gold band with three diamond prongs encircled Bad Bunny's toe on the cover of his latest single, 'Alambre Púa.' Marques has plenty of others to go to toe-to-toe with too in the world of digital decoration. Toe rings by Simuero. Courtesy of Simuero Rocío Gallardo, creative director of Valencia-based handcrafted jewellery studio Simuero, was inspired to turn their bestselling rings—the Faro, Buzo, and Duna—into toe rings. The brand already had the Arena toe ring, but this expanded the collection with colourful birthstones. She and co-founder Jorge experimented: 'The whole thing felt like a game, very instinctive.' When we speak, she's wearing a bikini and three toe rings—appropriate for 25°C Spain. She never takes hers off, even with closed shoes—one is even her engagement ring. 'Made by me, for me, with a diamond, worn on my toe.' 'What I love about my job is not having to keep up with trends,' says Gallardo. 'I get to design what I feel is coming, without looking around too much. So when something ends up being 'in,' I'm never sure if it's just a lucky coincidence or a shared wavelength with other people creating at the same time.' 'Either way, I love that they're back. It feels spontaneous, playful, not too serious.' Tessa Tran, CEO and creative director of Chan Luu, a jewellery label founded by her aunt in 1983, was inspired by frequent trips to India for their toe rings. The brand celebrated their latest launch with a 'pedi party' at a New York nail salon, where a guest stacked two of their chunkier style Caprice rings on her pinkie toe, feet encased in Jimmy Choos. While previous iterations some five years ago were dainty and delicate solitaires, Chan Luu's new collection has gotten more maximalist, including a 14K white pearl toe ring, and a toe knuckle ensconcing crystal and emerald piece. 'Toes are definitely having a moment,' says Tran. 'An openness to being playful and bold is definitely back in fashion. We're exiting the quiet luxury era and accessories. A bold head scarf, an embellished shoe, a big toe ring are easy ways to transform an entire look.' Tran herself wears the stacked Ripple toe rings on her second left toe, and two 14K gold diamond rings on her right fourth toe. Now, she's considering putting her diamond earring through her still-there belly piercing she got when she was in high school—because 'Why not?' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chan Luu (@chanluu) 'I'm enamoured with how people wear jewellery in India,' she says. 'It's not just aesthetic, everything has meaning. Toe rings for example, are traditionally worn by Hindu women as a symbol of marital status, but are also worn for Ayurvedic health benefits. Aesthetically, I was inspired by the layers of jewellery women wear around their feet—stacks of anklets and multiple rings on one toe.' 'As someone who is a purveyor of shoes, specifically vintage shoes, I'm constantly looking for ways to accessorise my feet,' says Julia Rabinowitsch, vintage sourcer and founder of lifestyle site The Millennial Decorator, 'so the arrival of the toe ring has been extremely fun to see and include within my content.' Rabinowitsch has been fielding 'endless sourcing requests' for '90s-era heels. 'I'm not surprised feet accessorising has [also] come back,' she says. She's been loving toe rings and anklets, especially from Chan Luu. For Paris-based Charlotte Chesnais, founder of her own eponymous jewellery brand, the trend feels both distinctly '90s and of the moment—made for the Havaianas revival and The Row's viral Dune flip-flop. 'It's always a question of balance,' she says, 'between the choice of shoes, colour of pedicure, the amount and style of rings.' An Instagram post showed her toes adorned with her own rings—made for fingers. Would she make toe-specific styles? 'Never say never.' It's an easy trend to dip in and out of—customisable, stackable, big to little piggy toe-traversing. And it doesn't necessarily require buying more than what's already in your jewellery box at home. We're seeing them styled with beachy balloon pants and flip-flops, as much as club-ready dresses and wedges. For Tessa Tran, toe rings are for all the modern day Carrie Bradshaws, pairing opulent toe jewels with open, The RealReal-bought Manolos. Gallardo thinks of the Simuero customer, who would benefit from some toe rings in their sartorial summer lexicon: 'She's got a sense of humour about life and doesn't take things too seriously, especially not herself. She gets that fashion is there to have fun with, not something to overthink. No big statements, no perfect outfits. Just a lot of sun, few prejudices, and a strong urge to be outside.' The biggest statement? Book that pedicure. This article was originally published on Vogue .com.
Los Angeles Times
20-06-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Valencia Marketing Firm Hennessey Digital Acquired by Herringbone Digital
Herringbone Digital, a digital marketing platform backed by private equity firm Trinity Hunt Partners, acquired Valencia-based Hennessey Digital, a digital marketing agency serving law firms nationwide. This acquisition marks Herringbone Digital's first investment in the legal marketing vertical. Hennessey Digital was founded in 2015 by Jason Hennessey to focus on search engine optimization and other digital marketing services for law firms, with a focus on personal injury practices. The company had 125 employees who were fully remote at the time of the acquisition. 'This partnership represents a transformative new chapter for Hennessey Digital and our team,' said Jason Hennessey, chief executive and founder Hennessey Digital, in a statement. Information for this article was sourced from Hennessey Digital.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Digital Twins in Healthcare Market Research and Forecast Report 2025-2030: Europe Emerges as Key Player in Digital Twin Healthcare Market, Second to North America
The global digital twin healthcare market is set for remarkable growth, projected to soar from USD 4.47 billion in 2025 to USD 59.94 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 68.0%. The surge is fueled by the expanding applications of digital twins in healthcare and increased investments from public and private sectors. Quibim, a Valencia-based pioneer using imaging biomarkers for precision medicine, recently raised USD 50.6 million in Series A funding to expand into the U.S. Market leaders like Microsoft, Siemens Healthineers, and GE Healthcare are advancing the sector. Notably, surgical planning & medical education, driven by virtual reality integration, captures the largest market share. Europe emerges as a key region, with substantial technological investments. The report offers a detailed analysis of market trends, competitive dynamics, and opportunities for growth in digital twin technology. Dublin, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Digital Twins in Healthcare Market by Component (Software, Services), Application (Personalized Medicine, Drug Discovery, Medical Education, Workflow Optimization), End User (Providers, Research & Academia, Payers), and Region - Global Forecast to 2030" has been added to offering. The global digital twin healthcare market is poised for remarkable growth in 2024, driven by the expanding applications of digital twins and substantial investments from both public and private sectors. The market is expected to surge to USD 59.94 billion by 2030 from USD 4.47 billion in 2025, reflecting a CAGR of 68.0% during this period. Public and private sectors are keenly investing in digital twin technologies, recognizing their potential to revolutionize innovation and boost operational efficiency. Valencia-based Quibim is a leader in leveraging imaging biomarkers for precision medicine. Recently, Quibim secured USD 50.6 million in a Series A funding round aimed at establishing a foothold in the United States. This strategic move is seen as pivotal in advancing human digital twins, dynamic models that aid health monitoring, enhance patient stratification, increase drug development success rates, and enable pre-implementation treatment testing. By application, the surgical planning & medical education segment claimed the largest market share in 2024. The dominance of this segment is attributed to the fusion of digital twins with virtual reality platforms, significantly enhancing surgical training for residents. This technology allows for simulations tailored to individual patients' unique anatomical and physiological attributes, offering trainees a realistic experience and performance tracking through intraoperative metrics. Several companies have developed medical anatomy and surgical procedure simulations to reduce cadaver dependence and promote interactive learning. By end user, the healthcare providers segment commanded the largest market share in 2024. This segment's growth is linked to its critical role in workflow management and surgical planning. Digital twins provide benefits such as accurate patient modeling, personalized treatment planning, and continuous monitoring, all of which improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. Europe secured the second-largest market share in 2024 by region. This is due to increased technological investments and the application of digital twins in research and genomics. The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Health Germany reports that digital twins are being employed across European nations to enhance medication prescriptions. French firm ExactCure specializes in digital health, focusing on preventing adverse drug effects. DigiTwins utilizes advanced omics, sensing, computing, and communication technologies, enabling completely personalized and preventive medicine, heralding a significant paradigm shift in healthcare. This report provides insights on: Drivers such as burgeoning investments in developed and emerging technology adoption, rising demand for personalized medicine, and increased funding and investment in digital twin startups. Restraints include concerns over accuracy and privacy in digital twin systems and high implementation costs. Opportunities and challenges are also examined. Product/Service Development & Innovation: Detailed insights into upcoming technologies, R&D activities, and new product and service launches. Market Development: Comprehensive data on lucrative emerging markets by type, component, application, end user, and region. Market Diversification: Information about product portfolios, expanding geographic reach, recent developments, and investments. Competitive Assessment: Thorough analysis of market shares, growth strategies, product offerings, and capabilities of leading players. Market Dynamics Market Drivers Increasing Investments by Public and Private Entities Growing Applications of Digital Twins Technological Advancements Growing Funding and Investments in Digital Twin Startups Challenges Lack of Skilled Professionals Integration With Existing Systems and Outdated Digital Infrastructure Industry Trends Transformation in Clinical Trials Revolutionizing Medical Training and Diagnostics Improving Operational Efficiency in Hospitals Opportunities Increasing Focus on Cutting-Edge Real-Time Data Analytics Growing Importance of Digital Twins in Emerging Economies Case Studies Utilization of Digital Twin Technology For Surge Planning Decisions Provision of Hospital Guidance Using Digital Twins in Healthcare During COVID-19 Pandemic Optimization of Cardiovascular Solutions For Personalized Treatments Company Profiles Microsoft Corporation Siemens Healthineers Ag Koninklijke Philips N.V. Amazon Web Services, Inc. Dassault Systemes Ge Healthcare Oracle Corporation IBM Ptc Sap Atos Se Nvidia Corporation Ansys Inc. Faststream Technologies Rescale, Inc. Twin Health Verto Qbio Thoughtwire Sim and Cure Predictiv Nurea Inc. Virtonomy Gmbh Predisurge For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Fashion Network
09-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Alohas strengthens global presence with new stores in Amsterdam and New York
The sustainable, on-demand fashion label is expanding its physical retail footprint globally. Following its entry into the Italian market earlier this year with the opening of its first store in Milan, Alohas continues its international growth with two new boutiques—one in the center of Amsterdam and another in New York's iconic Nolita neighborhood. Located at 21 Runstraat, the brand's new Dutch outpost marks its official debut in the Netherlands. The 110-square-meter space offers the full Alohas footwear collection, available both through pre-order and in-stock selections. Meanwhile, Alohas has also made its first foray into the U.S. market with a boutique that opened earlier this May at 260 Elizabeth Street, just steps away from SoHo in Manhattan. 'The United States is our largest market, and New York is a global epicenter of fashion, culture, and conscious living—values that perfectly align with our mission,' said CEO Alejandro Porras, expressing his enthusiasm for bringing the brand's 'unique blend of forward-thinking design and mindful consumption' to one of the world's most inspiring cities. The 43-square-meter New York store carries a curated selection of the brand's footwear, from new launches to signature classics. Both locations were designed by Valencia-based Clap Studio, whose concept draws inspiration from Hawaiian volcanic landscapes. The result is a minimalist and refined aesthetic that creates a warm, immersive atmosphere aligned with the brand's ethos and Barcelona roots. With these two openings, Alohas further cements its international standing. The brand now operates seven owned stores across Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Amsterdam, New York, and Paris, where it has run a pop-up in Le Marais since September 2024. Looking ahead, Alohas is exploring expansion into other key fashion capitals, including London, Berlin, and Lisbon. Founded in Hawaii in 2015 by Alejandro Porras, Alohas began as an on-demand espadrille label committed to ethical, sustainable production. In recent years, the brand has evolved to include apparel and accessories, while staying true to its core values and maintaining a production base across Portugal and Spain, specifically in workshops in Alicante. According to its most recent financial results, Alohas reported revenue of €34 million for the 2024 fiscal year.
Fashion Network
08-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Alohas strengthens global presence with new stores in Amsterdam and New York
The sustainable, on-demand fashion label is expanding its physical retail footprint globally. Following its entry into the Italian market earlier this year with the opening of its first store in Milan, Alohas continues its international growth with two new boutiques—one in the center of Amsterdam and another in New York's iconic Nolita neighborhood. Located at 21 Runstraat, the brand's new Dutch outpost marks its official debut in the Netherlands. The 110-square-meter space offers the full Alohas footwear collection, available both through pre-order and in-stock selections. Meanwhile, Alohas has also made its first foray into the U.S. market with a boutique that opened earlier this May at 260 Elizabeth Street, just steps away from SoHo in Manhattan. 'The United States is our largest market, and New York is a global epicenter of fashion, culture, and conscious living—values that perfectly align with our mission,' said CEO Alejandro Porras, expressing his enthusiasm for bringing the brand's 'unique blend of forward-thinking design and mindful consumption' to one of the world's most inspiring cities. The 43-square-meter New York store carries a curated selection of the brand's footwear, from new launches to signature classics. Both locations were designed by Valencia-based Clap Studio, whose concept draws inspiration from Hawaiian volcanic landscapes. The result is a minimalist and refined aesthetic that creates a warm, immersive atmosphere aligned with the brand's ethos and Barcelona roots. With these two openings, Alohas further cements its international standing. The brand now operates seven owned stores across Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Amsterdam, New York, and Paris, where it has run a pop-up in Le Marais since September 2024. Looking ahead, Alohas is exploring expansion into other key fashion capitals, including London, Berlin, and Lisbon. Founded in Hawaii in 2015 by Alejandro Porras, Alohas began as an on-demand espadrille label committed to ethical, sustainable production. In recent years, the brand has evolved to include apparel and accessories, while staying true to its core values and maintaining a production base across Portugal and Spain, specifically in workshops in Alicante.
