The sneaker design contest ran from September to November 2024 and we were blown away by the talent and creativity of all participants. Now you can vote (until August 31st) and decide who will become the ultimate winner! Only one of these five finalists will see their design produced as a limited edition of 200 pairs. In December 2024 an expert...

Curious to see what the shoe and fashion design students from d’Academie beeld have achieved this school year? Come and experience the spectacular show at COCON 
in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium and be enchanted by creative, experimental, daring and beautiful creations. On show Saturday June 14 2025
 at 8:00 (shoes) and 9:00 (fashion) PM. Shoe Design is a popular program, unique in Belgium....

Hosted by René van den Berg & Kobi Levi. Did you miss the first Mastercourse in 2024? Now is your chance to join the second edition!
 From August 25th – 30st 2025 at Hoofddorp, The Netherlands (near Schiphol and Amsterdam). Join the internationally acclaimed shoe designers & makers, René van den Berg and Kobi Levi for a groundbreaking Mastercourse in...

A Visionary immersion in design, craft and innovation. Design is a global language. Seemore Global is thrilled to unveil the next chapter of Tuscan Atelier 2025, a 14-day luxury retreat in the rolling landscapes of Tuscany, where creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation collide. This is not a retreat—it is a movement. An incubator for new ideas. A space for designers, thought...

in Dutch: Houten Schoeisel Festival. In this years exhibition, on show from March 29 till November 2 2025, we focus on festive clogs and wooden footwear. Maxim Verheul presents his unique designs, specifically focusing on the craft of handmade Dutch clogs. Pieter Zandvliet, a Dutch multimedia artist, shows his beautiful clogs in a lively, comic-like painting style. In addition visitors...

Eight creative collections (2024) in Tuscan veg-tanned Leather. Eight talents from prestigious international fashion and design institutes interpret Tuscan-Veg-tanned Leather throught the lens of contemporary art, craft and innovation. 
Vote your favourite at our stand (Hall 15 Stand A02/A18) 25 to 27 February 2025 or online via Facebook and Instagram. Happy and honoured to be part of the jury again...

SHIFT is the new menswear event from the co-founders of Modefabriek that will start this January 26 and 27 2025. The event brings together a selected group of leading brands and retailers. With a focus on quality, authenticity and innovation, SHIFT offers a platform where change and innovation in the menswear industry are central. Shoe designer Amber Ambrose Aurèle (@amberambroseaurele)...

Both Workman Publishers calendars show a wide variety of well know designers and extraordinary shoes selection from the Virtual Shoe Museum collection (since 15 years!) including students from René van den Berg Academy/NL, SASK Shoe Design/d’Academie Beeld St. Niklaas/Belgium, College for Creative Studies (CCS) Detroit /USA, Jewelry & Fashion Department Bezalel Academy/Israel. The René van den Berg Academy and SASK...

This sneaker design contest ran from september to november 2024. A huge thank you to all the creative talents who participated! On December 10 2024, with 14 jury members, we selected from over 100 submissions the 5 winning designs, congratulations to: Adèle DendaletcheBlurring the line between clothing and footwear, this hybrid sneaker draws inspiration from shirt detailing to create unique...

Step into the future of fashion! Simultaneously with ‘Not Looking Back’ in the exhibition hall of the cultural center, d’Academie Beeld organizies an additional exhibition ‘Fashion Reflections’ on fashion and shoe design in our Square Room. This exhibition showcases silhouettes and creations by graduates, combined with photo and video displays. d’Academie Beeld is a key part of this project, as...