On this episode of Progress Over Perfection, we’re joined by Sean Wotherspoon, Nick Adler, and Brennan Russo, the co-founders of MNTGE. Using blockchain technology, state-of-the-art camera systems and world-renowned graphic designers, MNTGE is a digital wearables brand that brings the real-world heritage of vintage apparel to the virtual world. We …

MycoWorks is a biotechnology company that specializes in the creation of mycelium-based materials. If you’ve visited the digital pages of FUTUREVVORD at all over the past two years, you’ve likely read about a mushroom leather product–a coat, a bag, or a pair of sneakers. “Mushroom leather,” however, is a bit of an oversimplification; it’s more accu…

Luke 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 …

It’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…

For the Season 2 Episode 2 of Progress Over Perfection, FUTUREVVORLD sits down with PANGAIA’s Chief Innovation Officer, Dr. Amanda Parkes. Dr. Parkes is the scientific and strategic driving force behind PANAGAIA, a brand that we’ve highlighted several times on FUTUREVVORLD. Its collection of colorful wardrobe basics are not as basic as they seem. L…

For the premiere episode of Season 2, FUTUREVVORLD sat down with artist, designer and footwear futurist Helen Kirkum. Kirkum is a footwear designer like no other. Her London-based studio produces handmade, bespoke sneakers made from secondhand and vintage kicks. Customers can send in treasured old pairs and have them transformed into a made-to-orde…

It’s officially the New Year, but we at FUTUREVVORLD aren’t quite done looking back at the sneakers 2021 brought us. We saw an array of plant-based, recycled, and vegan alternative materials used to reimagine classics and innovate performance footwear. Companies and creators came together to help push the boundaries of Earth-friendly design. Even, …

In 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…

In 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, t…

In 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 …

In 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 o…

In 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;…

Hosted 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. …

Hosted 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. Danie…