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Global – Spanish footwear brand Camper has partnered with Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake to launch Peu Form, a sculptural reinterpretation of the classic Peu silhouette. Designed by Issey Miyake’s creative director Satoshi Kondo, the shoes embrace the brand’s philosophy of ‘a single piece of cloth’ and transform Italian leather into flexible, crumpled forms that adapt to the foot like a second skin.

Slip-on and ankle boot options are available in black, white, Klein blue and signature Camper red, combining comfort, function and minimalistic design. The collaboration blurs the line between utility and artistry and elevates a functional everyday item into a soft architectural object. The shoes are also foldable and packable.

The project confirms the findings of our Collaboration Culture report, which highlights how brands must co-create with visionary talents and respond to fast-evolving micro-aesthetics. Peu Form feels co-authored rather than imposed and shows both entities participating in a design dialogue. This positions Camper and Issey Miyake as collaborators in culture rather than arbiters of it.

US – According to a July 2025 study by supplements and vitamins specialist Metagenics, 77% of Americans now say they prioritise feeling good overlooking good.  Though it is surprising to see internal wellbeing taking precedence over surface-level appearance, LS:N Global predicted this behaviour in  Longevity Lifestyles, our macrotrend report examining how consumers are increasingly motivated by the promise of a longer, and better-quality life.  

The research of 2,000 Americans shows that three in four people are prioritising feeling good on the inside. To achieve this they are focusing on sleep (50%), eating nourishing meals (49%) and moving their bodies in ways that feel good (44%). Interestingly, 31% of respondents said they regularly take a probiotic or supplement to support internal health, while 57% of those who don’t said they are open to considering it. Given gut health is no longer a niche area of interest, 53% of those surveyed said they were confident they could explain how gut health affects the rest of the body without needing to look it up. 

‘Ultimately, people are redefining what health means in 2025,’ said Gulam Khan, vice president of marketing, North America at Metagenics. ‘It’s no longer about chasing perfection, but about genuinely feeling better for today and into the future. Whether it’s setting boundaries, taking a walk or supporting your gut with a probiotic, people are realising that lasting wellness starts from the inside out.’