Footwear and accessories brand Dolce Vita® relies on HILOS’ software platform to produce on-demand, 3D printed footwear. As a reminder, last year, HILOS introduced a new product creation platform to facilitate on-demand product creation from fashion brands.
Dolce Vita and HILOS have rethought an iconic silhouette with 3D printing capabilities enabled by the HILOS sketch-to-3D design platform. The result is the launch of the Holis 3D, a reimagination of a signature silhouette from Spring 2024 that now blends a high-quality 3D-printed outsole and upper with a heritage leather wrapped footbed.
“At Dolce Vita, we’re committed to leading sustainability by collaborating with emerging tech startups and piloting alternative production methods. Our partnership with HILOS pushes the boundaries of footwear innovation—leveraging cutting-edge technology and circular, low-waste manufacturing. Fashion has the power to drive real change, and when we pair that influence with science-backed solutions like HILOS, we move the industry forward. The more brands that invest in responsible innovation, the closer we get to making sustainability the standard,” says Dolce Vita President, Kerry Norlin.
Through this partnership, Dolce Vita opens a new chapter in footwear innovation alongside the leading brands in high-volume 3D-printed footwear such as adidas and Asics. Most notably, the Dolce Vita Holis 3D breaks industry expectations as the only commercially available 3D-printed shoe manufactured on-demand in the USA. The scale of this launch is a glimpse at the future 3D-printing holds for innovative design language, reduced waste, and a rebirth of domestic manufacturing; a press release explains.
“It’s an honor to collaborate with Dolce Vita to reimagine one of their most popular styles in a 3D-printed, on-demand format,” said Elias Stahl, HILOS CEO & Co-Founder. “Our industry is at a turning point, and it’s been incredible to see such a storied brand as Dolce Vita lean into a new way to design and make that is true to their heritage and craft while also setting new rules for design and production. This is a truly historical launch.”
Holis 3D is available now at dolcevita.com for an MSRP of $130, in women’s sizes 6–13. Customers can choose from four colorways: Ivory, Light Sage, Light Yellow, and Café.
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