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THE MARSHALL FASHION GROUP
The Marshall Fashion Group boasts more than a Century of dedication, craftsmanship and innovation within the footwear and fashion industry. Over four generations, each member of the Marshall family has added their unique touch to the empire, and today Gus Marshall continues to proudly uphold this rich heritage. Here, he chats to Footwear Today…
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he Marshall Fashion Group (TMFG) is comprised of several unique brands, each catering to customers in distinct
ways. There’s Heavenly Feet – the Group’s price-entry brand, Legero – with its Gore- Tex technology and waterproof footwear, Spanish brand, Wonders – renowned for its vibrant colours and premium leathers, and most recently the Group welcomed Sophos, the branded arm of British manufacturing company, Arnold Wills. Last year, Heavenly Feet introduced its
Litesoles collection and due to its success it now features in over 80 per cent of the brand’s collection. Any style incorporating Litesoles weighs no more than 400g, paired with a memory foam footbed for extra comfort. For AW25, the brand has introduced five new sole units and an abundance of new upper patterns that sit perfectly alongside brand favourites like ‘Martina’, ‘Justina’, ‘Hannah’ and ‘Fern’. Elsewhere, Legero launched a new double-
density H-width sole unit in ‘Bliss’ for enhanced comfort and durability. ‘Bliss’ also incorporates Gore-Tex for waterproof peace of mind. For SS25, Legero is introducing exciting new developments
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Heavenly Feet Hyde. Above: Legero Rejoise
in the popular ‘Tanaro’ range through the T4 Jump collection, which adds a fashion-forward dimension to its everyday styles. And Wonders continues to be at the forefront of fashion too, consistently showcasing the latest colours,
materials and trends; its dedication to innovation and style ensures each collection remains fresh and relevant every season. “One of my favourite aspects of all the brands I
work with is their commitment to moving forward and evolving,” Gus Marshall tells Footwear Today. “For SS25 and AW25 all three footwear brands have introduced exciting developments. “For example, Legero is expanding its outdoor
lifestyle range and developing its men’s range. Furthermore, due to increased demand, there will be a lot more Nappa products in the collection, where previously Legero has been predominantly focused on suede.” Last year marked a significant milestone for
TMFG as it moved into a permanent showroom in Cheshire, located within the grounds of Burton Manor, which Mr Mashall says has been a huge step forward… for various reasons... “It not only allows us to host retail partners
to view new collections in a stunning location, but also improves the efficiency of the business by having everything centralised,” he explains. “On a personal note, not having samples in my dining room and spare room at home has been a welcome change too!”
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