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Federico Negro and the chair that wouldn’t stay put
After helping WeWork expand across 30 countries, Federico Negro found a familiar chair beside a Los Angeles road. His next company, Canoa, began with the questions that chair left behind.
Timberland
Timberland is an American outdoor footwear and apparel company best known for its waterproof yellow boot, introduced in 1973. Founded on the shoemaking work of Nathan Swartz and his Abington Shoe Company, the brand grew from rugged workwear into a cultural staple embraced by hip-hop and streetwear before becoming a global lifestyle label. Now a VF Corporation brand headquartered in Stratham, New Hampshire, Timberland sells boots, sneakers, apparel and accessories through retail, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels, while pursuing circular design goals through its Timberloop take-back program.
Troubadour Goods
Troubadour Goods is a London-based, B Corp-certified maker of premium bags and accessories built for people who move between the office, the airport and the weekend. Founded in 2011 by two former City of London financiers, Samuel Bail and Abel Samet, the brand pairs functional, understated design with technical performance - waterproof fabrics, ergonomic straps and tech-protective compartments - and an unusually deep sustainability program that culminated in the Orbis Circular Collection, a line of fully recyclable, zero-waste bags made from recycled PET. Its bestselling Apex backpack has been named a best laptop backpack by Wirecutter, Esquire and The Telegraph.