Footwear and accessories brand Dolce Vita launched the largest on-demand, 3D-printed footwear collection to date,mpowered by its partnership with Hilos, the zero-limit design software company changing the future of on-demand product creation.
Using the Hilos sketch-to-3D design platform, Dolce Vita and Hilos are setting a new standard in footwear creation. The result is the launch of the Holis 3D, a reimagination of a signature Dolce Vita silhouette from Spring 2024 that now blends a high-quality, 3D-printed outsole and upper with a heritage leather-wrapped footbed—bringing together the most advanced manufacturing technology with the craft and comfort of Dolce Vita.
The fan-favorite Holis 3D is available at dolcevita.com for $130 in ivory, light sage, light yellow and café colorways, in women’s sizes 6-13.
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 U.S. 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.
Behind the design of the Holis 3D is the partnership with Hilos, the first design-driven platform for end-to-end product creation in the footwear industry. By combining the freedom and creativity of digital design with the precision and control of engineered 3D, Hilos is dissolving the barriers between design and production.
“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,” said Dolce Vita president, Kerry Norlin. “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.”
“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 and 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 … that is true to their heritage and craft while also setting new rules for design and production. This is a truly historical launch.”
