/* ============================================================
   SECONDARY STYLES — MINIMAL REDESIGN
   Re-themed to header.css palette (teal #055d53 / navy #002b68)
   All class names preserved — drop-in replacement.
   ============================================================ */




/* ---------- top brands / sliders ---------- */

.image-slider .swiper-slide {
    height: auto;
    background: #fff;
}

    .image-slider .swiper-slide img {
        object-fit: contain;
    }

.noSwiper-Wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-block: clamp(1.5625rem, -0.9712rem + 5.2854vw, 3.125rem);
}

.noSwiper {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 300px;
    flex: 1 1 280px;
}

    .noSwiper > div {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

        .noSwiper > div h2 {
            flex: 100%;
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

    .noSwiper .card {
        background: #fff;
        border: 1px solid var(--line);
        padding: 9px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        max-width: 280px;
        aspect-ratio: 16/10;
        transition: all .4s var(--ease);
    }

        .noSwiper .card:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }

        .noSwiper .card img {
            object-fit: cover;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            border-radius: 6px;
        }

.logos-slider .swiper-slide {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    transition: all .4s var(--ease);
}

    .logos-slider .swiper-slide:hover {
        border-color: var(--primary);
    }

    .logos-slider .swiper-slide img {
        object-fit: cover;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        border-radius: 6px;
    }

.swiper-button-next:after,
.swiper-button-prev:after {
    font-family: swiper-icons;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-transform: none !important;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    font-variant: initial;
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--line);
}


.our-best-supporters-wrapper .swiper-button-next,
.our-best-supporters-wrapper .swiper-button-prev,
.logos-slider .swiper-button-next,
.logos-slider .swiper-button-prev {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}

.swiper-button-next:hover,
.swiper-button-prev:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    scale: 1.1;
    outline: 1.5px dashed var(--primary);
}

.swiper-button-next,
.swiper-button-prev {
    background: var(--grain), radial-gradient(circle at 18% 24%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .5) 0 1px, transparent 1.8px), radial-gradient(circle at 72% 58%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .45) 0 1px, transparent 1.8px), radial-gradient(circle at 38% 82%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .4) 0 1px, transparent 1.8px), radial-gradient(circle at 88% 30%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .35) 0 1px, transparent 1.8px), radial-gradient(140% 100% at 50% 0%, rgba(120, 120, 120, .18), transparent 55%), radial-gradient(140% 100% at 50% 100%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .85), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(160deg, #2a2a2a 0%, #1e1e1e 30%, #141414 60%, #0a0a0a 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .65), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 215, .22), 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 238, 212, .22);
    outline: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 235, 200, .6) !important;
    outline-offset: -4.5px;
}


/* ---------- loader ---------- */
.loader-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

#loader {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.countdown small {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #aaa;
}

/* ---------- SHOWCASING BEST IN CLASS ---------- */
.best-in-class-wrapper {
    padding-block: 56px;
}



    .best-in-class-wrapper p {
        margin-bottom: 36px;
        text-align: center;
        max-width: 800px;
        margin-inline: auto;
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.5946rem + 0.8457vw, 1.25rem);
    }

    .best-in-class-wrapper .row {
        background: var(--grain), repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .025) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(120, 95, 60, .022) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), radial-gradient(140% 100% at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .55), transparent 55%), linear-gradient(160deg, #fdfcf8 0%, #f5f1e7 60%, #efe9db 100%);
        background-size: 140px 140px, auto, auto, auto, auto;
        background-blend-mode: multiply, normal, normal, normal, normal;
        border: 1px solid rgba(60, 35, 12, .12);
        padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        margin: 0;
        box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .7), 0 20px 40px -30px rgba(60, 35, 12, .25);
    }

/* ============================================================
   BEST IN CLASS — LEATHER PATCH LIST
   ============================================================ */
.best-in-class-list {
    position: relative;
    padding: 24px;
    height: 100%;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    corner-shape: scoop;
    border-radius: 14px;
    /* Leather base: warm tan gradient */
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .08) 0 1px, transparent 1px), radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .12) 0 1px, transparent 1px), radial-gradient(circle at 40% 80%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .1) 0 1px, transparent 1px), radial-gradient(circle at 85% 25%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .06) 0 1px, transparent 1px), radial-gradient(120% 90% at 20% 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .32), transparent 55%), radial-gradient(120% 90% at 80% 100%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .22), transparent 55%), linear-gradient(160deg, #b8895c 0%, #a4764a 45%, #8c6238 100%);
    background-size: 3px 3px, 5px 5px, 7px 7px, 4px 4px, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%;
    /* Dark leather edge + warm highlight */
    border: 1px solid rgba(60, 35, 12, .55);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 220, .35), inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25), 0 12px 26px -18px rgba(60, 35, 12, .6);
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1), box-shadow .4s ease;
}

    /* stitched seam around the leather panel */
    .best-in-class-list::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 8px;
        border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 235, 205, .4);
        border-radius: 9px;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .best-in-class-list:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
        box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 220, .4), inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3), 0 22px 40px -20px rgba(60, 35, 12, .55);
    }

    /* ---------- each item = embossed leather tab ---------- */
    .best-in-class-list li {
        position: relative;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 14px;
        font-family: "Tahoma", sans-serif;
        font-size: .92rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: .02em;
        color: #fdf6ec;
        padding: 12px 16px 12px 54px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        /* slightly darker leather strip per item */
        background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 25% 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .08), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .05) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .14) 100%);
        /* stitched edge — dashed warm thread inside */
        outline: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 235, 205, .45);
        outline-offset: -6px;
        /* embossed look */
        box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 220, .25), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .35), 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
        /* stamped-into-leather text */
        text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .4), 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 220, .12);
        transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), background-color .3s ease, color .3s ease, outline-color .3s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, letter-spacing .35s ease;
        cursor: default;
    }

        /* ---------- 2-HOLE SEWING BUTTON (creative + high visibility) ---------- */
        .best-in-class-list li .bi {
            position: absolute;
            left: 18px;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            font-size: 0;
            width: 30px;
            height: 30px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: 3;
            /* domed ivory button face with a bright top highlight */
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 26%, #ffffff 0%, #fff6e0 22%, #edd9ae 55%, #c8ae7d 85%, #8a6c3a 100%);
            /* sculpted 3D rim */
            box-shadow:
            /* outer cast shadow on the leather tab */
            0 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .45), 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(60, 35, 12, .55) inset,
            /* inner dome curve */
            inset 0 2px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .9), inset 0 -3px 5px rgba(80, 55, 20, .55),
            /* subtle outer glow so it lifts off the leather */
            0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 235, 200, .12);
            transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), box-shadow .35s ease, filter .35s ease;
            cursor: default;
        }

            /* ---------- the two recessed holes ---------- */
            .best-in-class-list li .bi::before,
            .best-in-class-list li .bi::after {
                content: "";
                position: absolute;
                width: 5px;
                height: 5px;
                border-radius: 50%;
                top: 50%;
                transform: translateY(-50%);
                z-index: 2;
                /* deep recessed hole — dark center + rim highlight */
                background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 38%, #000 0%, #1b1008 45%, #3a2310 70%, #6b4a25 100%);
                box-shadow: inset 0 2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, .95), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 215, .35), 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 215, .35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
            }

            /* left hole */
            .best-in-class-list li .bi::before {
                left: 6px;
            }

            /* right hole */
            .best-in-class-list li .bi::after {
                right: 6px;
                left: auto;
            }

        /* ---------- thread drawing an X between the two holes ---------- */
        /* Uses a background layer on the button so we don't burn a pseudo-element */
        .best-in-class-list li .bi {
            background-image:
            /* thread stroke 1 — top-left to bottom-right */
            linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 0, transparent calc(50% - 1px), rgba(255, 235, 200, .95) calc(50% - 1px), rgba(255, 235, 200, .95) calc(50% + 1px), transparent calc(50% + 1px), transparent 100%),
            /* thread stroke 2 — top-right to bottom-left */
            linear-gradient(-45deg, transparent 0, transparent calc(50% - 1px), rgba(255, 235, 200, .95) calc(50% - 1px), rgba(255, 235, 200, .95) calc(50% + 1px), transparent calc(50% + 1px), transparent 100%);
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            background-position: center;
            background-size: 56% 56%, 56% 56%;
            background-blend-mode: normal;
        }

        /* ---------- hover: pop + glow + thread warms up ---------- */
        .best-in-class-list li:hover .bi {
            transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.18) rotate(6deg);
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 220, 160, .55));
            box-shadow: 0 4px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .45), 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(60, 35, 12, .55) inset, inset 0 3px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), inset 0 -4px 6px rgba(80, 55, 20, .6), 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 235, 200, .25);
        }

            .best-in-class-list li:hover .bi::before,
            .best-in-class-list li:hover .bi::after {
                background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 38%, #000 0%, #000 55%, #2a1808 70%, #8a6036 100%);
                box-shadow: inset 0 3px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 215, .45), 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 215, .45), 0 0 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
            }

        /* thread turns dark on hover so it reads against the bright button */
        .best-in-class-list li:hover .bi {
            background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 0, transparent calc(50% - 1.2px), rgba(60, 30, 8, .95) calc(50% - 1.2px), rgba(60, 30, 8, .95) calc(50% + 1.2px), transparent calc(50% + 1.2px), transparent 100%), linear-gradient(-45deg, transparent 0, transparent calc(50% - 1.2px), rgba(60, 30, 8, .95) calc(50% - 1.2px), rgba(60, 30, 8, .95) calc(50% + 1.2px), transparent calc(50% + 1.2px), transparent 100%);
        }

        /* ---------- hover: tab rises, button pops ---------- */
        .best-in-class-list li:hover {
            transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.01);
            background-color: rgba(255, 235, 205, .12);
            color: #fff8ec;
            letter-spacing: .04em;
            outline-color: rgba(255, 240, 215, .85);
            box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 220, .35), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .4), 0 8px 20px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .55);
        }

            .best-in-class-list li:hover .bi {
                transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.15) rotate(8deg);
                background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(255, 240, 215, .95), rgba(180, 130, 80, .9) 100%);
                outline-color: rgba(255, 240, 215, .9);
                box-shadow: inset 0 2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35);
            }

                .best-in-class-list li:hover .bi::before,
                .best-in-class-list li:hover .bi::after {
                    background: rgba(70, 40, 15, .95);
                    box-shadow: none;
                }

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .best-in-class-list {
        padding: 16px;
        gap: 8px;
    }

        .best-in-class-list li {
            font-size: .85rem;
            padding: 10px 14px 10px 46px;
        }

            .best-in-class-list li .bi {
                left: 14px;
                width: 20px;
                height: 20px;
            }
}

/* ---------- reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .best-in-class-list,
    .best-in-class-list li,
    .best-in-class-list li .bi {
        transition: none;
    }
}

/* ---------- supporting partners ---------- */
.suporting-partner-wrapper {
    padding-block: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 50px;
}

.partner-box {
    width: 100%;
    flex: 1 1 320px;
}



    .partner-box ul {
        display: flex;
        gap: 16px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

        .partner-box ul li {
            border: 1px solid var(--line);
            padding: 14px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            min-width: 80px;
            aspect-ratio: 16/9;
            flex: 1 0;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background: #fff;
            transition: all .4s var(--ease);
        }

            .partner-box ul li:hover {
                border-color: var(--primary);
                transform: translateY(-4px);
                box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            }

            .partner-box ul li img {
                border-radius: 0;
                width: 100%;
                height: 100%;
                object-fit: contain;
            }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .suporting-partner-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .partner-box ul {
        justify-content: center;
    }

        .partner-box ul li {
            flex: 0 1 250px;
        }
}



/* ---------- market valued (artistic stitched theme) ---------- */
.market-valued-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002b68 0%, #003a80 45%, #055d53 100%);
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    corner-shape: notch;
}

    /* subtle fabric weave texture */
    .market-valued-wrapper::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 0 1px, transparent 1px 8px), repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .03) 0 1px, transparent 1px 8px);
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 0;
    }

    /* animated dashed stitch border — draws itself on load */
    .market-valued-wrapper::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 14px;
        border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
        border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - 6px);
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 1;
        animation: stitchPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
        corner-shape: notch;
    }

@keyframes stitchPulse {

    0%, 100% {
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
        inset: 16px;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(5, 93, 83, 0);
    }

    50% {
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
        inset: 12px;
        box-shadow: 0 0 30px -5px rgba(5, 93, 83, .55);
    }
}

/* corner stitching tacks */
.market-valued-wrapper .stitch-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

    .market-valued-wrapper .stitch-corner::before,
    .market-valued-wrapper .stitch-corner::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8);
        border-radius: 2px;
        box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
    }

    /* horizontal + vertical cross threads */
    .market-valued-wrapper .stitch-corner::before {
        width: 100%;
        height: 2px;
        top: 50%;
        left: 0;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
    }

    .market-valued-wrapper .stitch-corner::after {
        height: 100%;
        width: 2px;
        left: 50%;
        top: 0;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    .market-valued-wrapper .stitch-corner.tl {
        top: 8px;
        left: 8px;
    }

    .market-valued-wrapper .stitch-corner.tr {
        top: 8px;
        right: 8px;
    }

    .market-valued-wrapper .stitch-corner.bl {
        bottom: 8px;
        left: 8px;
    }

    .market-valued-wrapper .stitch-corner.br {
        bottom: 8px;
        right: 8px;
    }

/* content sits above the texture */
.market-valued-wrapper > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.market-valued-wrapper h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.2rem + 1.6vw, 2.4rem);
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
}

    /* stitched underline under the heading */
    .market-valued-wrapper h2::after {
        content: "";
        display: block;
        width: 90px;
        height: 3px;
        margin: 18px auto 0;
        background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .9) 0 8px, transparent 8px 14px);
        background-size: 14px 3px;
        background-repeat: repeat-x;
        animation: stitchSlide 3s linear infinite;
        border-radius: 3px;
    }

@keyframes stitchSlide {
    from {
        background-position: 0 0;
    }

    to {
        background-position: 14px 0;
    }
}

.market-valued-wrapper p {
    padding-inline: clamp(0px, 4vw, 50px);
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
    line-height: 1.9;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

/* artistic stitched pill button */
.market-valued-wrapper .btn {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    display: inline-block;
    width: auto;
    min-width: 240px;
    height: auto;
    padding: 15px 40px;
    margin-top: 34px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: .85rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: color .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}

    /* inner animated dashed stitch ring */
    .market-valued-wrapper .btn::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 5px;
        border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
        border-radius: 999px;
        pointer-events: none;
        animation: btnStitchSpin 14s linear infinite;
    }

@keyframes btnStitchSpin {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* teal thread wipe on hover */
.market-valued-wrapper .btn::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 999px;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left center;
    transition: transform .55s var(--ease);
    z-index: -1;
}

.market-valued-wrapper .btn:hover {
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

    .market-valued-wrapper .btn:hover::after {
        transform: scaleX(1);
    }

    .market-valued-wrapper .btn:hover::before {
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
    }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .market-valued-wrapper {
        padding: 36px 20px;
    }

        .market-valued-wrapper::after {
            inset: 10px;
            animation-duration: 4s;
        }

        .market-valued-wrapper p {
            padding-inline: 0;
        }

        .market-valued-wrapper .btn {
            min-width: 200px;
            padding: 13px 28px;
        }
}

/* respect reduced-motion users */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .market-valued-wrapper::after,
    .market-valued-wrapper h2::after,
    .market-valued-wrapper .btn::before {
        animation: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SHOES EXHIBITION — EDITORIAL SPLIT LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.shoes-exhibition-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem);
}


    /* ---------- body text ---------- */
    .shoes-exhibition-wrapper .exhibition-copy p {
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.85;
        color: var(--muted);
        text-align: left;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

        .shoes-exhibition-wrapper .exhibition-copy p:last-child {
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

    .shoes-exhibition-wrapper .exhibition-copy--wide {
        margin-top: 32px;
        padding-top: 28px;
        border-top: 1px dashed rgba(5, 93, 83, .2);
    }

        .shoes-exhibition-wrapper .exhibition-copy--wide p {
            max-width: 100%;
        }

    .shoes-exhibition-wrapper p b,
    .shoes-exhibition-wrapper p strong {
        color: var(--ink);
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .shoes-exhibition-wrapper p u {
        text-decoration: none;
        border-bottom: 1.5px dashed rgba(5, 93, 83, .45);
        padding-bottom: 1px;
    }

    .shoes-exhibition-wrapper a {
        color: var(--primary);
        font-weight: 600;
        text-decoration: none;
        background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, currentColor 0 4px, transparent 4px 8px);
        background-size: 8px 1.5px;
        background-repeat: repeat-x;
        background-position: 0 100%;
        padding-bottom: 2px;
        transition: color .3s var(--ease), background-size .4s var(--ease);
    }

        .shoes-exhibition-wrapper a:hover {
            color: var(--secondary);
            background-size: 6px 2px;
        }

    /* ============================================================
   VIDEO FRAME — paper panel with stitched corners
   ============================================================ */
    .shoes-exhibition-wrapper .video-frame {
        position: relative;
        padding: 14px;
        border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 4px);
        background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .02) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .015) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), #fdfbf6;
        border: 1px solid rgba(60, 35, 12, .12);
        box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .9), 0 24px 50px -34px rgba(60, 35, 12, .35);
        transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s ease;
    }

        .shoes-exhibition-wrapper .video-frame:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .9), 0 30px 60px -34px rgba(60, 35, 12, .45);
        }

        /* stitched corner marks */
        .shoes-exhibition-wrapper .video-frame::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 5px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            pointer-events: none;
            background: linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .55), rgba(5, 93, 83, .55)) 0 0 / 16px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .55), rgba(5, 93, 83, .55)) 0 0 / 1.5px 16px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .55), rgba(5, 93, 83, .55)) 100% 0 / 16px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .55), rgba(5, 93, 83, .55)) 100% 0 / 1.5px 16px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .55), rgba(5, 93, 83, .55)) 0 100% / 16px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .55), rgba(5, 93, 83, .55)) 0 100% / 1.5px 16px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .55), rgba(5, 93, 83, .55)) 100% 100% / 16px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .55), rgba(5, 93, 83, .55)) 100% 100% / 1.5px 16px no-repeat;
            opacity: .75;
            transition: opacity .4s ease;
        }

        .shoes-exhibition-wrapper .video-frame:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .shoes-exhibition-wrapper .video-frame iframe {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            height: 350px;
            border: 0;
            display: block;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            background: #000;
            z-index: 1;
        }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .shoes-exhibition-wrapper .video-frame {
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .shoes-exhibition-wrapper {
        padding-block: 44px;
    }



        .shoes-exhibition-wrapper .video-frame {
            padding: 10px;
        }

            .shoes-exhibition-wrapper .video-frame iframe {
                height: 230px;
            }

        .shoes-exhibition-wrapper .exhibition-copy p {
            font-size: 15px;
            line-height: 1.75;
        }

        .shoes-exhibition-wrapper .exhibition-copy--wide {
            margin-top: 24px;
            padding-top: 20px;
        }
}



/* ---------- light box ---------- */
.glimpses-light-box-wrapper {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-block: 56px;
}

    .glimpses-light-box-wrapper .btn {
        text-align: center;
        display: inline-block;
        margin-inline: auto;
        width: auto;
        min-width: 180px;
        height: auto;
        padding: 13px 34px;
        place-content: center;
        background: transparent;
        color: var(--primary);
        border: 1.5px solid var(--primary);
        border-radius: 999px;
        margin-top: 34px;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: .1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-size: .85rem;
        transition: all .35s var(--ease);
    }

        .glimpses-light-box-wrapper .btn:hover {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: #fff;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

.Glimpses-light-box div {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(257px, 1fr));
    gap: 14px;
    width: auto;
}

.Glimpses-light-box .uk-inline {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: block;
}

    .Glimpses-light-box .uk-inline img {
        transition: transform .8s var(--ease);
    }

    .Glimpses-light-box .uk-inline::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(5, 93, 83, .55));
        z-index: 1;
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity .5s var(--ease);
    }

    .Glimpses-light-box .uk-inline:hover::after {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .Glimpses-light-box .uk-inline:hover img {
        transform: scale(1.06);
    }

/* ============================================================
   NEWS COVERAGES — LEATHER EDITORIAL GRID
   ============================================================ */
.news-coverages-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-block: 64px;
    padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    /* subtle woven paper base */
    background: var(--grain), repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .02) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(120, 95, 60, .018) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), linear-gradient(160deg, #fdfcf8 0%, #f5f1e7 60%, #efe9db 100%);
    background-size: 140px 140px, auto, auto, auto;
    background-blend-mode: multiply, normal, normal, normal;
    border: 1px solid rgba(120, 80, 35, .16);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .9), 0 20px 46px -30px rgba(60, 40, 15, .35);
}

    /* stitched inner frame */
    .news-coverages-wrapper::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 10px;
        border: 1.5px dashed rgba(120, 80, 35, .3);
        border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - 4px);
        pointer-events: none;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 .5px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .6));
    }

    /* corner cross-stitch tacks */
    .news-coverages-wrapper::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 10px;
        border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - 4px);
        pointer-events: none;
        background: linear-gradient(rgba(120, 80, 35, .55), rgba(120, 80, 35, .55)) 10px 10px / 14px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(120, 80, 35, .55), rgba(120, 80, 35, .55)) 10px 10px / 1.5px 14px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(120, 80, 35, .55), rgba(120, 80, 35, .55)) calc(100% - 10px) 10px / 14px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(120, 80, 35, .55), rgba(120, 80, 35, .55)) calc(100% - 10px) 10px / 1.5px 14px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(120, 80, 35, .55), rgba(120, 80, 35, .55)) 10px calc(100% - 10px) / 14px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(120, 80, 35, .55), rgba(120, 80, 35, .55)) 10px calc(100% - 10px) / 1.5px 14px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(120, 80, 35, .55), rgba(120, 80, 35, .55)) calc(100% - 10px) calc(100% - 10px) / 14px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(120, 80, 35, .55), rgba(120, 80, 35, .55)) calc(100% - 10px) calc(100% - 10px) / 1.5px 14px no-repeat;
        opacity: .55;
    }

    /* ---------- heading (if present inside wrapper) ---------- */
    .news-coverages-wrapper h2,
    .news-coverages-wrapper .bordered-heading {
        position: relative;
        font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 1.1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem);
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--ink);
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        padding-bottom: 18px;
    }

        .news-coverages-wrapper h2::after,
        .news-coverages-wrapper .bordered-heading::after {
            content: "";
            display: block;
            width: 90px;
            height: 3px;
            margin: 16px auto 0;
            background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0 8px, transparent 8px 14px);
            background-size: 14px 3px;
            background-repeat: repeat-x;
            border-radius: 3px;
            animation: stitchSlide 3s linear infinite;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 .5px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .6));
        }

@keyframes stitchSlide {
    from {
        background-position: 0 0;
    }

    to {
        background-position: 14px 0;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   GRID
   ============================================================ */
.shoe-coverage-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
}

/* ============================================================
   COVERAGE CARD — leather-trimmed editorial card
   ============================================================ */
.shoe-coverage-box {
    position: relative;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}

    .shoe-coverage-box:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
    }

    /* ---------- banner image with leather frame ---------- */
    .shoe-coverage-box .shoe-coverage-banner {
        position: relative;
        aspect-ratio: 16/9;
        overflow: hidden;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        /* leather frame edge */
        border: 1px solid rgba(50, 28, 8, .5);
        box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 238, 212, .35), inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(20, 8, 0, .25), 0 12px 26px -18px rgba(50, 28, 8, .55);
        transition: box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
    }

    .shoe-coverage-box:hover .shoe-coverage-banner {
        box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 238, 212, .4), inset 0 -2px 6px rgba(20, 8, 0, .3), 0 22px 40px -22px rgba(50, 28, 8, .65);
    }

    /* stitched seam overlay on the image */
    .shoe-coverage-box .shoe-coverage-banner::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 6px;
        border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 235, 200, .5);
        border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - 4px);
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 2;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4)) drop-shadow(0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 215, .15));
        opacity: .75;
        transition: opacity .4s ease;
    }

    .shoe-coverage-box:hover .shoe-coverage-banner::before {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    /* subtle bottom gradient for text legibility */
    .shoe-coverage-box .shoe-coverage-banner::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(0, 8, 30, .35) 100%);
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 1;
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity .5s var(--ease);
    }

    .shoe-coverage-box:hover .shoe-coverage-banner::after {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .shoe-coverage-box img {
        object-fit: cover;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-position: center;
        transition: transform .8s var(--ease);
        border-radius: 0;
        display: block;
    }

    .shoe-coverage-box:hover img {
        transform: scale(1.06);
    }

/* ============================================================
   COVERAGE BODY — leather paper card
   ============================================================ */
.shoe-coverage-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin: -40px 16px 0;
    padding: 26px 24px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    min-height: 0;
    /* warm leather paper base */
    background: var(--grain), repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .018) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(120, 95, 60, .015) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), linear-gradient(160deg, #fffdf9 0%, #f7f2e7 100%);
    background-size: 140px 140px, auto, auto, auto;
    background-blend-mode: multiply, normal, normal, normal;
    border: 1px solid rgba(120, 80, 35, .18);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .95), 0 10px 26px -16px rgba(60, 40, 15, .3);
    transition: border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease);
}

    /* stitched seam inside the body card */
    .shoe-coverage-body::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 7px;
        border: 1.5px dashed rgba(120, 80, 35, .28);
        border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - 4px);
        pointer-events: none;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 .5px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .6));
        opacity: .7;
        transition: opacity .4s ease, border-color .4s ease;
    }

.shoe-coverage-box:hover .shoe-coverage-body {
    border-color: rgba(5, 93, 83, .45);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .95), 0 24px 44px -20px rgba(5, 93, 83, .4);
}

    .shoe-coverage-box:hover .shoe-coverage-body::before {
        opacity: 1;
        border-color: rgba(5, 93, 83, .45);
    }

/* ============================================================
   TEXT
   ============================================================ */
.shoe-coverage-body p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}

    .shoe-coverage-body p b,
    .shoe-coverage-body p strong {
        color: var(--ink);
        font-weight: 600;
        transition: color .3s var(--ease);
    }

.shoe-coverage-box:hover p b,
.shoe-coverage-box:hover p strong {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* ---------- read more link / button (if present) ---------- */
.shoe-coverage-body a {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 14px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .85rem;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, currentColor 0 4px, transparent 4px 8px);
    background-size: 8px 1.5px;
    background-repeat: repeat-x;
    background-position: 0 100%;
    transition: color .3s var(--ease), background-size .4s var(--ease);
}

    .shoe-coverage-body a:hover {
        color: var(--secondary);
        background-size: 6px 2px;
    }

/* ============================================================
   VIEW ALL BUTTON (existing .btn inside this wrapper)
   ============================================================ */
.news-coverages-wrapper .btn {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-top: 44px;
    width: auto;
    min-width: 200px;
    height: auto;
    padding: 14px 36px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: .85rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .12), 0 6px 16px -10px rgba(5, 93, 83, .45);
    transition: color .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}

    /* inner dashed stitch ring */
    .news-coverages-wrapper .btn::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 5px;
        border: 1.5px dashed rgba(5, 93, 83, .5);
        border-radius: 999px;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: border-color .35s ease;
    }

    /* sheen sweep */
    .news-coverages-wrapper .btn::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: -80%;
        width: 50%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .45), transparent);
        transform: skewX(-20deg);
        transition: left .7s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .news-coverages-wrapper .btn:hover {
        background: var(--primary);
        color: #fff;
        border-color: var(--primary);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -10px rgba(5, 93, 83, .55);
    }

        .news-coverages-wrapper .btn:hover::before {
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
        }

        .news-coverages-wrapper .btn:hover::after {
            left: 130%;
        }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .shoe-coverage-wrapper {
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .news-coverages-wrapper {
        padding-block: 44px;
        padding-inline: 16px;
    }

        .news-coverages-wrapper::before,
        .news-coverages-wrapper::after {
            inset: 7px;
        }

    .shoe-coverage-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .shoe-coverage-body {
        padding: 20px 18px 18px;
        margin: -34px 12px 0;
    }

        .shoe-coverage-body p {
            font-size: 14px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

    .news-coverages-wrapper .btn {
        min-width: 180px;
        padding: 12px 28px;
        margin-top: 32px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .news-coverages-wrapper h2::after,
    .news-coverages-wrapper .bordered-heading::after {
        animation: none;
    }

    .shoe-coverage-box,
    .shoe-coverage-box img,
    .shoe-coverage-body,
    .shoe-coverage-body::before,
    .news-coverages-wrapper .btn,
    .news-coverages-wrapper .btn::after {
        transition: none;
    }
}


/* ============================================================
   WHY ATTEND — PREMIUM BOUTIQUE LEATHER PATCHES
   ============================================================ */

.why-Attend-DIFLEX-wrapper {
    padding-block: 80px;
    position: relative;
    /* Soft, warm linen background */
    background-color: #f7f4ed;
    background-image: var(--grain), repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(120, 80, 35, .02) 0 1px, transparent 1px 4px), repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(120, 80, 35, .02) 0 1px, transparent 1px 4px);
    background-size: 140px 140px, auto, auto;
    background-blend-mode: multiply, normal, normal;
}

.why-attend-box {
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 32px 32px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    /* 1. Soft Cream Leather Base */
    background: var(--grain), radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .6) 0 1px, transparent 1.5px), radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .03) 0 1px, transparent 1.5px), linear-gradient(150deg, #ffffff 0%, #fdfbf7 50%, #f4eee1 100%);
    background-size: 140px 140px, 4px 4px, 6px 6px, 100% 100%;
    background-blend-mode: multiply, normal, normal, normal;
    /* Elegant 3D Edge */
    border: 1px solid rgba(120, 80, 35, .12);
    border-bottom: 3px solid rgba(120, 80, 35, .18);
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), inset 0 -3px 6px rgba(120, 80, 35, .05), 0 12px 24px -10px rgba(60, 40, 15, .12);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

    /* 2. Inner Golden Stitching */
    .why-attend-box::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 10px;
        border: 1.5px dashed rgba(180, 140, 80, .35);
        border-radius: 10px;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 1;
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1));
    }

    /* 3. Corner Cross-Stitches */
    .why-attend-box::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 10px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 1;
        background: linear-gradient(rgba(180, 140, 80, .5), rgba(180, 140, 80, .5)) 6px 6px / 12px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(180, 140, 80, .5), rgba(180, 140, 80, .5)) 6px 6px / 1.5px 12px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(180, 140, 80, .5), rgba(180, 140, 80, .5)) calc(100% - 6px) 6px / 12px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(180, 140, 80, .5), rgba(180, 140, 80, .5)) calc(100% - 6px) 6px / 1.5px 12px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(180, 140, 80, .5), rgba(180, 140, 80, .5)) 6px calc(100% - 6px) / 12px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(180, 140, 80, .5), rgba(180, 140, 80, .5)) 6px calc(100% - 6px) / 1.5px 12px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(180, 140, 80, .5), rgba(180, 140, 80, .5)) calc(100% - 6px) calc(100% - 6px) / 12px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(180, 140, 80, .5), rgba(180, 140, 80, .5)) calc(100% - 6px) calc(100% - 6px) / 1.5px 12px no-repeat;
        opacity: 0.8;
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    }

    /* ============================================================
   TEXT CONTENT
   ============================================================ */
    .why-attend-box h4 {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        font-size: 22px;
        font-weight: 800;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
        color: var(--ink);
        letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    }

    .why-attend-box p {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        text-align: left;
        color: var(--muted);
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.8692rem + 0.2729vw, 1.125rem);
        line-height: 1.75;
        margin: 0;
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    }

    /* ============================================================
   THE 3D BADGE (Rich Emerald Green Ribbon & Gold Rivet)
   ============================================================ */
    .why-attend-box span {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        z-index: 5;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        /* Deep Emerald Leather Ribbon */
        background: var(--grain), linear-gradient(145deg, #055d53 0%, #033d36 100%);
        background-blend-mode: multiply, normal;
        font-family: "Tahoma", sans-serif;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: .15em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        padding: 10px 18px 10px 14px;
        color: #f0d49a;
        /* Warm Gold Text */
        /* L-Shape */
        border-radius: 0 0 14px 0;
        /* Emboss */
        border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
        border-top: none;
        border-left: none;
        box-shadow: 3px 4px 10px rgba(5, 93, 83, .3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
        text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    }

        /* The Gold Metal Rivet */
        .why-attend-box span::before {
            content: "";
            display: block;
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #fff2cf 0%, #d4b46a 40%, #8a6d33 80%, #3a2c12 100%);
            box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .9), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .8);
        }

        /* Dashed stitch outline inside the badge */
        .why-attend-box span::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 4px;
            border: 1px dashed rgba(240, 212, 154, .4);
            border-radius: 0 0 10px 0;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

    /* ============================================================
   THE PREMIUM HOVER STATE
   ============================================================ */
    .why-attend-box:hover {
        /* The box lifts elegantly */
        transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
        border-color: rgba(5, 93, 83, .4);
        border-bottom-color: #055d53;
        /* Soft teal glow shadow */
        box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), inset 0 -3px 8px rgba(5, 93, 83, .1), 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(5, 93, 83, .25), 0 10px 20px -10px rgba(5, 93, 83, .15);
    }

        /* Stitching turns teal and pulls tight */
        .why-attend-box:hover::before {
            inset: 8px;
            border-color: rgba(5, 93, 83, .6);
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(5, 93, 83, .2));
        }

        /* Corner tacks turn teal */
        .why-attend-box:hover::after {
            background: linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .8), rgba(5, 93, 83, .8)) 6px 6px / 12px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .8), rgba(5, 93, 83, .8)) 6px 6px / 1.5px 12px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .8), rgba(5, 93, 83, .8)) calc(100% - 6px) 6px / 12px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .8), rgba(5, 93, 83, .8)) calc(100% - 6px) 6px / 1.5px 12px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .8), rgba(5, 93, 83, .8)) 6px calc(100% - 6px) / 12px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .8), rgba(5, 93, 83, .8)) 6px calc(100% - 6px) / 1.5px 12px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .8), rgba(5, 93, 83, .8)) calc(100% - 6px) calc(100% - 6px) / 12px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(5, 93, 83, .8), rgba(5, 93, 83, .8)) calc(100% - 6px) calc(100% - 6px) / 1.5px 12px no-repeat;
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* Text turns Teal */
        .why-attend-box:hover h4 {
            color: var(--primary);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .why-attend-box:hover p {
            color: var(--ink);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* Badge pops out slightly */
        .why-attend-box:hover span {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0a7366 0%, #055d53 100%);
            box-shadow: 4px 6px 14px rgba(5, 93, 83, .4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
            transform: scale(1.05) translateY(2px);
        }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .why-Attend-DIFLEX-wrapper {
        padding-block: 60px;
    }

    .why-attend-box {
        padding: 44px 24px 28px;
    }

        .why-attend-box h4 {
            font-size: 20px;
        }

        .why-attend-box span {
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            padding: 8px 14px 8px 10px;
        }
}

/* ============================================================
   PRODUCT IMAGES GALLERY — DARK LUXURY LEATHER & PHOTO PATCHES
   ============================================================ */

.product-images-gallery-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    /* ----- DEEP OBSIDIAN & NAVY LEATHER BOARD ----- */
    background:
    /* fine grain / noise */
    var(--grain),
    /* leather pores — tiny dark spots */
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 24%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .5) 0 1px, transparent 1.8px), radial-gradient(circle at 72% 58%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .4) 0 1px, transparent 1.8px), radial-gradient(circle at 38% 82%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .45) 0 1px, transparent 1.8px),
    /* warm top-left sheen (creates 3D curve) */
    radial-gradient(130% 90% at 18% 8%, rgba(100, 150, 255, .15), transparent 55%),
    /* deep bottom-right burnish */
    radial-gradient(130% 100% at 85% 100%, rgba(0, 0, 10, .9), transparent 60%),
    /* mid-tone navy/charcoal gradient */
    linear-gradient(155deg, #1a2333 0%, #0f1624 40%, #070a12 100%);
    background-size: 140px 140px, 5px 5px, 7px 7px, 6px 6px, auto, auto, auto;
    background-blend-mode: multiply, normal, normal, normal, normal, normal;
    /* Leather Edge */
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .85);
    corner-shape: scoop;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .1), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .02), inset 0 -4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6), inset 0 0 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4), 0 24px 48px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .9);
}

    /* Stitched seam around the leather board */
    .product-images-gallery-wrapper::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 14px;
        border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 235, 200, .35);
        corner-shape: scoop;
        border-radius: 15px;
        pointer-events: none;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .8)) drop-shadow(0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .15));
        z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Corner cross-stitch tacks on the leather board */
    .product-images-gallery-wrapper::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 14px;
        corner-shape: scoop;
        border-radius: 15px;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 1;
        background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 235, 200, .7), rgba(255, 235, 200, .7)) 8px 8px / 14px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(255, 235, 200, .7), rgba(255, 235, 200, .7)) 8px 8px / 1.5px 14px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(255, 235, 200, .7), rgba(255, 235, 200, .7)) calc(100% - 8px) 8px / 14px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(255, 235, 200, .7), rgba(255, 235, 200, .7)) calc(100% - 8px) 8px / 1.5px 14px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(255, 235, 200, .7), rgba(255, 235, 200, .7)) 8px calc(100% - 8px) / 14px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(255, 235, 200, .7), rgba(255, 235, 200, .7)) 8px calc(100% - 8px) / 1.5px 14px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(255, 235, 200, .7), rgba(255, 235, 200, .7)) calc(100% - 8px) calc(100% - 8px) / 14px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(255, 235, 200, .7), rgba(255, 235, 200, .7)) calc(100% - 8px) calc(100% - 8px) / 1.5px 14px no-repeat;
        opacity: .85;
    }

/* ============================================================
   THE GALLERY CONTAINER
   ============================================================ */
.product-images-gallery {
    min-height: 240px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    /* Slightly wider gap for the larger shadows */
    overflow: visible;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    /* Reduced margin since the wrapper handles padding */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

    /* ============================================================
   EACH IMAGE = A PREMIUM PHOTO PATCH
   ============================================================ */
    .product-images-gallery img {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        width: clamp(170px, 22vw, 250px);
        height: clamp(120px, 16vw, 180px);
        aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center;
        cursor: pointer;
        display: block;
        border-radius: 6px;
        /* Thick Cream Photo Border */
        border: 4px solid #fdfbf7;
        /* Deep 3D Layering */
        box-shadow:
        /* Outer heavy shadow casting onto the dark leather */
        0 12px 24px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .8), 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .9),
        /* Inner emboss making the image look like it's set in glass */
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2), inset 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
        transform: rotate(var(--tilt, 0deg));
        transform-origin: center;
        transition: all .5s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
    }

        /* Soft zig-zag nudge so it doesn't read as a rigid grid */
        .product-images-gallery img:nth-child(even) {
            transform: rotate(var(--tilt, 0deg)) translateY(12px);
        }

        /* ---------- GLOWING STITCH RING (Sews around the patch) ---------- */
        .product-images-gallery img::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 4px;
            /* Pulls the stitch inside the white border */
            border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 235, 200, 1);
            border-radius: 3px;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 3;
            opacity: 0;
            clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
            transition: opacity .2s ease;
            animation: stitchSew 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards paused;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(255, 235, 200, .8));
            /* Glowing thread effect */
        }

        /* ============================================================
   HOVER INTERACTIONS
   ============================================================ */
        .product-images-gallery img:hover {
            transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(-10px) scale(1.08);
            border-color: #ffffff;
            box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .9), 0 40px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2), inset 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
            z-index: 20;
        }

        .product-images-gallery img:nth-child(even):hover {
            transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(2px) scale(1.08);
        }

        .product-images-gallery img:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
            animation: stitchSew 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards running;
        }

/* ---------- Sewing Animation ---------- */
@keyframes stitchSew {
    0% {
        clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
    }

    25% {
        clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
    }

    50% {
        clip-path: inset(0 0 0 100%);
    }

    75% {
        clip-path: inset(100% 0 0 0);
    }

    100% {
        clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SOFT RANDOM TILTS
   ============================================================ */
.product-images-gallery img:nth-child(1) {
    --tilt: -4deg;
}

.product-images-gallery img:nth-child(2) {
    --tilt: 3deg;
}

.product-images-gallery img:nth-child(3) {
    --tilt: -2.5deg;
}

.product-images-gallery img:nth-child(4) {
    --tilt: 4deg;
}

.product-images-gallery img:nth-child(5) {
    --tilt: -3deg;
}

.product-images-gallery img:nth-child(6) {
    --tilt: 2.5deg;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */

/* Large tablets / small laptops */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .product-images-gallery {
        gap: 20px;
    }

        .product-images-gallery img {
            width: clamp(120px, 20vw, 160px);
            height: clamp(120px, 20vw, 160px);
        }
}

/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .product-images-gallery-wrapper {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .product-images-gallery {
        gap: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

        .product-images-gallery img,
        .product-images-gallery img:nth-child(even) {
            width: clamp(110px, 30vw, 150px);
            height: clamp(110px, 30vw, 150px);
            transform: none;
            --tilt: 0deg;
            border-width: 3px;
        }

            /* keep the zig-zag nudge on tablets */
            .product-images-gallery img:nth-child(even) {
                transform: translateY(10px);
            }

            .product-images-gallery img:hover {
                transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
            }

            .product-images-gallery img:nth-child(even):hover {
                transform: translateY(6px) scale(1.05);
            }
}

/* Phones (portrait) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .product-images-gallery-wrapper {
        padding: 20px 14px;
    }

    .product-images-gallery {
        gap: 12px;
    }

        .product-images-gallery img {
            width: clamp(100px, 42vw, 140px);
            height: clamp(100px, 42vw, 140px);
            border-width: 2px;
        }

            .product-images-gallery img::before {
                inset: 3px;
                border-width: 1.5px;
            }
}

/* Very small phones */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .product-images-gallery img {
        width: clamp(90px, 44vw, 120px);
        height: clamp(90px, 44vw, 120px);
    }
}

/* Landscape phones (short height) */
@media (max-height: 500px) and (orientation: landscape) {
    .product-images-gallery {
        gap: 14px;
    }

        .product-images-gallery img {
            width: clamp(85px, 16vh, 120px);
            height: clamp(85px, 16vh, 120px);
        }

            .product-images-gallery img:nth-child(even) {
                transform: translateY(6px);
            }
}

/* ---------- Reduced Motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .product-images-gallery img {
        transition: none;
    }

        .product-images-gallery img::before {
            animation: none;
            opacity: 1;
            clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
        }
}

/* ============================================================
   FLIP SPEAKERS — CLOTH RIP REVEAL
   Front cloth "rips" away, revealing the back layer beneath.
   Back layer uses the SAME woven fabric as the header.
   ============================================================ */
.speakers-wrapper {
    padding-block: 56px;
}

.flip {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 320px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -22px rgba(0, 43, 104, .35);
}

    /* ============================================================
   BACK LAYER — WOVEN FABRIC (matches .header-wrapper)
   ============================================================ */
    .flip .content {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 450px;
    }

    .flip .back {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 40px 32px;
        text-align: center;
        border-radius: 14px;
        overflow: hidden;
        z-index: 1;
        /* same woven off-white fabric as the header */
        background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .025) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .02) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), linear-gradient(160deg, #fdfbf6 0%, #f4f0e6 100%);
        color: #16202e;
        box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .9), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    }

        /* stitched frame on the back layer — dark dashes on light fabric */
        .flip .back::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 10px;
            border: 1.5px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
            border-radius: 9px;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* corner tacks — dark thread crosses on light fabric */
        .flip .back::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 10px;
            border-radius: 9px;
            pointer-events: none;
            background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, .5), rgba(0, 0, 0, .5)) 8px 8px / 12px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, .5), rgba(0, 0, 0, .5)) 8px 8px / 1.5px 12px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, .5), rgba(0, 0, 0, .5)) calc(100% - 8px) 8px / 12px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, .5), rgba(0, 0, 0, .5)) calc(100% - 8px) 8px / 1.5px 12px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, .5), rgba(0, 0, 0, .5)) 8px calc(100% - 8px) / 12px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, .5), rgba(0, 0, 0, .5)) 8px calc(100% - 8px) / 1.5px 12px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, .5), rgba(0, 0, 0, .5)) calc(100% - 8px) calc(100% - 8px) / 12px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, .5), rgba(0, 0, 0, .5)) calc(100% - 8px) calc(100% - 8px) / 1.5px 12px no-repeat;
            opacity: .6;
        }

        /* ---------- back text — dark on light ---------- */
        .flip .back h2,
        .flip .back p {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            color: #16202e;
            font-family: "Tahoma", sans-serif;
            margin: 0 0 8px;
        }

        .flip .back p {
            font-size: .95rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: #3b4557;
        }

            .flip .back p:first-child {
                font-size: 1.05rem;
                color: #16202e;
            }

            .flip .back p span {
                color: #055d53;
                /* teal accent, matches your palette */
                letter-spacing: .02em;
            }

            .flip .back p:last-child {
                margin-top: 12px;
                font-style: italic;
                color: #4d5866;
                opacity: 1;
            }

    /* ============================================================
   FRONT LAYER — the "cloth" that tears away
   ============================================================ */
    .flip .front {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        z-index: 2;
        overflow: hidden;
        border-radius: 14px;
        background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .03) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .025) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), linear-gradient(160deg, #fdfbf6 0%, #f4f0e6 100%);
        transform-origin: 100% 100%;
        transform: rotate(0) translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(.5, 0, .2, 1), opacity .9s ease .15s, filter .9s ease;
        will-change: transform, opacity;
        backface-visibility: hidden;
    }

        .flip .front img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            display: block;
            border-radius: 14px;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .flip .front::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 10px;
            border: 1.5px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
            border-radius: 9px;
            pointer-events: none;
            transition: border-color .4s ease;
        }

    /* ============================================================
   RIP-OFF ANIMATION
   ============================================================ */
    .flip:hover .front {
        transform: rotate(6deg) translate(20%, -10%) scale(1.02);
        opacity: 0;
        filter: blur(2px) brightness(1.15);
    }

    .flip:hover .back {
        transform: scale(1.015);
        transition: transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) .25s;
    }

    /* ripped-seam inner shadow while the front pulls away */
    .flip .front::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        border-radius: 14px;
        pointer-events: none;
        box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
        transition: box-shadow .6s ease;
    }

    .flip:hover .front::after {
        box-shadow: inset -30px -30px 40px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35), inset 0 0 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
    }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE + MOTION
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    .flip,
    .flip .content {
        min-height: 260px;
    }

        .flip .front,
        .flip .back {
            padding: 28px 20px;
        }

            .flip .front img {
                border-radius: 14px;
            }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .flip .front,
    .flip .back {
        transition: none;
    }

    .flip:hover .front {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* ---------- contact us ---------- */
.contact-us-wrapper {
    height: 285px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    display: flex;
    place-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background: url(../images/contact-us-section-bg.webp) no-repeat center;
    background-size: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border: 3px solid #f4ead6;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -6px rgba(30, 12, 0, .65), 0 14px 30px -18px rgba(30, 12, 0, .8), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
}

    .contact-us-wrapper::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: rgba(8, 14, 24, .6);
    }

    .contact-us-wrapper .btn {
        position: relative;
        text-align: center;
        display: inline-block;
        margin-inline: auto;
        width: auto;
        min-width: 200px;
        height: auto;
        padding: 14px 36px;
        place-content: center;
        color: #fdf4e6;
        border: 1.5px solid rgba(50, 28, 8, .75);
        border-radius: 999px;
        z-index: 9;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: .08em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-size: .9rem;
        overflow: hidden;
        cursor: pointer;
        /* ----- BROWN LEATHER TEXTURE ----- */
        background:
        /* fine grain / noise */
        var(--grain),
        /* leather pores — tiny dark spots */
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 24%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .22) 0 1px, transparent 1.6px), radial-gradient(circle at 72% 58%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .18) 0 1px, transparent 1.6px), radial-gradient(circle at 38% 82%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .16) 0 1px, transparent 1.6px), radial-gradient(circle at 88% 30%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .14) 0 1px, transparent 1.6px),
        /* top-left warm sheen */
        radial-gradient(130% 90% at 18% 8%, rgba(255, 220, 170, .35), transparent 55%),
        /* bottom-right burnish shadow */
        radial-gradient(130% 100% at 85% 100%, rgba(30, 12, 0, .55), transparent 58%),
        /* mid-tone leather gradient */
        linear-gradient(155deg, #b8895c 0%, #a4764a 35%, #8c6238 65%, #6f4c28 100%);
        background-size: 140px 140px, 5px 5px, 7px 7px, 6px 6px, 8px 8px, auto, auto, auto;
        background-blend-mode: multiply, normal, normal, normal, normal, normal, normal, normal;
        /* leather emboss / edge */
        box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 238, 212, .45), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 238, 212, .08), inset 0 -2px 6px rgba(20, 8, 0, .45), inset 0 0 20px rgba(30, 12, 0, .18), 0 8px 20px -12px rgba(50, 28, 8, .7);
        text-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5), 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 215, .15);
        transition: color .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
    }

        /* inner dashed stitch ring — warm thread on leather */
        .contact-us-wrapper .btn::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 5px;
            border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 235, 200, .65);
            border-radius: 999px;
            pointer-events: none;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5)) drop-shadow(0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 215, .18));
            transition: border-color .35s ease;
        }

        /* sheen sweep */
        .contact-us-wrapper .btn::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -80%;
            width: 50%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255, 240, 215, .5), transparent);
            transform: skewX(-20deg);
            transition: left .7s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .contact-us-wrapper .btn:hover {
            color: #fff8ec;
            border-color: #fff8ec;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 238, 212, .5), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 238, 212, .12), inset 0 -2px 8px rgba(20, 8, 0, .5), inset 0 0 24px rgba(30, 12, 0, .22), 0 14px 28px -14px rgba(50, 28, 8, .75);
        }

            .contact-us-wrapper .btn:hover::before {
                border-color: rgba(255, 240, 215, .95);
            }

            .contact-us-wrapper .btn:hover::after {
                left: 130%;
            }

/* ---------- book a stand ---------- */
.book-a-stand-wrapper {
    padding: 56px 0;
}

    .book-a-stand-wrapper h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 1.1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem);
        text-align: center;
        color: var(--ink);
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    }

        .book-a-stand-wrapper h2::after {
            content: "";
            display: block;
            width: 48px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--primary);
            border-radius: 3px;
            margin: 16px auto 0;
        }

    .book-a-stand-wrapper p {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        color: var(--muted);
    }

        .book-a-stand-wrapper p a {
            color: var(--primary);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

            .book-a-stand-wrapper p a:hover {
                color: var(--secondary);
            }

    .book-a-stand-wrapper hr {
        border-color: var(--line);
        opacity: 1;
    }

.form-submit-btn {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary);
    padding: 10px 26px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
    transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}

    .form-submit-btn:hover {
        background: transparent;
        color: var(--primary);
    }

.Book-now-btn {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary);
    padding: 14px 50px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    transition: all .4s var(--ease);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
    display: inline-block;
}

    .Book-now-btn:hover {
        background: transparent;
        color: var(--primary);
        transform: translateY(-3px);
    }



.why-to-visit-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 850px;
    padding: 0 15px 56px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

    .why-to-visit-wrapper p {
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        font-weight: 400;
        line-height: 1.8;
        color: var(--muted);
    }

/* ---------- media pages ---------- */
.videos-wrapper {
    padding-inline: 0;
    padding-block: 56px;
}

    .videos-wrapper h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 1.1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem);
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

        .videos-wrapper h2::after {
            content: "";
            display: block;
            width: 48px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--primary);
            border-radius: 3px;
            margin-top: 14px;
        }

    .videos-wrapper iframe {
        width: 100%;
        aspect-ratio: 16/9;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
    }

.bordered-heading.left {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
    padding: 6px 0 6px 16px;
    border-bottom: 0;
    text-align: left;
    margin-block: 30px 20px;
}

    .bordered-heading.left::after {
        display: none;
    }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .border-plus-btn {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    #onLoadModal .modal-dialog {
        margin-left: 0;
        padding-bottom: 90px;
        padding-inline: 20px;
    }

        #onLoadModal .modal-dialog .modal-footer {
            gap: 10px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

            #onLoadModal .modal-dialog .modal-footer button {
                margin: 0;
            }
}

/* ---------- download brochure ---------- */
.download-brochure-wrapper {
    background: var(--bg-alt);
}

    .download-brochure-wrapper h2 {
        color: var(--ink);
    }

/* ---------- FreePassModal ---------- */
#FreePassModal {
    background: rgba(8, 14, 24, .55);
    background-size: cover;
}

    #FreePassModal .modal-content {
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        position: relative;
        padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
        text-align: center;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
    }

    #FreePassModal .btn-close {
        position: absolute;
        color: var(--ink);
        right: 15px;
        top: 15px;
        background: none;
        border: none;
        font-size: 26px;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
    }

    #FreePassModal h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.2rem + 1.6vw, 2.6rem);
        font-weight: 700;
        line-height: 1.25;
        color: var(--primary);
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

        #FreePassModal h2::after {
            content: "";
            display: block;
            width: 48px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--primary);
            border-radius: 3px;
            margin: 16px auto 0;
        }

    #FreePassModal p {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, .9rem + .6vw, 1.4rem);
        color: var(--muted);
    }

/* ---------- form head link ---------- */
.form-head-link {
    text-wrap: balance;
    display: inline-block;
    text-align: center;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    fill: currentColor;
    transition: all .35s var(--ease);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

    .form-head-link:hover {
        background: var(--primary);
        color: #fff;
        text-decoration: none;
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM ENHANCEMENT v2.0 — secondary.css
   Leather grain + stitched patches + silkier motion
   ============================================================ */

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Scroll-triggered section entrances (graceful fallback)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.our-best-supporters-wrapper,
.best-in-class-wrapper,
.suporting-partner-wrapper,
.leather-expo,
.why-Attend-DIFLEX-wrapper,
.shoes-exhibition-wrapper,
.glimpses-light-box-wrapper,
.news-coverages-wrapper {
    animation: sectionRise .9s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both;
    animation-timeline: view();
    animation-range: entry 0% entry 40%;
}

@keyframes sectionRise {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(28px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   LEATHER UPGRADE — best-in-class panel
   Deep pore grain, directional sheen, burnished edge
   ============================================================ */
.best-in-class-list {
    background: var(--grain), radial-gradient(circle at 22% 28%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .14) 0 1px, transparent 1.5px), radial-gradient(circle at 68% 62%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .12) 0 1px, transparent 1.5px), radial-gradient(circle at 42% 82%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .1) 0 1px, transparent 1.5px), radial-gradient(130% 90% at 18% 8%, rgba(255, 240, 215, .38), transparent 55%), radial-gradient(130% 100% at 85% 100%, rgba(30, 12, 0, .38), transparent 58%), linear-gradient(155deg, #c29060 0%, #a87a4c 40%, #8a6036 75%, #77512c 100%);
    background-size: 140px 140px, 5px 5px, 7px 7px, 6px 6px, auto, auto, auto;
    background-blend-mode: multiply, normal, normal, normal, normal, normal, normal;
    border: 1px solid rgba(50, 28, 8, .6) !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 238, 212, .45), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 238, 212, .08), inset 0 -3px 8px rgba(20, 8, 0, .35), inset 0 0 40px rgba(30, 12, 0, .15), 0 16px 34px -20px rgba(50, 28, 8, .65);
    transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1), box-shadow .55s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
}

    .best-in-class-list:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 238, 212, .5), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 238, 212, .12), inset 0 -3px 10px rgba(20, 8, 0, .4), inset 0 0 44px rgba(30, 12, 0, .18), 0 26px 48px -22px rgba(50, 28, 8, .6);
    }

    /* stitched seam in a shallow groove */
    .best-in-class-list::before {
        inset: 9px !important;
        border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 235, 200, .5) !important;
        corner-shape: scoop;
        border-radius: 10px;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35)) drop-shadow(0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 215, .18));
    }

    /* leather tabs — softer waxed emboss */
    .best-in-class-list li {
        background: var(--grain), linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .07) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .16) 100%);
        background-size: 100px 100px, auto;
        background-blend-mode: multiply, normal;
        outline: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 235, 200, .5) !important;
        outline-offset: -7px;
        box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 238, 212, .28), inset 0 -1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4), inset 0 0 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12), 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 238, 212, .1);
        text-shadow: 0 -1px 1px rgba(255, 240, 215, .22), 0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);
    }

        .best-in-class-list li:hover {
            transform: translateX(5px) scale(1.015);
            background-color: rgba(255, 232, 195, .14);
            box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 238, 212, .38), inset 0 -1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45), inset 0 0 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1), 0 10px 24px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
        }

        /* button-hole grommets */
        .best-in-class-list li .bi {
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 38%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .6), rgba(0, 0, 0, .32) 58%, rgba(255, 232, 195, .16) 100%);
            box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .65), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 215, .22), 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 238, 212, .22);
            outline: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 235, 200, .6) !important;
            outline-offset: -4.5px;
        }

            .best-in-class-list li .bi::before,
            .best-in-class-list li .bi::after {
                background: rgba(255, 235, 200, .9);
                box-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
            }

/* ============================================================
   STITCHED PATCH CARDS — why-attend, partners, sliders
   ============================================================ */
.why-attend-box {
    background: var(--grain), repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .025) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(120, 95, 60, .022) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), radial-gradient(140% 100% at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .55), transparent 55%), linear-gradient(160deg, #fdfcf8 0%, #f5f1e7 60%, #efe9db 100%);
    background-size: 140px 140px, auto, auto, auto, auto;
    background-blend-mode: multiply, normal, normal, normal, normal;
    border: 1px solid rgba(120, 80, 35, .18) !important;
    border-bottom: 3px solid rgba(120, 80, 35, .2) !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .9), 0 3px 10px -6px rgba(60, 40, 15, .2);
}

    .why-attend-box::before {
        inset: 9px !important;
        border: 1.5px dashed rgba(120, 80, 35, .35) !important;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 .5px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .6));
    }

    .why-attend-box::after {
        opacity: .55;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 .5px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .5));
    }

    .why-attend-box:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
        border-bottom-color: #055d53 !important;
        box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .9), 0 24px 44px -20px rgba(5, 93, 83, .35);
    }

.partner-box ul li,
.noSwiper .card,
.logos-slider .swiper-slide {
    border: 1px solid rgba(120, 80, 35, .14);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .85), 0 2px 8px -4px rgba(60, 40, 15, .15);
    transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1), border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .5s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
}

    .partner-box ul li:hover,
    .noSwiper .card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        border-color: rgba(5, 93, 83, .5);
        box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .9), 0 20px 40px -18px rgba(5, 93, 83, .35);
    }

/* ============================================================
   PILL BUTTONS — travelling sheen sweep
   ============================================================ */
.glimpses-light-box-wrapper .btn,
.news-coverages-wrapper .btn,
.book-a-stand-wrapper .form-submit-btn,
.form-head-link {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .12), 0 4px 12px -6px rgba(5, 93, 83, .4);
}

    .glimpses-light-box-wrapper .btn::after,
    .news-coverages-wrapper .btn::after,
    .form-head-link::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: -80%;
        width: 50%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .45), transparent);
        transform: skewX(-20deg);
        transition: left .7s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .glimpses-light-box-wrapper .btn:hover::after,
    .news-coverages-wrapper .btn:hover::after,
    .form-head-link:hover::after {
        left: 130%;
    }

/* ============================================================
   FLIP CARDS — silkier cloth tear + back fabric upgrade
   ============================================================ */
.flip {
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .9), 0 22px 44px -24px rgba(0, 43, 104, .4);
}

    .flip .back {
        background: var(--grain), repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .028) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(120, 95, 60, .022) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), radial-gradient(140% 100% at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .55), transparent 55%), linear-gradient(160deg, #fdfcf8 0%, #f5f1e7 55%, #efe9db 100%);
        background-size: 140px 140px, auto, auto, auto, auto;
        background-blend-mode: multiply, normal, normal, normal, normal;
    }

        .flip .back::before {
            border-color: rgba(120, 80, 35, .4) !important;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 .5px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .6));
        }

    .flip .front {
        background: var(--grain), repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .028) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(120, 95, 60, .022) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), linear-gradient(160deg, #fdfcf8 0%, #f5f1e7 60%, #efe9db 100%);
        background-size: 140px 140px, auto, auto, auto;
        background-blend-mode: multiply, normal, normal, normal;
        transition: transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1), opacity 1s ease .12s, filter 1s ease;
    }

    .flip:hover .front {
        transform: rotate(7deg) translate(24%, -12%) scale(1.03);
    }

/* video frame paper panel — grain + warmth */
.shoes-exhibition-wrapper .video-frame {
    background: var(--grain), repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .02) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .015) 0 1px, transparent 1px 3px), linear-gradient(160deg, #fffdf9 0%, #f7f2e7 100%);
    background-size: 120px 120px, auto, auto, auto;
    background-blend-mode: multiply, normal, normal, normal;
}

/* ============================================================
   COVERAGE CARDS — layered depth
   ============================================================ */
.shoe-coverage-body {
    border: 1px solid rgba(120, 80, 35, .14);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .9), 0 10px 26px -16px rgba(60, 40, 15, .3);
}

.shoe-coverage-box:hover .shoe-coverage-body {
    border-color: rgba(5, 93, 83, .45);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .9), 0 24px 44px -20px rgba(5, 93, 83, .4);
}

.shoe-coverage-box img {
    will-change: transform;
}

/* ============================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .our-best-supporters-wrapper,
    .best-in-class-wrapper,
    .suporting-partner-wrapper,
    .leather-expo,
    .why-Attend-DIFLEX-wrapper,
    .shoes-exhibition-wrapper,
    .glimpses-light-box-wrapper,
    .news-coverages-wrapper {
        animation: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE FINESSE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .best-in-class-list::before {
        inset: 7px !important;
    }

    .market-valued-wrapper::after {
        animation-duration: 6s !important;
    }
}