3 October 2024 EUDR – Change is still possible Reports saying that the European Commission has ruled out amendments to the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are not accurate, World Leather has learned. Report by Leatherbiz. In the last days of September, reports appeared suggesting that the Commission had dismissed the possibility of any amendment to… Continue reading EUDR: change is still possible
3 October 2024 ZDHC Foundation appoints Chief Programme Officer The ZDHC Foundation has announced the appointment of a new Chief Programme Officer from November. By ILM. The organisation has appointed Francesco Pianca to the role, who has more than a decade of experience leading sustainability initiatives at global brands. Pianca previously worked for Burberry for… Continue reading ZDHC Foundation appoints Chief Programme Officer
2 October 2024 The Return of Customer Choice Is it Leather writes on LinkedIn: With fingers crossed it looks like we may begin to emerge from this most backward era in consumerism ever, where retailers, governments and activists have been dictating to consumers what they want and need…instead of listening and letting customers define it… Continue reading The Return of Customer Choice
2 October 2024 Resale – Dedicated airport store shows off leathergoods’ longevity Travel retail group Heinemann has opened its first dedicated, duty-free, second-hand luxury goods airport boutique. It opened the new store, Pre-Loved Luxury, at Copenhagen airport in September. By Leatherbiz. Products in stock at the boutique include certified, pre-owned handbags and other leathergoods from… Continue reading Resale – Dedicated airport store shows off leathergoods’ longevity
2 October 2024 Bridge of Weir Journal As sustainability and craftsmanship become more closely intertwined, we’re redefining what it means to create with purpose. Our latest journal update delves into how innovation, authenticity, and a commitment to reducing environmental impact are key to transforming the leather industry. At Bridge of Weir, we celebrate the natural… Continue reading Bridge of Weir Journal
30 September 2024 Stahl gets third EcoVadis Platinum rating Speciality coatings and treatments business Stahl has been awarded a Platinum rating by EcoVadis for the third year in a row. By ILM. It also marks the highest overall score for the company to date – 85 out of 100, and reportedly places it in the… Continue reading Stahl gets third EcoVadis Platinum rating
30 September 2024 RLSD 2024 – Student from California wins 2024 Real Leather, Stay Different competition A student from California College of Art, Josslyn Shi, has been named as the overall winner of the Real Leather, Stay Different international student design competition for 2024. By Leatherbiz. She emerged as the judges’ stand-out choice for the… Continue reading RLSD 2024 – Student from California wins 2024 Real Leather, Stay Different competition
30 September 2024 LUXURY – Expect the unexpected when new Montblanc CEO takes over The chief executive of high-end footwear brand Stuart Weitzman, Giorgio Sarné, is to move to the Richemont group. He will take over as chief executive of the Montblanc brand on November 15. By Leatherbiz. Mr Sarné has been chief executive of… Continue reading LUXURY – Expect the unexpected when new Montblanc CEO takes over
27 September 2024 Repurpose and Reuse – Leather Naturally Throughout this month, we have been driving our mission led messaging, encouraging consumers, designers and students to repair, re-purpose and re-use – particularly with the backdrop of global Fashion Weeks in full flow. Now in our final week, we catch up with one of the UK’s… Continue reading Repurpose and Reuse – Leather Naturally
27 September 2024 To open new horizons Telfar presents the first leather bag After Tesla, the power of leather also convinces Telfar. The brand, which has also built its success with bags in next-gen material (its tote has been renamed “Bushwick Birkin”), launches the first leather bag. The goal is clear: to raise its positioning… Continue reading To open new horizons Telfar presents the first leather bag
We bring leather, material and fashion businesses together: an opportunity to meet and greet face to face. We bring them from all parts of the world so that they can find fresh partners, discover new customers or suppliers and keep ahead of industry developments.
We organise a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle: sectors that are constantly in flux, so visitors and exhibitors alike need to be constantly aware both of the changes around them and those forecast for coming seasons.
