7 June 2023 Germany – VDL vs PETA debate Leatherbiz announces free feature article! Promising controversy, a sports media group in Germany recently set up a discussion between senior representatives of campaign group PETA and the country’s leather sector. Respectful dialogue won the day. It may have wanted sparks to fly, but the… Continue reading Germany – VDL vs PETA debate
7 June 2023 Italy – Major honour for leathergoods chief executive The president of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, has included the head of a leathergoods business based in the north-eastern province of Udine among 25 new business leaders to receive a prestigious national honour, writes Leatherbiz. Each year on June 2, to mark Italy’s… Continue reading Italy – Major honour for leathergoods chief executive
6 June 2023 Redwood Comment – Tanning communities could help shift towards renewables Mike Redwood points out how tanning areas around the world offer a unique opportunity to shift to renewable energy and secure power independence. From ILM. The transition to net-zero inevitably involves finding a renewable solution for electricity and heating. Tanneries… Continue reading Redwood Comment – Tanning communities could help shift towards renewables
6 June 2023 China – The very first Zero Liquid Discharge tannery in China At The Third Pole of the Earth Leather based in Lhasa, we adopt a greener solution (Responsible Trim) by reducing chemical and water consumption. Due to the natural ecosystem of Lhasa, the tannery ensures zero water emission, as well… Continue reading China – The very first Zero Liquid Discharge tannery in China
6 June 2023 Italy – Sales plummet for Natuzzi in first quarter Italian furniture manufacturer Natuzzi has announced its first quarter results for the 2023 financial year, with invoiced sales falling by 27.4% to €86.1 million, reports ILM. The branded business, which includes Natuzzi Italia and Natuzzi Editions, brought in €77.5 million in… Continue reading Italy – Sales plummet for Natuzzi in first quarter
5 June 2023 Dr Martens is a billion-pound brand Footwear brand Dr Martens has reported full-year revenues of just over £1 billion for the 12 months ending March 31, writes Leatherbiz. This figure represents a 10% increase in revenues year on year and the first time the brand’s sales have passed the billion-pound… Continue reading Dr Martens is a billion-pound brand
5 June 2023 Italian leather garments Leather Concepts manufactures leather garments at its workshop located in Serra San Quirico, Marches, Italy. The workshop has been strengthened and the spaces dedicated to modeling, prototyping and sampling have been increased to give more customers the opportunity to take advantage of the structure and skills we… Continue reading Italian leather garments
5 June 2023 Kenzo unveils first Nigo-designed trainers LVMH-owned brand Kenzo has announced Kenzo-Dome, its first trainer style produced under the creative eye of artistic director Nigo, who took up his position with the house in September 2021, Footwearbizm. The name of the new model, a 1990s-inspired casual skate shoe, directly references Le… Continue reading Kenzo unveils first Nigo-designed trainers
2 June 2023 LVMH makes a move for a major leather manufacturer Luxury group LVMH has taken a majority stake in one of Italy’s most prominent leather manufacturing groups, Nuti Ivo, biz.com writes Leatherbiz. LVMH has made the investment through its Métiers d’Art division, a specialist part of the luxury group that it founded… Continue reading LVMH makes a move for a major leather manufacturer
2 June 2023 Automotive: Rolls-Royce Blue Shadow features unique leather upholstery The Black Badge Cullinan Blue Shadow from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars features unique leather seat perforation as part of a wider outer space theme, writes ILM. The whole car’s design draws inspiration from the Kármán Line, the invisible boundary 62 miles above the… Continue reading Automotive: Rolls-Royce Blue Shadow features unique leather upholstery
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.
