Author: Rose Tong

29 May 2023 Automotive – Prestige leathers for autos and garments Scotland’s Bridge of Weir Leather writes that automotive prestige meets world-class tailoring at London Concours on Savile Row, where Everrati’s electric GT40 has its finest Bridge of Weir leather bespoke interior on display.     Everrati’s collaboration with luxury streetwear brand cloth surgeon has… Continue reading Automotive – Prestige leathers for autos and garments

29 May 2023 Rewind – Real Leather. Stay Different. Rewind Documentary Series: Episode 2 Episode Two of Rewind – the new documentary series that sets out the case for leather’s role in a more sustainable future – ‘Fashion’, looks at the impact of fast fashion, the environmental cost of synthetic oil derived fabrics, and how… Continue reading Rewind – Real Leather. Stay Different. Rewind Documentary Series: Episode 2

29 May 2023 Italy – Milan palazzo is Kering’s new headquarters in Italy Luxury group Kering has opened its new headquarters in Italy, 9,500 square-metres of office space in Milan, writes Leatherbiz.   It will run its Italian operations from the Palazzo Pertusati on Milan’s Via Senato. The six-storey building offers views of the city’s… Continue reading Italy – Milan palazzo is Kering’s new headquarters in Italy

25 May 2023 LWG to make website listing mandatory for certified suppliers The Leather Working Group (LWG) has provided an update for certified suppliers regarding upcoming mandatory listing on its website, writes ILM.     The LWG noted that it is currently an option for LWG-certified suppliers to opt out of being listed on the… Continue reading LWG to make website listing mandatory for certified suppliers

25 May 2023 Europe – Cargill expands regenerative agriculture program to Europe Cargill has announced that its regenerative agriculture program will expand to include farmers in Germany, Poland, Romania and France, writes ILM.     Cargill RegenConnect will also be expanding in the U.S. from 15 states to 24, adding North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,… Continue reading Europe – Cargill expands regenerative agriculture program to Europe

25 May 2023 Economy – Recovering global economy boosts new Clarks parent group Hong Kong-based footwear and fashion group Viva Group has reported revenues of around US $380 million in the first quarter of 2023, writes Leatherbiz.     Viva Group is a company set up by former Chinese Olympic athlete and sporting goods entrepreneur… Continue reading Economy – Recovering global economy boosts new Clarks parent group

24 May 2023 Webinar – LHCA and Spin360 to present at LCA webinar this week Spin360 and the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) will be presenting at a life cycle assessment (LCA) focused webinar organised by Leather Working Group on May 24, writes ILM.     Understanding the environmental footprint of leather is… Continue reading Webinar – LHCA and Spin360 to present at LCA webinar this week

24 May 2023 A short history of car seats When the first cars were invented, there was still a lot of shaping to be done. A carriage was the earliest reference and, therefore, the earliest vehicles resemble these closely. You will often see bench seats and, on some models, single driver seats at the front.… Continue reading A short history of car seats

24 May 2023 Automotive – Luxury leather in abundance for BMW concept car At the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2023, an event held in Italy to celebrate historic and vintage cars, BMW will present the premiere of its touring coupe concept car, writes Leatherbiz.     The one off production, taking elegant style designs inspired… Continue reading Automotive – Luxury leather in abundance for BMW concept car