14 December 2022 French tanner to diversify into vegetable tanning Located in Graulhet in the French department of the Tarn in Southern France, the Tannerie du Loubat was taken over in March by Renaud Martinet. The tannery specialises in the production of bovine and goat leather with its raw materials sourced nationally. The… Continue reading French tanner to diversify into vegetable tanning
13 December 2022 Leathergoods training campus planned for Italy The municipality of Scandicci in Tuscany is the centre of design and manufacturing for leathergoods in Italy. Some 30% of the workforce or about eight thousand people work in the sector and employment continues to expand. Leathergoods drive employment and make the area attractive,… Continue reading Leathergoods training campus planned for Italy
13 December 2022 From Prada to Kering, energy saving is a priority of luxury Prada rewards energy saving with a competition among its production sites. The Italian group is also among the signatories of the Collective Virtual Power Purchase Agreement promoted by the Fashion Pact. It is the virtual contract with which 12 luxury players… Continue reading From Prada to Kering, energy saving is a priority of luxury
13 December 2022 Luxury – French luxury segment in need of specialized artisans There are at least 20 000 vacancies for specialized workers in the French luxury segment, said the association that represents about a hundred luxury houses in the country, writes World Footwear. “If we take a broad spectrum ranging from textile mechanics to… Continue reading Luxury – French luxury segment in need of specialized artisans
12 December 2022 Leather Naturally says…. Marai is not just a line of bags: Our products tell a story as Nina points out. Read how Nina looks to circular materials and how each piece of leather gets its individuality. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ufTQ3p
12 December 2022 Brazil – More hides for the leather industry as Brazilian beef production grows Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) has released the report “Brazil Agribusiness Projections 2021/2022 to 2031/2032”, in which it forecasts the performance of various agricultural sectors for the next ten years, including the meat industry. … Continue reading Brazil – More hides for the leather industry as Brazilian beef production grows
12 December 2022 ‘Viva Magenta’ as the color of 2023 because it generates joy and optimism Viva-magenta or Magentaverse, the color of the year 2023 according to Pantoneand as reported by CueroAmérica. Pantone, the fashion trend consultancy, has unveiled ‘Pantone 18-1750’ Viva Magenta as the Color of the Year 2023. It is a… Continue reading ‘Viva Magenta’ as the color of 2023 because it generates joy and optimism
9 December 2022 Luxury – Luxury may need a new pricing strategy in China Luxury brands are questioning whether continuing price increases in the China market are the right choice. The brands say they are aimed at consumers who don’t have a problem spending, especially those who, being young, do not look in the rear-view… Continue reading Luxury – Luxury may need a new pricing strategy in China
9 December 2022 Divestment – Wolverine to let go of its in-house leather business Footwear group Wolverine World Wide has announced its intention to let its in-house supplier of leather go as part of a series of cost-saving measures. In a statement on December 8, the Michigan-based company said it wanted to sell… Continue reading Divestment – Wolverine to let go of its in-house leather business
9 December 2022 Italy – UNIC and SSIP aid counterfeit belt seizure Italian tanners’ association UNIC and the Italian Leather Research Institute (SSIP) have reportedly aided in the seizure of counterfeit leather belts from Chinese merchants, writes ILM. The belts were being labelled at 100% leather but, thanks to the support of UNIC… Continue reading Italy – UNIC and SSIP aid counterfeit belt seizure
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