28 Oct 2022 Redwood Comment – Keeping the wheels on Mike Redwood reviews some of the ongoing issues in the automotive industry and why now is the time to fight for the use of leather. Published by ILM. I like cars. You may not think it from the fact that, in our family,… Continue reading Redwood Comment – Keeping the wheels on
27 Oct 2022 Automotive – Vintage cars retain their appeal Auto e Moto d’Epoca, which the organisers bill as the largest vintage car event in Europe, took place in Padua from October 20-23, attracting visitors and exhibitors from all over the continent, writes Leatherbiz. Image shows the Bentley S1 Continental Flying Spur (right) and… Continue reading Automotive – Vintage cars retain their appeal
27 Oct 2022 Leathergoods – Desa to produce in Tuscany The Turkish company Desa announced that it will set up a factory for leathergoods in Tuscany to be closer to its customers. Currently, Desa produces women’s and men’s clothing, bags and accessories in two factories. It also owns a 20,000 square metre tannery in Çorlu.… Continue reading Leathergoods – Desa to produce in Tuscany
27 Oct 2022 Leather Naturally recommended reading….. Do you also sometimes have your doubts – Is it real or not, then read One4Leather’s feature – 5 ways to tell if leather is real. Click on the link: https://bit.ly/3TxTIqS
26 Oct 2022 Sustainability – Scotland’s Bridge of Weir claims ‘world’s lowest leather LCA’ Bridge of Weir specialises in the production of automotive leather, It has dedicated itself to reducing its environmental impact, through a circular manufacturing process and the proven traceability of its raw materials. The company’s average, independently verified Life Cycle… Continue reading Sustainability – Scotland’s Bridge of Weir claims ‘world’s lowest leather LCA’
26 Oct 2022 Webinar – SLF to host supply chain futureproofing webinar On November 23 at 2pm CET (1pm GMT), Deborah Taylor, Managing Director of the Sustainable Leather Foundation, will host and moderate the webinar ‘Futureproofing the Leather Supply Chain’, writes ILM. The event, sponsored by Stahl and managed by International Leather Maker… Continue reading Webinar – SLF to host supply chain futureproofing webinar
26 Oct 2022 Italy – LVMH is closing in on another Tuscan tannery, reports say Business media in Italy have reported the possible acquisition by luxury group LVMH of a majority stake in prominent Italian leather manufacturing group, writes Leatherbiz. Milan-based business daily Il Sole 24 Ore has said LVMH is close to… Continue reading Italy – LVMH is closing in on another Tuscan tannery, reports say
25 Oct 2022 Footwear – Swiss footwear brand to be manufactured in Argentina Juan Resse, the CEO of the Argentine company Bicontinentar, has confirmed that his company will begin to manufacture the sports shoe models of the renowned Swiss brand, Le Coq Sportif. Bicontinentar is based in Chivilcoy in the province of Buenos… Continue reading Footwear – Swiss footwear brand to be manufactured in Argentina
25 Oct 2022 Luxury – Sales momentum continues for Hermès in Q3 Hermès has reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2022 financial year, achieving sales up 32.5% to €3.14 billion, reports ILM. Consolidated revenue at the end of September was up by 30% at current exchange rates (up 24% at… Continue reading Luxury – Sales momentum continues for Hermès in Q3
25 Oct 2022 Thailand – ASEAN leather goods designers meet in Bangkok APLF Ltd, organisers of the APLF ASEAN event, invited 10 South East Asian handbag designers to display their iconic art pieces and share their design concepts using leather as the main material, writes ILM. The panels proved popular among younger visitors… Continue reading Thailand – ASEAN leather goods designers meet in Bangkok
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.
