Author: Rose Tong

9 Aug 2022 ILM Podcast – Automotive interior material choice with One 4 Leather Tom Hogarth is joined by Inge Flowers, spokesman for One 4 Leather, to discuss the automotive leather sector and how the industry can promote leather for vehicle interiors over other options.     In this episode, ILM discusses the objectives of… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Automotive interior material choice with One 4 Leather

9 Aug 2022 Leather Naturally notes…. How leather stays strong, gives it an environmental advantage and makes it a desirable “forever wardrobe” classic? Read the new article by clicking on the link:     Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBE8BRKg

8 Aug 2022 Footwear – US families anticipate spending the same or more on shoes for Back-to-School season According to a national consumer survey, 78% of US families are expecting to spend the same or more on shoes for the Back-to-School season despite recession fears.   The survey, conducted by the FDRA (Footwear Distributors &… Continue reading Footwear – US families anticipate spending the same or more on shoes for Back-to-School season

8 Aug 2022 Italy – Acting president takes the reins at Assocalzaturifici The senior vice-president of Italian footwear manufacturers’ association Assocalzaturifici, Giovanna Ceolini, will serve as acting president following the resignation from the post of Siro Badon. He stepped down at the end of July owing to pressure of work at his own shoe business,… Continue reading Italy – Acting president takes the reins at Assocalzaturifici

8 Aug 2022 Training – Preparing the next generation of tanning technicians The Dutch leather chemicals and coatings supplier, Stahl, runs four centres of excellence where candidates from universities and tanneries are trained as leather technicians.     These centres, or campuses, are in the Netherlands, India, China, and Mexico. The Stahl Campus Mexico is… Continue reading Training – Preparing the next generation of tanning technicians

5 Aug 2022 Leathergoods – More than just a collection The latest bag collection from UK designer Anya Hindmarch is simply called Return to Nature. This sounds like a catchy phrase aimed at marketing her bay collection but there is far more to this collection than meets the eye or reverberates in the ear.  … Continue reading Leathergoods – More than just a collection

5 Aug 2022 Leathergoods – New generation of French leathergoods Juliette Noël struck out on her own to design and manufacture exclusive and customized leathergoods as part of the new generation of French artisans/designers. Juliette created her own brand called Julno and, hence, named her atelier in Rouon, “Atelier Julno. She studied the History of… Continue reading Leathergoods – New generation of French leathergoods

5 Aug 2022 Leathergoods – Ready-to-wear helps bring leathergoods to life, Longchamp CEO says The chief executive of Longchamp, Jean Cassegrain, has said the brand’s move into shoes and ready-to-wear is complementary to its leathergoods heritage, writes Leatherbiz. Speaking to media in Malaysia during a tour of Asia, Mr Cassegrain said recently that the world… Continue reading Leathergoods – Ready-to-wear helps bring leathergoods to life, Longchamp CEO says

4 Aug 2022 Automotive – Growth returns for Lear in second quarter Automotive technology company Lear Corporation has reported its second quarter 2022 financial results, showing a return to sales growth after a weak first quarter.     After sales fell by 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of the year, the company has reported… Continue reading Automotive – Growth returns for Lear in second quarter

4 Aug 2022 Real Leather, Stay Different – Your chance to vote Update! PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTE! https://lnkd.in/dZeCjRyc Voting closes THIS SUNDAY August 07 at Midnight!! The Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition 2022 with Arts Thread.     We have curated a shortlist of original and innovative designs from the International entries and… Continue reading Real Leather, Stay Different – Your chance to vote