17 December 2024 Leather Naturally – Guide to Modern Leather Making We’re delighted to share our Guide to Modern Leather Making’ in partnership with The Leathersellers is now live! In our joint mission to support a thriving and connected leather industry, this Guide will help ensure that students, designers, makers, and users of leather have… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Guide to Modern Leather Making
16 December 2024 LWG – Triple gold for BOXMARK At the end of November, all three fully integrated leather production facilities – BOXMARK Argentina, BOXMARK Feldbach plant and BOXMARK Jennersdorf plant – were audited by the Leather Working Group (LWG) and certified with “Gold”. Nature is the basis of our existence. However, it is… Continue reading LWG – Triple gold for BOXMARK
16 December 2024 Bottega Veneta names creative director Kering-owned Bottega Veneta has appointed Louise Trotter as creative director, following on from Matthieu Blazy, who has held the position for three years.By Leatherbiz. Ms Trotter is currently the creative director of high-end French brand Carven, and will join Bottega Veneta at the end of January.… Continue reading Bottega Veneta names creative director
16 December 2024 The Future of Automotive Interiors: Why Real Leather Remains a Sustainable Choice In an era of rapid technological advancement and increasing environmental consciousness, the automotive industry constantly seeks materials that balance sustainability, durability, and luxury. Leather is a remarkable solution that meets these critical requirements, offering far more than just aesthetic appeal.… Continue reading The Future of Automotive Interiors: Why Real Leather Remains a Sustainable Choice
13 December 2024 Pakistan – Tannery owners meet for Sialkot applications Tannery owners met with Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) President Ikram-ul-Haq recently to address their plot applications for the tannery zone. By ILM. The President told the businesses that applications for plot allotments in the Sialkot Tannery Zone (STZ) will be processed… Continue reading Pakistan – Tannery owners meet for Sialkot applications
13 December 2024 Italy – UNIC Reports ITALIAN TANNING INDUSTRY, THE ECONOMIC SITUATION OF THE FIRST 9 MONTHS 2024 Current estimates UNIC on the performance of the Italian tanning industry in the first three quarters of 2024 show an overall drop of 8.5% in production volumes and 4.1% in terms of turnover compared to the… Continue reading Italy – UNIC Reports
13 December 2024 Leather for Automotive Bridge of Weir Leather writes on LinkedIn: Automotive leather must meet some of the most stringent standards in the world, balancing durability, performance and aesthetics. At Bridge of Weir, crafting a natural, sustainable leather that meets these standards is both a challenge and a commitment we take seriously. With… Continue reading Leather for Automotive
11 December 2024 Leather Jackets Dani SpA writes on LinkedIn: It may sound trivial, but it is not. If you are looking for a real leather jacket that will last, but don’t know how to distinguish it from a jacket made of synthetic leather, read on: ✔️ It is fire-resistant, as opposed to synthetic leather,… Continue reading Leather Jackets
11 December 2024 Is Durability Leather’s Downfall? Why would one of leather’s greatest assets actually be one of its largest liabilities? It shouldn’t be! In these times of great concern for the environment, the long-lasting durability that leather provides should be relished by all as it keeps us from producing more “stuff” that eventually the… Continue reading Is Durability Leather’s Downfall?
11 December 2024 Popemobile Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Marketing & Sales writes on LinkedIn: We build the perfect Mercedes-Benz for every customer — including the Pope. Yes, you did read that right: For nearly 100 years, Popes have chosen Mercedes-Benz cars for their travels. Today I’m excited… Continue reading Popemobile
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.
