20 May 2024 COTANCE project produces carbon footprint average for EU bovine leather Europe’s Green Deal Leather project has produced an average figure of 8 kilos of CO2-equivalent as the carbon footprint of 1 square-metre of finished bovine leather in the European Union. By Leatherbiz. As part of the project, leather manufacturers in seven European… Continue reading COTANCE project produces carbon footprint average for EU bovine leather
17 May 2024 Repair Reuse Repurpose – From leather deadstock to patchwork fashion Fashion Future – Series Report It was a pleasant Sunday and a purposeful meeting to “Repurpose”, “Reuse” & “Repair” Leather & Leather Products. The minutes of the meeting is as under: 1. Every tannery & Leather products manufacturer should analyse their dead… Continue reading Repair Reuse Repurpose – From leather deadstock to patchwork fashion
17 May 2024 Sustainability – Old solutions surpass the “new”! Clare Press, Sustainable fashion communicator, presenter of the Wardrobe Crisis podcast, writes on LinkedIn that in sustainable fashion circles – especially on here where it’s more brand/ startup/ conference focused – we so often talk about the new tech solutions, the apps, and the hot… Continue reading Sustainability – Old solutions surpass the “new”!
17 May 2024 Host of new members join LWG The Leather Working Group (LWG) has recently announced the inclusion of eleven new members during March and April. Notable among these additions are renowned luxury brands Giorgio Armani, Karl Lagerfeld, and Kering. By Leatherbiz. Beyond luxury fashion, the LWG has also welcomed a diverse array of… Continue reading Host of new members join LWG
16 May 2024 Brazilian Floods – Industry bodies will work together to help families affected by floods. Image shows families taking shelter in the Fenac exhibition centre in Novo Hamburgo. The organisers of the Brazilian Footwear Show have confirmed that the event will go ahead as planned in São Paulo on May 21-23. Report by… Continue reading Brazilian Floods – Industry bodies will work together to help families affected by floods.
16 May 2024 China – Locally sourced Responsible Yak Leather for the Chinese market Francis Tsang, Co-Founder of the ChromeFree Leather Alliance, writes on LinkedIn that sustaining yak herding and making it more commercially attractive ensures the continuation of an important ecosystem. Partnering with Seidel Tanning Corp. and MARYAM SRL, we aim to ethically purchase… Continue reading China – Locally sourced Responsible Yak Leather for the Chinese market
16 May 2024 Leather Naturally – It’s London Craft Week! We’re delighted to see such an array of leather brands, retailers and recycling stories featured between 13 and 18 May. Our favourites include The Art of Mosaico from Serapian Milano and Selfridges #RESELFRIDGES featuring makers and innovators using creativity and craftsmanship to repurpose, reuse and… Continue reading Leather Naturally – It’s London Craft Week!
14 May 2024 Leather Naturally – Fifth Annual Report We recently published our 5th Annual Report and as ever, we want to share our huge thanks to all our members! Member support enables us to continue to deliver valuable work in the promotion of the positive benefits of leather. By way of top highlights –… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Fifth Annual Report
14 May 2024 Tod’s Takeover The Business of Fashion writes on LinkedIn that an investment firm backed by LVMH is betting demand from wealthy Americans for quiet luxury will ensure its €510 million ($545 million) stakes in Italian shoemaker TOD’S yields the double-digit returns private equity typically seeks. L Catterton, created by US fund Catterton… Continue reading Tod’s Takeover
14 May 2024 Leather interiors win prestigious King’s award Aston Martin was awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise for its innovative approach to combining handcraft and modern technology in the creation of bespoke leather interiors. By Leatherbiz. The award recognises the company’s unique perforating and quilting technique that produces decorative finishes and promotes the cooling… Continue reading Leather interiors win prestigious King’s award
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.
