8 May 2024 Leather Naturally releases 2023 Annual Report Not-for-profit industry promotional campaign Leather Naturally (LN) has released its 2023 Annual Report, providing insights into its activities. Report by ILM. A headline figure is the drop in membership from 172 to 166 members in 2023, with 120 paying members out of the total, which determines… Continue reading Leather Naturally releases 2023 Annual Report
8 May 2024 Growth in Craftsmanship since 1946 Arnold Wills & Co Ltd writes on LinkedIn that at Arnold Wills the skill and knowledge of working with leather to craft leather goods has been passed down from generation to generation since 1946. We started with 1 and can now boast a team of nearly 100… Continue reading Growth in Craftsmanship since 1946
7 May 2024 Muirhead’s Dreamliner experience Luxurious passenger experience. Etihad ‘s new 787 Long-Haul economy class looks beautiful. We are thrilled to be involved in this elegant project. The Muirhead leather headrests provide both comfort and hygiene while adding a touch of sophistication to the seats. Please get in touch with Myles to learn more… Continue reading Muirhead’s Dreamliner experience
7 May 2024 Luxury Hermes – Dumas is calm because Hermès sells to the rich, not the enriched In the photo, from hermes.com, the illustration created for the brand by Stuart Patience. Axel Dumas is calm. The CEO of Hermès spoke about the market scenario during the shareholders’ meeting (Paris, 30 April). Three hundred and… Continue reading Luxury Hermes – Dumas is calm because Hermès sells to the rich, not the enriched
7 May 2024 Automotive – Leather and Luxury go hand in hand Is Automotive Leather Still the Material of Choice for Luxury Car Manufacturers? ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth visited Bentley Motors in Crewe, UK, to learn about the company’s and its customers’ positions on choosing leather for their car interiors. In a great article,… Continue reading Automotive – Leather and Luxury go hand in hand
6 May 2024 Real Leather vs Vegan Leather Leather Naturally writes on LinkedIn that what’s the difference between vegan leather and plant leather? Are either better for the planet than real leather? How do you make an informed choice? We know it’s confusing and we know misinformation is still rife. A poll carried out by… Continue reading Real Leather vs Vegan Leather
6 May 2024 Freiberg Leather Days 2024 programme announced The programme has been announced for the 12th Freiberg Leather Days, taking place from June 12-13 in Salzburg, Austria. Report by ILM. The event is now open for registration and will be held at IMLAUER Hotel Pitter near the famous Mirabell Gardens and Mozart’s residence. This… Continue reading Freiberg Leather Days 2024 programme announced
6 May 2024 Stahl joins PHA alliance Leather chemicals group Stahl has recently announced its membership of the Global Organisation for PHA (GO!PHA). By Leatherbiz. This non-profit alliance is dedicated to advocating and advancing the utilisation of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), a class of naturally occurring polymers that offer a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic feedstocks. PHAs… Continue reading Stahl joins PHA alliance
3 May 2024 Leather Working Group Leather Working Group (LWG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Vanessa Podmore to the newly created role of Executive Director to lead the organisation into its next phase of strategic development and growth. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4dgEMb4
3 May 2024 Durlicouros opens in Mexico Durlicouros is crossing another frontier and expanding its operations to Léon, Mexico! As a recognized supplier in the leather industry for more than 60 years, we are pleased to announce our tenth production facility. Throughout our history, we have become synonymous with excellence and tradition, offering high-quality leathers… Continue reading Durlicouros opens in Mexico
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.
