3 April 2024 Scotland – Deforestation and Bridge of Weir Leather Paramount to addressing the automotive supply chain’s deforestation footprint is the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which comes into force on the 1st of January 2025. At Bridge of Weir Leather, we’re ahead of the curve with our commitment to ensuring our supply chain remains… Continue reading Scotland – Deforestation and Bridge of Weir Leather
3 April 2024 Chinese Song Shin Leather invests in a tannery in Bangladesh On paper, the commitment of Song Shin Leather, a Chinese tanning group with headquarters in Guangdong, is interesting. According to the agreement signed on March 27 with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) and the local authorities, it will invest 6… Continue reading Chinese Song Shin Leather invests in a tannery in Bangladesh
3 April 2024 Sustainable Leather Foundation Check out SLF’s new brochure! Click the link below or scan the QR code to understand our vision, services and how we support stakeholders across the leather value chain to embrace sustainable practices. By forming impactful partnerships and promoting ESG responsibility, SLF is leading the way towards a more… Continue reading Sustainable Leather Foundation
2 April 2024 Craftsmanship, Community and Upcycling by Leather Naturally Meet the Maker Dominika, the visionary behind PLUSKA, where family entrepreneurship meets eco-conscious design. Each bag, made from upcycled leather, embodies timeless style and sustainability. “At PLUSKA, we are not just another brand; we are a community that nurtures everyone’s skills. Our bags are lovingly… Continue reading Craftsmanship, Community and Upcycling by Leather Naturally
2 April 2024 Environmental footprint of Cattle Hides CarLet’s talk about the environmental impact of U.S. cowhide production and what it means for the leather industry. Report by Leather UK. Preliminary data shared by the Leather & Hide Council of America challenges previous estimates, revealing that leather’s environmental footprint is significantly lower than previously… Continue reading Environmental footprint of Cattle Hides
2 April 2024 India – Substantial growth predicted for leather industry by 2030 India’s leather and footwear industry turnover is expected to grow significantly from around 17.3 billion today to 47.1 billion USD by 2030, according to a strategic document for the sector. By World Footwear. The Vision Document-2030, published by the Council for Leather… Continue reading Design? For whom? – Copy
28 March 2024 Design? For whom? Shahrukh Zaid asks on Linkedin how does the audience size & diversity impact the design process & design success rate? Designing for a niche or bespoke market offers a more direct line of communication between designer and the end-user. With a smaller set of audience, designers can focus… Continue reading Design? For whom?
28 March 2024 Upcycled Collection One fashion venture to put on your radar is Miu Miu “Upcycled” collections. Born in 2020, and devised to uphold the precious nature of vintage clothing and encourage circular design practice, Upcycled by Miu Miu is dedicated to breathing life into old designs and offcuts of fabrics, promoting sustainability –… Continue reading Upcycled Collection
28 March 2024 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence: APLF was a qualified success. Our leatherbiz Market Intelligence newsletter went live with a new issue on March 26. By Leatherbiz In the immediate aftermath of the 2024 edition of APLF, which took place from March 19-21, the newsletter says that the event’s return to its traditional home, Home… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence: APLF was a qualified success
27 March 2024 Bridge of Weir Leather on Polestar Congratulations to Polestar on the recent opening of their first Scottish showroom space, based in Silverburn Shopping Centre, Glasgow. To coincide with the opening, Polestar invited motoring and lifestyle media to Bridge of Weir to experience firsthand how their fully traceable, environmentally sustainable leather is… Continue reading Bridge of Weir Leather on Polestar
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.
