1 November 2024 Higg Index – At last, the Higg twigs that leather deserves better Mark-Giusti Milano Environmental impact assessment tool the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) has updated its score for leather, attributing much lower impacts to the material. By Leatherbiz. The leather industry has been campaigning since 2020 to have the Higg MSI… Continue reading Higg Index – At last, the Higg twigs that leather deserves better
1 November 2024 Leather Production ILM writes on LinkedIn: Elevate your leather production with the OEKO-TEX® STeP certification, setting the highest standards for both social and environmental responsibility. From tanning to finishing and beyond, STeP focuses on the entire leather supply chain. Through 6 comprehensive modules, STeP drives progress and fosters positive impacts across your… Continue reading Leather Production
1 November 2024 Timeless leather redefines the Air Force 1 Air Force 1 Low “3X Celebration” Nike is doubling down on premium leather upgrades for the Air Force 1, honouring its legacy by blending timeless style with modern luxury. By Leatherbiz. The Air Force 1 ’07 LV8 “Since 1982” Sunset and the upcoming Air… Continue reading Timeless leather redefines the Air Force 1
31 October 2024 Leather Naturally – Update on Higg Index BREAKING NEWS: We’re thrilled to share that Leather Naturally and Leather Working Group have submitted a combined dataset, based on life cycle assessment studies carried out by SPIN 360, which has now been adopted by the Higg Material Sustainability Index (MSI) (from Worldly). The new… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Update on Higg Index
31 October 2024 Craftsmanship with Leather with Chinese Artisans Francis Tsang writes on Linked: Creating a prototype using Charles F Stead & Co Ltd suede leather and Vibram Group outsoles would combine high-quality materials known for their durability and aesthetic appeal. Showcasing the application of real leather by Chinese artisans can be an enriching experience,… Continue reading Craftsmanship with Leather with Chinese Artisans
31 October 2024 Abbey England Ltd – Surplus leather donated for students This week, we are delighted to see The Leather Surplus Project take off! We have successfully dispatched 21 boxes, filled with UK leather, to 7 universities. With thanks to The Leathersellers, this project is dedicated to providing access to surplus leather, free… Continue reading Abbey England Ltd – Surplus leather donated for students
30 October 2024 Leather – The circular economy powerhouse Scottish Leather Group company Muirhead asks on LinkedIn: Have you considered leather outdated? We want to challenge this notion. The article below explains how Europe’s leather industry is more than just a producer of luxury goods—it’s a €8 billion leader in sustainability and social responsibility. The… Continue reading Leather – The circular economy powerhouse
30 October 2024 Cattle and Environment – The trouble with a simplistic approach to livestock Challenges for the balanced attribution of livestock’s environmental impacts: the art of conveying simple messages around complex realities. By European Livestock Voice. Meat production, particularly beef, is often cited as a major contributor to climate change due to its impact… Continue reading Cattle and Environment – The trouble with a simplistic approach to livestock
30 October 2024 Luxury – ‘Control over know-how’ pays off for unstoppable Hermès As in most recent results rounds from the main luxury groups, Hermès is the one to post the most positive figures for the first nine months of 2024. By Leatherbiz. Its revenues for the nine-month period reached €11.2 billion, an increase of… Continue reading Luxury – ‘Control over know-how’ pays off for unstoppable Hermès
29 October 2024 Luxury – Leather looks like the way forward for struggling Kering Bottega Veneta’s store in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, which opened earlier this year. Luxury group Kering has reported revenue of €12.8 billion for the first nine months of 2024, down by 12% compared to the same period last… Continue reading Luxury – Leather looks like the way forward for struggling Kering
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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.
