28 November 2023 Climate change at the forefront of risk management Risk management is a bigger priority than ever before, and climate change is right at the top of the list, writes Dr Mike Redwood on ILM. Filling in the risk management pages on an annual budget used to be an automated process. Areas such… Continue reading Climate change at the forefront of risk management
28 November 2023 World Steak Challenge 2023 – New APLF Exhibitor wins prestigious International Award in London The publication South America’s Best Steak reports that Argentina’s Azul Natural Beef received a new distinction at the gala ceremony held at the prestigious Smith & Wollensky restaurant in London. The company Azul Natural Beef, the flagship… Continue reading World Steak Challenge 2023
27 November 2023 Leather Working Group (LWG) – Webinar on Supply Chains and Deforestation **New date added, English & Portuguese – don’t forget to register!** DUE DILIGENCE & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE for all Leather Manufacturers and supply chain stakeholders. In response to the pressing issue of deforestation, the forthcoming EU Deforestation Regulation, and the aims of… Continue reading Leather Working Group (LWG) – Webinar on Supply Chains and Deforestation
27 November 2023 Report by Leather Naturally – EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT PHOEBE PHILO Image Credit: Phoebe Philo The buzz around Phoebe Philo’s launch of her new brand is good news for leather. With her trademark ‘chic minimalism’ that fans of Chloe and Celine under her creative direction have been waiting for, the brand –… Continue reading Report by Leather Naturally – EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT PHOEBE PHILO
27 November 2023 The synthetic truth about plastics – Welcome change as The Guardian lifts the veneer on synthetic materials A specialist in responsible materials at sustainable fashion consultancy The Right Project, Jocelyn Whipple, has called on companies that make and use synthetic materials to stop misusing leather’s name, writes Leatherbiz. Speaking to The Guardian… Continue reading The synthetic truth about plastics
24 November 2023 China in Manolo Blahnik’s sights for 2024 High-end footwear brand Manolo Blahnik is preparing to open own-brand stores in China in 2024. The move comes two years after the company won a long-running legal battle over use of its trademark in China, reports Leatherbiz. Manolo Blahnik has never sold its shoes in… Continue reading China in Manolo Blahnik’s sights for 2024
24 November 2023 Brazil News – Sustainable Calf Production Program: support and participation of CICB The Sustainable Calf Production Program in the state of Pará (Brazil) was recently launched, in an official ceremony at the Rural Union of the city of Castanhal. With joint investment from the IDH organization and the Federation of Agriculture and… Continue reading Brazil News – Sustainable Calf Production Program: support and participation of CICB
24 November 2023 COP28 – Leather Naturally writes: Leather’s Positive Collaboration and Circular Messaging for COP28 Leather Naturally writes: Ahead of COP28 the International Council of Hide Tanners has again prepared a Leather Manifesto, released in October. The focus of the manifesto is to recognize the positive role that natural materials – in this case… Continue reading COP28 – Leather Naturally writes: Leather’s Positive Collaboration and Circular Messaging for COP28
23 November 2023 Experience in an Italian Tannery By Mohammed Arshad Khan During my recent visit to Italy, I had the privilege of exploring an Italian tannery known for manufacturing leather for high-end fashion brands. Since it was my first time visiting an Italian tannery, it felt like a kid entering a toy store. So,… Continue reading Experience in an Italian Tannery
23 November 2023 Leather Naturally on Boot Repair In an interview with David from The Boot Repair Company, he shared that 99% of leather footwear can be repaired, ensuring a lifetime of use. Recently recognized as Dr. Martens’ authorized repair partner in the UK, the company is dedicated to repairing all types of shoes, aiming… Continue reading Leather Naturally on Boot Repair
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.
