18 October 2024 Leather Manifesto for COP29 COTANCE writes on LinkedIn: A Manifesto for Leather at COP29: Buy Better, Buy Less, Buy Leather. As global consumption continues to drive climate change, it’s time to shift our focus to durable, sustainable materials like leather. With its durability, repairability, and long lifespan, leather offers a stark contrast… Continue reading Leather Manifesto for COP29
18 October 2024 Hidesign – Atelier is exclusive In design, the quality and rarity of materials used and a crafting so refined that only masters can make them. The Atelier collection comprises some of the exclusive leathers in the world – OSTRICH AND DEER.
18 October 2024 EUDR – Delayed by one year The European Commission has announced a one-year extension to allow industries to prepare for the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Under this regulation, all raw materials and their derived products that want to enter the European market must have a traceability certificate that they were not produced… Continue reading EUDR – Delayed by one year
17 October 2024 Shifting sands French company Authentic Material is providing a new materials stream from leathergoods waste, with backers including Chanel and Cuir Invest. By Leatherbiz. Finished goods users include French accessories brand Polène Paris, which turned its offcuts into QILIN and made a bag from “leather pearls” threaded onto waxed cotton cording.… Continue reading Shifting sands
17 October 2024 Ten years of LVMH’s Métiers d’Excellence Luxury group LVMH has marked the tenth anniversary of its launch of its Métiers d’Excellence Institute with an event at a cinema in central Paris. By Leatherbiz. LVMH calls Métiers d’Excellence a pioneering skills training programme through which it aims to preserve and pass on… Continue reading Ten years of LVMH’s Métiers d’Excellence
17 October 2024 What are zeolites? Zeolites are aluminosilicates. In other words, a type of mineral made out of aluminum, silicon and oxygen. The structure of these compounds is unique, and they are completely different to any other class of tanning chemical. A synthetic zeolite can be made to possess a completely unique structure… Continue reading What are zeolites?
16 October 2024 New Chief Executive to take over at Gucci in 2025 Luxury leathergoods group Kering has named Stefano Cantino as the new chief executive of Gucci, its biggest brand. By Leatherbiz. Mr Cantino joined Gucci as deputy chief executive in May after five years at rival luxury leathergoods brand Louis Vuitton. He will… Continue reading New Chief Executive to take over at Gucci in 2025
16 October 2024 Tibet – Benefits of Yak Leather Value Chain for the Environment Francis Tsang writes on LinkedIn: Supporting a socially and environmentally responsible Tibetan yak leather value chain can have significant benefits for both local communities and the environment. Supporting a socially and environmentally responsible Tibetan yak leather value chain can have significant… Continue reading Tibet – Benefits of Yak Leather Value Chain for the Environment
16 October 2024 Automotive Leather Expertise with Pangea Made Managing quality in automotive surface materials a comprehensive approach to ensure that the materials meet the stringent requirements for durability, aesthetics, safety, and functionality. Here’s how Pangea can support OEM material quality through material selection: Durability and Performance: We can help you choose natural materials that… Continue reading Automotive Leather Expertise with Pangea Made
15 October 2024 Landmark ESG Report from Bridge of Weir Leather It’s Fri-yay and today we want to spotlight a celebratory moment from Bridge of Weir Leather and Nicholas Muirhead. By Leather Naturally. Just this week, to coincide with the launch of their 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, Bridge of Weir Leather has… Continue reading Landmark ESG Report from Bridge of Weir Leather
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.
