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
23 November 2023 Europe – The TCLF Skills Alliance advances Report courtesy of COTANCE The Textile Clothing Leather and Footwear (TCLF) Skills Alliance Stakeholders Hybrid Event took place on Nov 21, 2023) in Brussels, bringing together 20 on-site and more than 90 online participants. It kicks off an innovative process to communicate on skills developments… Continue reading Europe – The TCLF Skills Alliance advances
22 November 2023 Senior Apple executive to take newly created role at Dr Martens A senior director at technology company Apple, Ije Nwokorie, will take up the newly created position of chief brand officer at Dr Martens; will take responsibility for setting the overall brand strategy, vision and direction of the footwear brand, writes Leatherbiz.… Continue reading Senior Apple executive to take newly created role at Dr Martens
22 November 2023 Switzerland – Innovation and performance produce growth for On Running shoe brand On has reported revenues of more than 1.3 billion Swiss francs (CHF) for the first nine months of 2023, an increase of 57.2% year on year, reports Footwearbiz. Sales in the Americas contributed CHF 861.7 million to the total and… Continue reading Switzerland – Innovation and performance produce growth for On
22 November 2023 LVMH to use AI for product design Luxury group LVMH is partnering US-based Stanford University’s Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Institute to explore the applications of AI technology in its business, including in product design, writes Leatherbiz. LVMH will collaborate with Stanford HAI on research projects, concentrating on areas such as AI safety, design,… Continue reading LVMH to use AI for product design
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.
