13 October 2023 Birkenstock valued at $9 billion German footwear group Birkenstock priced its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) at the middle of its indicated price range at $46 per share, the company said on October 10, ahead of its first day of trading, writes Leatherbiz. The IPO raised around $1.48 billion based on 32.3… Continue reading Birkenstock valued at $9 billion
12 October 2023 Leather Naturally – Leather Jackets are forever Each leather jacket has its own story. It shows that fashion can be more than just clothing; it is a canvas to create memories and style with. Besides that, leather can always be repaired and re-purposed. A leather jacket is made for generations, nothing lasts… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Leather Jackets are forever
12 October 2023 Italy – Fourth sustainability report from Rino Mastrotto A new sustainability report has been released by leather manufacturer Rino Mastrotto, marking its fourth annual report. The company saw sales increase by 9% in 2022 and acquired two new businesses, one of which allowed the company to enter the textile sector for the… Continue reading Italy – Fourth sustainability report from Rino Mastrotto
12 October 2023 Low Carbon Leather – Award for Polestar and Bridge of Weir Leather Bridge of Weir + Polestar = a partnership of two forward-thinking brands sharing a common goal: sustainable performance. Marie Claire UK’s 2023 Sustainability Awards recognised both of us in the motor category as pioneers in responsibility, with Bridge of Weir… Continue reading Low Carbon Leather – Award for Polestar and Bridge of Weir Leather
11 October 2023 Versatility of shades Arlei Leather writes on LinkedIn that soft leather and black leather, each with its unique charm. From the elegance of black leather to the softness and comfort of white leather, these are just two examples of how leather enriches our daily lives. Whether in fashion, furniture or accessories, leather… Continue reading Versatility of shades
11 October 2023 Japanese designer accepts Stan Smith challenge Designer Yohji Yamamoto has renewed a relationship he began with adidas more than 20 years ago, accepting the challenge of developing a personalised version of the brand’s Stan Smith shoes, writes Foorwearbiz. adidas said it had wanted to bring “the legendary designer to one of its… Continue reading Japanese designer accepts Stan Smith challenge
11 October 2023 Real Leather, Stay Different – 2023 Student Design Competition Are you ready to meet the winners of the Real Leather. Stay Different. 2023 International Student Design Competition? Ana Del Rio Mullarkey, the People’s Choice Award winner whose rich dual-cultural perspective informs her work in creating contemporary, timeless leather garments that defy… Continue reading Real Leather, Stay Different – 2023 Student Design Competition
10 October 2023 Low Carbon Colouration Solutions Paul Foulkes writes on LinkedIn that an independent lifecycle assessment (LCA) by Sphera commissioned by adidas has proven that DyeCoo Textile Systems B.V.’s waterless dyeing technology operated by CleanDye at its factory in Vietnam generates 58% lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional textile dyeing solutions. The LCA was… Continue reading Low Carbon Colouration Solutions
10 October 2023 Methane – Karl Flowers writes: The FAO LEAP Methane Emissions in Livestock and Rice Systems After my first reading of all 350 odd pages. It looks like the petrochemical industry is now behind on this one. Methane is seen as the lowest hanging fruit in what many regard as the quickest… Continue reading Methane – Karl Flowers writes: The FAO LEAP Methane Emissions in Livestock and Rice Systems
10 October 2023 Sustainability and Environment in Tibet Francis Tsang, co-founder of the ChromeFree Leather Alliance (CFLA) writes that we are committed to supporting the collaborative initiative: The Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather. For centuries, Tibetan nomads have acted as caretakers of the vast Tibetan grasslands. Raising yaks and other livestock, they respect the… Continue reading Sustainability and Environment in Tibet
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.
