9 November 2023 Leather Working Group – Deforestation Webinar Webinar 28/30 November: DEFORESTATION 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 deforestation-free supply chains, LWG invites all leather manufacturers and supply chain stakeholders… Continue reading Leather Working Group – Deforestation Webinar
9 November 2023 France – Non-plastic based alternatives to leather 2 novel material innovations from France. Info from Formes de Luxe newsletter. PHyli In early 2025, PHyli, an alternative to leather and imitation leather from La Tannerie Végétale (France), will enter (semi) industrial production. The material is already available in 15cm rolls. “This is a… Continue reading France – Non-plastic based alternatives to leather
9 November 2023 World Footwear Congress 2023 – Turkey prepares to host World Footwear Congress Ahead of the seventh World Footwear Congress in Istanbul (November 7-9), footwear industry bodies in the host country said Turkey had produced 582 million pairs of footwear of all types in 2022. They said there are 15,000 companies working in… Continue reading World Footwear Congress 2023 – Turkey prepares to host World Footwear Congress
8 November 2023 The Future of Footwear – Research & Development with Vibram The future of the shoe according to Vibram. On the one hand, the macro trends that concern the entire world of fashion such as sustainability, repair and customization. On the other, specific trends in the footwear sector such as utility fashion, the… Continue reading The Future of Footwear – Research & Development with Vibram
8 November 2023 Zeology – Nera Leather Tanninh Metal tannages and heavy metal free tannage: what does it mean and which options are there in tanning? We explain it in our University of Zeology:https://lnkd.in/epJwPAx6
8 November 2023 Furniture – Belgian figures reflect ‘perfect storm’ for furniture sector The organisation that represents the furniture industry in Belgium, Fedustria, has reported revenues of just over €1.1 billion in the first six months of 2023, a fall of 5.6% year on year, writes Leatherbiz. It said export revenues had fallen by 12.2%… Continue reading Furniture – Belgian figures reflect ‘perfect storm’ for furniture sector
7 November 2023 Training – Internships at Arlei Leather in Argentina In the photo: Rhiner Dario, Ivan Moschen, Insaurralde Milton, Fisch Lujan, Sanchez John, Canteros Noelia, Cañete Daniela, Winkler Ivan Welcome to our professionalizing internships! With programs aimed at the welfare of staff and their families. The internship is one of the projects that are… Continue reading Training – Internships at Arlei Leather in Argentina
7 November 2023 Africa – Ethiopian minister calls for development strategy The Ministry of Industry in Ethiopia has emphasised the need for a leather development strategy as part of a wider manufacturing initiative called ‘Let Ethiopia Produce’, writes Footwearbiz. During a recent workshop, industry minister, Melaku Alebel, highlighted that a communication gap has been hindering… Continue reading Africa – Ethiopian minister calls for development strategy
7 November 2023 United Kingdom – First collection for Burberry and Tricker’s Luxury label Burberry has teamed up with shoemaker Tricker’s for a winter 2023 collection, that “brings together two iconic British brands”, writes Footwearbiz. Founded in 1829, Tricker’s is one of the oldest shoemakers in England, with every pair of boots and shoes produced… Continue reading United Kingdom – First collection for Burberry and Tricker’s
6 November 2023 Italy – Funding opportunities for tanners could come from new Veneto partnership Gianluca Cavion (left), with Riccardo Boschetti The representative body of the tanning industry in Veneto in north-east Italy, the Distretto Veneto della Pelle, has signed a new agreement with the Vicenza branch of Confartigianato, a national organisation that seeks to… Continue reading Italy – Funding opportunities for tanners could come from new Veneto partnership
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.
