6 November 2023 Leather Naturally – Nothing Goes To Waste! Every piece of leather waste, big or small, can contribute to a more conscious world. Look at this adorable giraffe, handmade from scraps of leather! We believe it’s a fantastic gift choice, showcasing the beauty of repurposing instead of creating new gifts. Let’s utilize waste… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Nothing Goes To Waste!
6 November 2023 Sustainability – New environmental label for Caleres shoes Footwear group Caleres has introduced a new designation to present its shoes as sustainable, calling the new programme its One Planet Standard, writes Leatherbiz. According to a statement from Caleres, the One Planet Standard will consider the sustainability products across their entire lifecycle. The… Continue reading Sustainability – New environmental label for Caleres shoes
3 November 2023 Jobs in the Leather Industry – The leather supply chain is full of jobs that matter The leather industry must keep its workforce in mind as a strength, notes Dr Mike Redwood in his latest column. Published by @ILMEditor. Any reasonable world requires societies to provide decent jobs for its people. Whether… Continue reading Jobs in the Leather Industry – The leather supply chain is full of jobs that matter
3 November 2023 Malaysia – Clarks wins award Clarks Shoes writes: We’re delighted to win the ‘Most Loved Fashion Brand Partner’ award in Malaysia, at an award ceremony hosted by Lazada – a leading Southeast Asian eCommerce platform. The award is recognition of our strong growth in Malaysia’s fashion category, and for our strengthening partnership… Continue reading Malaysia – Clarks wins award
3 November 2023 Luxury – Strong ‘brand excitement’ brings growth for Prada Luxury group Prada has reported revenues of more than €3.3 billion for the first nine months of 2023. This represents an increase of 17% year on year, writes Leatherbiz. Across product categories, the group said its leathergoods division had increased revenues by 8%… Continue reading Luxury – Strong ‘brand excitement’ brings growth for Prada
2 November 2023 Automotive – Wear and tear? No problem for genuine leather! One 4 Leather writes did you know that the leather on your car seat is not only supremely comfortable but supremely hard-wearing too? From the day-to-day demands of you getting in and out, to occasional food or coffee spillages and even the… Continue reading Automotive – Wear and tear? No problem for genuine leather!
2 November 2023 South America – Shoes and leather: good news for the Argentine supply chain The Argentine leather supply chain receives two pieces of good news. The first: the footwear industry has taken the first step to be considered “strategic”. As a result, it will receive the support of the new government (presidential elections… Continue reading South America – Shoes and leather: good news for the Argentine supply chain
2 November 2023 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Open questions over luxury spending Image shows the Mercedes-Benz S 680 GUARD 4MATIC. We published our latest Leatherbiz Market Intelligence newsletter on October 31. This time, the newsletter picks up on recent results from the luxury leathergoods sector that may show some sign of slowdown, noting that a… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Open questions over luxury spending
1 November 2023 Argentina – Legislative promotion of the footwear industry The Chamber of Deputies of Argentina by a very large majority gave half sanction to the law for the Promotion of the Footwear Industry and its value chain. The proposal was sent to the Senate who must decide whether to convert it into law.… Continue reading Argentina – Legislative promotion of the footwear industry
1 November 2023 ILM Podcast – Leather’s manifesto and cooperation for COP28 In this episode, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth covers cooperation in the leather industry and the latest edition of the leather manifesto, released ahead of COP28. We cover the full copy of the manifesto as well as commentary from columnist Mike Redwood on the… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Leather’s manifesto and cooperation for COP28
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.
