9 August 2023 Wollsdorf Leather talks automotive Leather is a sustainable material for car interiors. We say leather is a natural product that is long-lasting and durable. This makes it versatile and provides natural comfort. It can be repaired and recycled (for instance, old seats can be upcycled into handbags). What does the WWF study… Continue reading Wollsdorf Leather talks automotive
9 August 2023 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – BMW’s confusing leather messages With the industry in a quiet period, a new edition of our Leatherbiz Market Intelligence newsletter, published on August 8, takes time to consider the treatment leather is receiving in mainstream media and in the public eye. It focuses on a seemingly negative approach… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – BMW’s confusing leather messages
8 August 2023 Leather goods growth underpins Tod’s H1 2023 results Excellent sales results for the Tod’s Group in the first half of 2023 have been reported on July 26 with double-digit growth across all brands and product categories with leather goods leading the way, writes ILM. The Tod’s own brand sales were +21.3%, Roger… Continue reading Leather goods growth underpins Tod’s H1 2023 results
8 August 2023 Leather Naturally says “Buy better!” Together, let’s make this month of conscious choices, where we minimize plastic waste and explore sustainable leather options. Share your tips, favorite sustainable leather brands, or experiences in the comments below. Let’s inspire and learn from one another on this journey toward a greener future! Buy better,… Continue reading Leather Naturally says “Buy better!”
8 August 2023 China – Study reveals China’s highest disposable income cities and provinces Image shows the Loewe store at the Florentia Village luxury shopping district in Shanghai Financial media group Yicai has published a list of the regions of China where people have the highest levels of disposable income, based on figures for the… Continue reading China – Study reveals China’s highest disposable income cities and provinces
7 August 2023 Leather Naturally in Brazil In Mid-July, Inspiramais was an event organised by our Brazilian partner CICB. CICB made sure Leather Naturally was visible at this event through posters. Inspiramais comprises entrepreneurs from the shoe, clothing and furniture industries, as well as designers, stylists and opinion makers. It also holds lectures and exhibits… Continue reading Leather Naturally in Brazil
7 August 2023 New Zealand – Animal welfare review needed A new report from the Regulations Review Committee has recommended a review of how secondary legislation is developed under the Animal Welfare Act 1999, writes Rural News from New Zealand. The Animal Welfare Act sets out how people should take care of and act towards… Continue reading New Zealand – Animal welfare review needed
7 August 2023 ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme We are thrilled to announce that as of today the Climate Action Training for the fashion industry is available on the ZDHC Academy Platform as a partner course! https://lnkd.in/exNgFbqP. The Climate Action Training (CAT), initiated and owned by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) GmbH, aims… Continue reading ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme
4 August 2023 One 4 Leather writes…….Fact or fiction: cows are killed to make leather? The answer is fiction. 100% of the animal hides used in the production of leather are a by-product of the meat industry. Don’t just take our word for it; in November 2022, the World Wildlife Federation (WWF) published a report… Continue reading One 4 Leather writes…….Fact or fiction: cows are killed to make leather?
4 August 2023 Automotive – Lear Corporation buoyed by rise in car production Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology provider in Seating and E-Systems, reported results on August 1 for the second quarter of 2023. Sales increased 18% to US$6 billion compared with US5.1 billion in the last period of 2022. In the second quarter,… Continue reading Automotive – Lear Corporation buoyed by rise in car production
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.
