21 June 2023 Leathergoods – For people on the move Leathergoods entrepreneur Yamila Isaurralde turned her back on a career in industrial engineering to launch Tasche. Tapping into the knowledge and skills of a Tuscany-trained local artisan helped her turn an important corner. Industrial engineer and entrepreneur Yamila Isaurralde has taken time and… Continue reading Leathergoods – For people on the move
21 June 2023 Leather Naturally on chrome leather FICTION: LEATHER TANNING USES CARCINOGENIC CHROME FACT CHECKED: Leather tanning uses Chrome III, which is found in nature and is an essential micronutrient for humans. Leather tanning cannot be made with the carcinogenic chrome VI. If you like to read more about Chrome leather go… Continue reading Leather Naturally on chrome leather
20 June 2023 Africa – Sustainable Leather Foundation in Tanzania Workshops in Tanzania: Last week saw the first on-the-ground visit to Tanzania under the SIPS project to participate in workshops in Dodoma and Mwanza. The first workshop, in Dodoma, was attended by 45 representatives from national and local government, leather manufacturers and footwear… Continue reading Africa – Sustainable Leather Foundation in Tanzania
20 June 2023 Europe – COTANCE concern that leather may miss out on EU circular support In the position statement it issued following its general assembly for 2023, the leather industry’s representative body in the European Union (EU), COTANCE, has accused the European Parliament of failing to give leather due consideration in its proposed textile… Continue reading Europe – COTANCE concern that leather may miss out on EU circular support
20 June 2023 South Korea – Seoul to host Spanish footwear exhibition next month Spanish shoemakers Toni Pons, Ria Menorca, Fluchos, Wikers, Kanna, Bertuchi, Pertini, Menbur, Oh My Sandals, Hee, Marila and The Art Company are due to take up residence at Hotel Naru Seoul – MGallery in the South Korean capital between July 24… Continue reading South Korea – Seoul to host Spanish footwear exhibition next month
19 June 2023 Europe – European tanners have the required resilience, COTANCE president says Industry representative body COTANCE held its general assembly for 2023 in Igualada on June 12, hosted by Spanish national association, ACEXPIEL, writes Leatherbiz. Delegates from Italy, France, Germany, the UK travelled to Catalonia to join colleagues from all parts… Continue reading Europe – European tanners have the required resilience, COTANCE president says
19 June 2023 Events – IULTCS Congress abstract deadlines extended Organisers of the upcoming 37th IULTCS Congress in Chengdu, China, have announced that the abstract submission deadlines have been extended, writes ILM. The deadline for submitting abstracts has been postponed from June 15 to July 15 while the date of notification of accepted… Continue reading Events – IULTCS Congress abstract deadlines extended
19 June 2023 Europe – EU antitrust regulators investigate fashion brands EU antitrust regulators who raided Kering’s Gucci and other fashion companies last April are looking into how they set prices of handbags and other leather goods for their distributors, according to Reuters, reports ILM. Kering confirmed at the time that Gucci was… Continue reading Europe – EU antitrust regulators investigate fashion brands
16 June 2023 Latest figures show no lift in US hide exports Full-year figures for 2022 showed that hide exports from the US fell by 11.8% in volume and by 9.3% in value compared to the previous year, writes Leatherbiz. Figures for the first four months of 2023 show that, so far, no… Continue reading Latest figures show no lift in US hide exports
16 June 2023 Hong Kong – Tourist Board reconfirms APLF return for 2024 The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has reconfirmed the city is welcoming back premier global trade fair APLF Leather, Materials + & Fashion Access in 2024, reports ILM. Next year, APLF Leather, Materials + & Fashion Access 2024, one of… Continue reading Hong Kong – Tourist Board reconfirms APLF return for 2024
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.
