29 June 2022 Sustainability – Japan’s special demands suit Gucci, CEO says The chief executive of Gucci, Marco Bizzari, has said during a visit to Japan that luxury products have built-in sustainability because they often last a long time and are passed from one generation to the next, reports Leatherbiz In an interview he… Continue reading Sustainability – Japan’s special demands suit Gucci, CEO says
29 June 2022 Leather Naturally asks….Trend alert this summer! Do you have a cool pair of leather sneakers you want to give a personal touch? Because…what could be better this summer than a unique pair of leather sneakers… Read more about handmade leather sneakers with a personal touch: https://bit.ly/3QPKx4c
28 June 2022 Aviation – Leather in flight Scheduled for June 14-16, the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg is a key event for aircraft interior design. Leather is playing an increasingly important role when fitting out cabin interiors, passenger seating and not only in first and business class. Air France A220-300 cabin Tanneries… Continue reading Aviation – Leather in flight
28 June 2022 ILM Podcast – Challenges for the perception of leather ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth revisits three articles around today’s challenges for leather’s public perception in the latest episode of View from the Top podcast. The newest ILM podcast episode looks at how outdated production methods are still affecting leather’s image, why the… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Challenges for the perception of leather
28 June 2022 Soil Erosion – A recommendation from Diana Rodgers of “Sacred Cow” fame I just saw a new video on soil erosion on CNBC’s YouTube channel. I was happily surprised to find that it is unbiased and contains some useful information from reliable sources and experts. They even acknowledge the utility of… Continue reading Soil Erosion – A recommendation from Diana Rodgers of “Sacred Cow” fame
27 June 2022 Leather Truthfully – Fund out the answers to your questions about leather Our new resource LeatherTruthfully, a platform where journalists and consumers get quick access to key information about leather, is fully supported by Anya Hindmarch: “I am a supporter of the LeatherNaturally campaign and its mission to shine a light on… Continue reading Leather Truthfully – Fund out the answers to your questions about leather
27 June 2022 Italy – Tanning group CEO says entrepreneurship is alive and well The chief executive of Gruppo Mastrotto, Chiara Mastrotto, was invited to be one of the speakers at an event in Padua on June 22, reports Leatherbiz Clara Mastrotto Local business organisations and the Corriere del Veneto newspaper organised the… Continue reading Italy – Tanning group CEO says entrepreneurship is alive and well
27 June 2022 Climate – ZDHC launches greenhouse gas reduction study ZHDC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) has announced a new study to research manufacturers in the chemical, leather and textile industries to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG), reports ILM. The organisation said this follows commitments from Textile Exchange and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition… Continue reading Climate – ZDHC launches greenhouse gas reduction study
24 June 2022 Leather – Six leathers for outdoor shoes added to PrimeAsia’s Responsibly Raised Leather manufacturing group PrimeAsia has launched a new collection for brands and manufacturers making outdoor footwear, reports Leatherbiz. Image shows one of the leathers in the collection, Bighorn Tumbled Nubuck Life-Shield RR, a tumbled waterproof nubuck with an aniline… Continue reading Leather – Six leathers for outdoor shoes added to PrimeAsia’s Responsibly Raised
24 June 2022 The Leather Jacket: From air aces to rebel to mainstream – How did it all start? The leather jacket manufacturer from Bosnia and Herzegovina, KOTEKS, penned this short essay on the origins of the leather jacket, which began its journey as a functional garment. During World War I, leather jackets with a… Continue reading The Leather Jacket: From air aces to rebel to mainstream – How did it all start?
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.
