15 June 2022 Leather Naturally recommends…..Buy less, buy better, but leather A leather jacket is one of the most valuable items to get, it’s an investment when you buy it for the first time, but a leather jacket can be worn for any kind of occasion. It is stylish, has class, ages well and is… Continue reading Leather Naturally recommends…..Buy less, buy better, but leather
15 June 2022 Africa – Nigeria can also manufacture luxury leathergoods Nigeria exports most of its raw leather and imports leathergoods. This is par for the course for many third world economies. For example, crude oil and raw aluminum are exported, then gasoline and pressed aluminum sheeting or cooking foil is imported. In many cases… Continue reading Africa – Nigeria can also manufacture luxury leathergoods
14 June 2022 Tibet – Yaks and sheep provide important resources for Tibetan communities Francis Tsang, co-founder of the ChromeFree Leather Alliance, writes that Tibetan communities have always been herding yaks and sheep, letting them graze freely. Yaks and sheep provide the Tibetans with many valuable nutrients for the community’s consumption (meat and dairy), as… Continue reading Tibet – Yaks and sheep provide important resources for Tibetan communities
14 June 2022 United States of America – Designer Brands reports first-quarter results The North American based manufacturer and retailer of footwear and accessories has reported its first-quarter 2022 results, reports ILM. The group reported net sales up 18.1% year-on-year to US$830.5 million, while comparable sales increased by 15.3%.Gross profit was US$275.7 million… Continue reading United States of America – Designer Brands reports first-quarter results
14 June 2022 South America – Demand from US boosts Peru´s footwear exports The latest figures available from Peru’s Exporters Association (ADEX) confirm that the US increased its shipments of footwear from Peru by 155.5% in the first two months of 2022 compared to the same period a year earlier. With 36% of… Continue reading South America – Demand from US boosts Peru´s footwear exports
13 June 2022 Bangladesh – Trainers get training in Bangladesh The Ministry of Commerce in Bangladesh has initiated a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme, financed by the World Bank Group, reports ILM. The training focused on Environmental, Social and Quality (ESQ) for four targeted sectors – leather goods and footwear, tanning, light engineering… Continue reading Bangladesh – Trainers get training in Bangladesh
13 June 2022 United Kingdom – Cordwainers Footwear Awards returns with packed ceremony in London A footwear design student at De Montfort University in Leicester, Sam Lilley, has won first prize at the 2022 Cordwainers Footwear Awards. He was presented with the award at packed ceremony in London on June 9. He said he aimed… Continue reading United Kingdom – Cordwainers Footwear Awards returns with packed ceremony in London
13 June 2022 Is it leather? – What’s real, and what is not Do you want to know if your car seat is leather? I love this helpful site to buy more carefully when buying a new car: Is it leather? Asks Karl Flowers, Technical Director of Authenticae, on Linkedin. I really feel strongly… Continue reading Is it leather? – What’s real, and what is not
10 June 2022 Redwood Comment – Global challenges require new approaches Dr Mike Redwood examines some of the current challenges facing the leather industry across the globe, from geopolitical conflict to trade shows. As published on ILM. China’s Belt and Road initiative I have always interrogated the context before adopting or suggesting a… Continue reading Redwood Comment – Global challenges require new approaches
10 June 2022 Africa – Zimbabwe leather industry is on the way back Zimbabwe has a competitive advantage on the leather value chain given its viable livestock base and wild game. After years of economic and political uncertainty, the country is coming back to restore the glory. As a first-timer, their objective in… Continue reading Africa – Zimbabwe leather industry is on the way back
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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.
