18 February 2022 Luxury – Louis Vuitton to raise global prices A spokesperson for Louis Vuitton in China, speaking to Reuters, revealed that the fashion brand will raise prices this week as a result of increased manufacturing and transportation costs, reports ILM. The price increases will reportedly affect Louis Vuitton stores worldwide and… Continue reading Luxury – Louis Vuitton to raise global prices
17 February 2022 Bangladesh – Savar is a dreadful tale of waste Mike Redwood reviews the situation in Bangladesh and the need for the global leather industry to work in unison to support each other and protect leather’s image, as published by ILM. Workers dump waste at Savar At the end of November… Continue reading Bangladesh – Savar is a dreadful tale of waste
17 February 2022 Guide to Leather Making – Leather Naturally publishes Guide to Modern Leather Making Leather Naturally has announced the publication of the Modern Leather Making Guide (MLMG), a comprehensive tool that anyone can consult to learn how modern leather is produced, reports ILM. The guide has been created for a wide… Continue reading Guide to Leather Making – Leather Naturally publishes Guide to Modern Leather Making
17 February 2022 China – Tanners did not want to miss out during CNY holidays Considering we have been in the middle of the holiday period, there has been a surprising amount of activity in the hide market. All sectors of the leather industry, from automotive leather to shoe upper leather tanners, have been in… Continue reading China – Tanners did not want to miss out during CNY holidays
16 February 2022 Sweden – Elmo Leather Showroom Our newly refurbished showroom in Stockholm, Studio B3 is now ready for upcoming events. You will find all the latest developments and colours for your next project. Located on Barnhusgatan 3. Discover: https://lnkd.in/eHPMva3
16 February 2022 ILM Podcast – The case for regenerative agriculture In this episode, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth revisits some articles on the leather industry’s pro-environmental attributes and the opportunities presented by regenerative agriculture. Beginning with an article from ILM columnist Mike Redwood on the positive environmental potential of leather, both throughout the… Continue reading ILM Podcast – The case for regenerative agriculture
16 February 2022 China – State Owned Tannery uses Sustainable Technology Today, I am very happy to share a great client success story – Xuzhou Nanhai Tannery, a Partner of Zeology., writes Francis Rsang, co-founder of the ChromFree Leather Alliance Xuzhou Nanhai Leather is a sizeable Chinese state-owned chrome-free tannery that sells… Continue reading China – State Owned Tannery uses Sustainable Technology
15 February 2022 Dubai – LHCA to showcase pro-leather work at Dubai conference At the upcoming ‘Future trends in a post-Covid leather industry’ half-day conference at APLF Dubai on March 29, co-organised with ILM, the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) will provide updates on the Real Leather. Stay Different. campaign and its International… Continue reading Dubai – LHCA to showcase pro-leather work at Dubai conference
15 February 2022 Honorary Award – An Italian in Northampton: Doctorate ad Honorem to Federico Brugnoli An important and significant academic recognition. The University of Northampton conferred it on Federico Brugnoli, awarding him the Doctorate ad Honorem in Fashion Sustainability. As an expert in “the global fashion and luxury industry in terms of sustainability in… Continue reading Honorary Award – An Italian in Northampton: Doctorate ad Honorem to Federico Brugnoli
15 February 2022 Automotive – BMW reaffirms is commitment to sustainability Underlining our environmental and corporate responsibility. We became the second automotive manufacturer worldwide to join Leather Working Group, a leader in supply chain sustainability. This partnership brings us another step closer to our vision of creating the most sustainable supply chain across the industry.… Continue reading Automotive – BMW reaffirms is commitment to sustainability
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.
