24 January 2022 Portugal – Leather Decree approved: fines for those who disobey it With the publication in the official gazette on January 4th, Portugal approves its Leather Decree. The Decree-Lei no 3/2022 defines the term “couro” and the possibilities of its commercial use. Thus putting out of play certain expressions (such as vegan leather,… Continue reading Portugal – Leather Decree approved: fines for those who disobey it
21 January 2022 Leather Naturally reports – Leather lifts you up and is uplifting! A staircase and handrail covered with leather lifts you literally and figuratively to a higher level! Check out this amazing project from Architects Studio Mackereth. Thanks to Bill Amberg Studio, we get to see the insides of such fantastic… Continue reading Leather Naturally reports – Leather lifts you up and is uplifting!
21 January 2022 Portugal – with good biomechanical and thermal comfort properties ICC launches new model, developed within the scope of the SHOE @ FUTURE project More ecological technical footwear capable of guaranteeing the consumer a good functional performance, biomechanical and thermal comfort and a long useful life. These are the characteristics of the… Continue reading Portugal – with good biomechanical and thermal comfort properties
21 January 2022 Agriculture – Regenerative sourcing scheme passes more than 2.5m acres Land to Market, a sourcing solution for regenerative agriculture, has announced more than 2.5 million acres of land around the world are being monitored for regenerative outcomes, writes Leatherbiz. The scheme – which is backed by brands including Burberry and… Continue reading Agriculture – Regenerative sourcing scheme passes more than 2.5m acres
20 January 2022 Leather Naturally reports – Anya Hindmarch Anya Hindmarch started her brand when she was only 18 years old. Her first developed design, manufactured in Florence, was an instant sell out. Entrepreneurship is in her DNA. Anya is a great believer in nature and often looks to nature for inspiration. Read… Continue reading Leather Naturally reports – Anya Hindmarch
20 January 2022 Argentina – Leather Insiders Report During the last week in Argentina, the hides market saw an increase in the price of fresh hides, which is reported to be about 7-8% for heifers and steers, and 15% for cows and bulls. The Argentinean market does not follow the logic of what is currently… Continue reading Argentina – Leather Insiders Report
20 January 2022 TheSauerReport – Italian tanners feeling the squeeze The news from one Italian commentator is that tanneries are feeling the squeeze. They are having their finished order books cut by both the fashion industry and the automotive industry; the former due to a downturn in consumer demand, the latter due to the semi-conductor… Continue reading TheSauerReport – Italian tanners feeling the squeeze
19 January 2022 Events – APLF Dubai builds momentum The organisers of the special edition of the APLF trade fair to be held in Dubai for 2022 have announced that over 500 companies have signed up to attend the show covering a surface area of 20,000 sq m, writes ILM. The first APLF… Continue reading Events – APLF Dubai builds momentum
19 January 2022 Automotive – ‘Remarkable commissions’ for Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke teams A one-of-a-kind Roll-Royce Cullinan was created to mark the UAE’s Golden Jubilee in 2021, reports Leatherbiz. The exterior features the national flag and the interior (pictured) mirrors it, with white, black and red leather. Rolls-Royce Bespoke commissions, and sales, reached record levels… Continue reading Automotive – ‘Remarkable commissions’ for Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke teams
19 January 2022 United Kingdom – New book on The History of the British Leather Industry Research on a history of the British leather industry from the early 19th Century to the present day will commence this summer. The historian, Ian Stone, has been commissioned to write the book and it is envisaged that final… Continue reading United Kingdom – New book on The History of the British Leather Industry
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.
