16 September 2021 Fish Leather Sustainability – Leather naturally reports Elisa a fashion designer with a Master of Arts, she worked as head of the design studio at John Galliano developing fish leather garments for ‘Galliano and Christian Dior`. They were the first brands to use fish leather and by doing so they situated the… Continue reading Fish Leather Sustainability – Leather naturally reports
16 September 2021 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Summer contrasts show up US-Europe differences The latest issue of Leatherbiz Market Intelligence went live on the site on September 14. In this issue of the fortnightly newsletter, there is in-depth analysis not just of the delicate balance between supply and demand in the leather value chain, but… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Summer contrasts show up US-Europe differences
16 September 2021 Climate Change – Study reveals impact and stress of climate change concerns on young people “I think it’s different for young people. For us the destruction of the planet is personal”, 16-year-old Young people are future leaders and consumers and corporations neglecting climate change should take note of their opinions and reactions… Continue reading Climate Change – Study reveals impact and stress of climate change concerns on young people
15 September 2021 France – Third Sustainable Leather Forum takes place in Paris The Sustainable Leather Forum went ahead in Paris on September 13. This year’s forum is the third that France’s Conseil National du Cuir has run, reports Leatherbiz. In an opening keynote address, Hélène Valade, environment director at luxury group LVMH,… Continue reading France – Third Sustainable Leather Forum takes place in Paris
15 September 2021 United Kingdom – Last Oak Bark Tannery in the UK Leather UK writes that this week, we’re spotlighting J. & F.J. Baker, a tannery steeped in history and tradition. With a 20-person team located in rural Devon, it produces the highest quality oak bark tanned leather for global brands. It’s the… Continue reading United Kingdom – Last Oak Bark Tannery in the UK
14 September 2021 LWG Certification – PrimeAsia China Celebrates its 10th LWG Certification with Renewed Gold Rated Score The new achievement highlights the company’s long track and approach to continuous environmental improvement. A founding member of the Leather Working Group, PrimeAsia is proud to renew the certification of its operating unit in China… Continue reading LWG Certification – PrimeAsia China Celebrates its 10th LWG Certification with Renewed Gold Rated Score
14 September 2021 International – LHCA and WWF sign MoU Stephen Sothmann, President of the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) writes that his oprganisation is proud to partner with the WWF to collaborate on a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in the U.S. leather industry. … Continue reading International – LHCA and WWF sign MoU
14 September 2021 Sustainability – Italian leather and the last stages of its sustainable journey Sustainability is a journey. A journey made up of stages that often resemble real turning points. And, at the same time, a journey that cannot be interrupted, must be pursued with perseverance, clear and, above all, concrete ideas. … Continue reading Sustainability – Italian leather and the last stages of its sustainable journey
13 September 2021 Events – Sustainable Leather Forum: the future of leather in question in Paris On 13 September, the Palais Brongniart will host the third edition of the Sustainable Leather Forum. A forum dedicated to CSR Ccorporate Social Responsibility – editor’s note) in the leather, luxury and fashion trades, organized by the National Leather… Continue reading Events – Sustainable Leather Forum: the future of leather in question in Paris
13 September 2021 Italy – Call for papers ahead of IULTCS 2022 Eurocongress Ahead of the IULTCS Eurocongress in Vicenza, Italy in September 2022, the organisers are inviting submissions of abstracts before the deadline in February 2022, writes ILM. The event, which is titled Rinascimento: The Next Leather Generation, will focus on: product… Continue reading Italy – Call for papers ahead of IULTCS 2022 Eurocongress
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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.
