11 March 2025 Tense start for new ‘Shoes from Mexico’ label Image shows CICEG president, Mauricio Battaglia, at the opening of Sapica on March 4. Footwear was one of many product categories affected by the 25% tariffs the US imposed on March 4. Shoe manufacturers in Mexico were facing turmoil because of the tariff and… Continue reading Tense start for new ‘Shoes from Mexico’ label
11 March 2025 Sustainable Leather Foundation Renewal SGS Connectivity & Products writes on LinkedIn: As a Contributing Partner of the Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) since November 2021, we are proud to renew our membership, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability. Through our membership, we continue to support enhanced animal welfare, worker safety, and responsible manufacturing while… Continue reading Sustainable Leather Foundation Renewal
10 March 2025 APLF Events – Yusuf Osman to team up with Tanner Leatherstein at APLF Leather advocate and designer Yusuf Osman, founder of YUSSICO. By ILM. On March 13 at 3pm, Osman and leather content creator Tanner Leatherstein will present “Leather and the Evolving Business of Fashion” on the main stage in Hall 3G.… Continue reading APLF Events – Yusuf Osman to team up with Tanner Leatherstein at APLF
10 March 2025 Automotive – Historic Craftsmanship and Innovation At Bridge of Weir, we have a rich tradition of innovation. For over a century, we’ve sat at the cutting edge of the leather industry, constantly pushing the boundaries and redefining what’s possible. It’s a tradition we’re proud to continue today. It’s no coincidence that our… Continue reading Automotive – Historic Craftsmanship and Innovation
10 March 2025 Automotive – Enduring Luxury: How Genuine Leather Car Interiors Stand the Test of Time Selecting the right material for a car’s interior involves balancing aesthetics, practicality, and sustainability. Genuine leather is often praised as a premium choice that meets these criteria, but one defining quality stands out above the rest: durability. In… Continue reading Enduring Luxury: How Genuine Leather Car Interiors Stand the Test of Time
7 March 2025 Vegan Meat Fails: Unilever and Nestlé Divest There have been several confirmations of the market failure of plant-based alternatives to meat. This is only the latest, but perhaps the biggest: after the failure of many startups, Unilever and Nestlé are also divesting from the sector. Or rather: they would like to disinvest.… Continue reading Vegan Meat Fails: Unilever and Nestlé Divest
7 March 2025 Leather Naturally – International Women Day This hashtag#International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating brilliant women in our industry. Let’s salute those working across the world, leading the leather industry and spotlighting its sustainability, longevity and unique qualities. From everyone at Leather Naturally, thank you for your continued hard work, commitment, collective energy and… Continue reading Leather Naturally – International Women Day
7 March 2025 One 4 Leather – Water usage The debate over water consumption in automotive interior materials often pits genuine leather against vegan alternatives, but the facts are more nuanced than many might assume. Genuine leather tanning does require water, much of it is recirculated or cleaned and reused, and automotive leather ultimately emerges… Continue reading One 4 Leather – Water usage
6 March 2025 LWG reports of WWF Fund Launch World Wildlife Fund launches Deforestation-Free Leather Fund A new initiative designed to improve the sustainability of leather supply chains has been launched by World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The Deforestation-Free Leather Fund represents an opportunity for industry leaders to pool resources and unite around a common goal… Continue reading LWG reports of WWF Fund Launch
6 March 2025 Good News / Bad News for French Consumers Is it Leather? Writes on LinkedIn: The good news – French consumers are “all-in” on leather and other natural materials. In a survey last year by Alliance France Cuir’s Economic Observatory (recapped nicely in an ILM article – see link in comments), more than… Continue reading Good News / Bad News for French Consumers
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.
