14 October 2024 Dani SpA and Footwear The approach to sustainability as the main driver of production processes united DANI with the historic shoe factory of the Riviera del Brenta, Sandro Vicari. ‘We immediately appreciated the seriousness of the company and the characteristics of the product, which perfectly match our company values and the craftsmanship… Continue reading Dani SpA and Footwear
14 October 2024 Qualities of responsibly sourced leather Francis Tsang on LinkedIn: socially and environmentally responsible Tibetan yak leather value chain can have significant benefits for both local communities and the environment. Saying No to Plastic while opting for Responsibly Sourced Leather is a decisive step towards sustainability. Making informed choices can reduce our environmental… Continue reading Qualities of responsibly sourced leather
10 October 2024 Products for life An entrepreneur in Mexico has become a champion of leather’s value as a perfect fit for slow fashion and for the circular economy. A wood-scented childhood in a small village in Austria led Lisa Dobler to a love of craftsmanship. This led to a love of slow fashion… Continue reading Products for life
10 October 2024 COP29 takes place in Baku in November 2024 Mike Redwood is already counting down the days and minutes, hoping that the leather industry is preparing itself for the next round. I have no idea if any leather industry associations, be they national, regional or global, are beavering away and about to… Continue reading COP29 takes place in Baku in November 2024
10 October 2024 USA – FTC regulates Online Reviews New FTC Rules: A Crackdown on Fake Online Reviews. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized regulations aimed at combating the rise of fake online reviews, a move that could have wide-reaching implications for businesses and consumers alike. These new rules target deceptive practices, including paying… Continue reading USA – FTC regulates Online Reviews
9 October 2024 COTANCE – Workplace Progress in Tanneries Today, on October 7th, we join the global celebrations of the World Day for Decent Work, reaffirming our commitment to creating safe & healthy working environments in European tanneries—a fundamental human right. COTANCE is proud of the results in ensuring that our workplaces not only comply… Continue reading COTANCE – Workplace Progress in Tanneries
9 October 2024 ISA Next-Gen Materials We are thrilled to announce to process the first production order in our Leather Working Group Gold-rated partner tannery Apex Footwear Limited, in Bangladesh. We are proud of our partnership with Apex Footwear Limited to bring our global expertise to Bangladesh and getting closer to our customers.
8 October 2024 Carbon Storage – Study finds cows enhance soil health through carbon storage A new study from the Soil Association Exchange reveals that farms combining arable crops with livestock store around a third more carbon in their soil compared to farms that grow only crops. This increase in carbon storage is attributed to… Continue reading Carbon Storage – Study finds cows enhance soil health through carbon storage
8 October 2024 Angelina Jolie’s rare Ferrari headlines at auction Christie’s Paris is set to auction a rare 1958 Ferrari 250 GT PF Pininfarina Coupé, previously owned by actress Angelina Jolie, on November 20. By Leatherbiz. The vehicle, estimated between €600,000 and €800,000, will be a highlight of The Exceptional Sale, which features rare and… Continue reading Angelina Jolie’s rare Ferrari headlines at auction
8 October 2024 Inspiring venue for Phi 1.618 Paris-based leathergoods brand Phi 1.618 was one of the brands that took part in the Première Classe event at the end of September. By Leatherbiz. Founder, Juliette Angeletti, said afterwards that she had been delighted by the venue, an underground shopping centre called Carrousel du Louvre. As… Continue reading Inspiring venue for Phi 1.618
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.
