14 November 2024 Tibet – Yaks as a practical and cultural part of Tibetan herders Francis Tsang writes on LinkedIn: In the Tibetan communities within China, the slaughtering of domestic yaks during winter has deep cultural roots and is often tied to both practical and ceremonial aspects of life. This practice reflects the close relationship… Continue reading Tibet – Yaks as a practical and cultural part of Tibetan herders
14 November 2024 Public Transport: Ride in Comfort – The Future of Passenger Experience When it comes to public transport, the experience inside matters as much as the journey. Muirhead’s lowest carbon leather not only enhances comfort but also sets a new standard for sustainability. With third-party verified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) results, our genuine… Continue reading Public Transport: Ride in Comfort – The Future of Passenger Experience
14 November 2024 France – Government ministers visit Alliance France Cuir at Paris event Image shows the secretary of state for consumer affairs, Laurence Garnier, with the president of Alliance France Cuir, Christophe Dehard. Leather industry body Alliance France Cuir has described its participation at the 2024 Made In France exhibition as a success. The… Continue reading France – Government ministers visit Alliance France Cuir at Paris event
13 November 2024 Spain – FICE pays tribute to Europe’s reaction to Valencia disaster Rosana Perán The president of Spanish footwear federation FICE, Rosana Perán, has said colleagues from across Europe had been in touch immediately to offer sympathy and solidarity after the recent floods in Valencia and other parts of Spain. Report by Leatherbiz.… Continue reading Spain – FICE pays tribute to Europe’s reaction to Valencia disaster
13 November 2024 Brazil – Growth for Minerva in Q3 while profit remains down Minerva Foods has reported its financial results for the third quarter of the 2024 fiscal year, when net revenue was up 20.3% to R$8.5 billion (US$1.47 billion). By ILM. The company reported a total slaughter of 1.1 million head of cattle… Continue reading Brazil – Growth for Minerva in Q3 while profit remains down
13 November 2024 Analysis of Possible Trump Footwear Tariffs Federico Furia, Product Director at International Brands Group BV writes on LinkedIn: The Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on Chinese-made footwear could drastically reshape the global footwear market, impacting production costs, consumer prices, and industry dynamics worldwide. Given that approximately 70% of shoes sold in the U.S.… Continue reading Analysis of Possible Trump Footwear Tariffs
12 November 2024 The Leather of the Future Gianfranco Dalle Mese writes on LinkedIn: We often ask ourselves: “What will tomorrow’s leather look like?” It’s not an easy question, especially when we’re working with a material that’s been around for millennia. But the answer is that the leather will be exactly as it is today,… Continue reading The Leather of the Future
12 November 2024 More stress for fashion sector in Italy Tax credit row could threaten Made in Italy Giovanna Ceolini at Micam in Milan in September 2024 Leathergoods and footwear manufacturers in Italy are threatening legal action in response to what they claim is an unfair demand from the government for back taxes. By Leatherbiz.… Continue reading More stress for fashion sector in Italy
12 November 2024 Series: Leather Myths and Realities Arlei leather writes on Linkedin: To back up such claims about this impact and the comparison between genuine leather and synthetic materials, there are several scientific studies and data from international organizations that can support these points, We support a hashtag #LeatherLaw that defends consumers and the… Continue reading Series: Leather Myths and Realities
11 November 2024 Introducing the latest Burnham fashion colours Tasman’s newest Burnham fashion colours are on display at the Moore & Giles showroom in High Point—and they’re looking stunning. Each leather piece showcases the depth and elegance Tasman is known for, bringing fresh inspiration and timeless style to any design. Which shade catches your eye?
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.
