Join BLC, ILM and leather industry professionals at this year’s Leather & Sustainability in Retail Conference 2018 on November 15 in Central London, UK.
Read more...Held July 17-18 at the Pro Magno Events Center in São Paulo, Brazil, 14 Brazilian tanneries will display their leather developments aimed at the fashion sector.
Read more...International Leather Maker (ILM), the multi-platform digital media business for the tanning industry, is the first organisation of its kind to market survey the global tanning sector on a regular basis. ILM is calling on all tanners from any country to complete a short 2018 business confidence survey to gather opinions on the current concerns and positive feelings among tanners.
Read more...The 20th edition of the international trade show takes place June 11-13 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Read more...In a first quarter trading update, the British fashion label says it has achieved a solid performance in retail in a period of transition, with comparable sales up +3%.
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John Graebin
John Graebin, Senior Director of Materials at Deckers Brands, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, will be among the speakers at the upcoming seminar "Sustainability and Transparency in the Leather Supply Chain”, which will take place in the SMART Square area in hall 3 of Premiere Vision Leather on September 20.
Read more...The leather, textile and clothing sectors are among the Government’s key sectors for development.
Read more...Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings has reported a +5.6% sales increase for the month of June.
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Lacoste's Made for Her collection
Revenue for the UK headquartered sports, outdoor and fashion Group increased +25% in the year ending December 31, 2017.
Read more...The luxury French brand has already updated the prices on its Chinese e-commerce platform and across its physical stores.
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ILM has teamed up with the organisers of the Premiere Vision Leather exhibition to host a free seminar on the hot topics of sustainability and traceability in the leather supply chain. The seminar will take place on September 20 during PVL.
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ILM is pleased to announce that it has published its leather industry leading July-August 2018 edition, which is now available on the ILM App for Apple and android devices and in print. The latest 68-page edition features an editorial focus on the Italian tanning cluster in Tuscany and showcases some the latest leather chemicals to enter the market
Read more...The MonteNapoleone District, an association comprised of over 150 luxury brands located in Milan’s ‘Quadrilatero della Moda’, has launched an official WeChat account to establish “a stronger connection” with Chinese consumers.
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The story of vegetable-tanned leather and the Tuscan values will be presented to visitors during the leather collection preview of Lineapelle London.
Read more...The global sportswear manufacturer has reported higher earnings for both its fourth quarter and full year results for fiscal 2018.
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The upcoming autumn edition of the international exhibition for leather, textile and manufacturing accessories will host a Leather Manufacturing area for the first time.
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Hans van Haarst
Leather chemical maker, Smit & zoon, plays an active role in making the leather value chain sustainable. As a 7th generation family-owned business, the Company has a long-term focus and continuously acts with future generations in mind. Leather processing products are its core business and Smit & zoon is determined to ensure their continuity.
Read more...The Italian luxury brand is reported to have appointed former fashion magazine journalist Riccardo Vannetti as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
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International Leather Maker (ILM) is organising a half-day conference titled “Tannery 2030” in the Chinese city of Shanghai, on the day before the start of the 20th edition of the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE). The afternoon conference will take place at the Jumeirah Himalayas 5-star luxury hotel, located next to the Shanghai New International Conference and Exhibition Center (SNIEC), where the ACLE will be held.
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The Netherlands based leather chemical manufacturer says the scholarship fund will be used by the university for research on sustainable leather manufacturing.
Read more...The UK headquartered footwear retailer and manufacturer has announced that its CEO, Mike Shearwood, has left the Company with immediate effect.
Read more...The Germany headquartered specialty chemicals manufacturer celebrated its 150-year anniversary in early June 2018 with a series of events and activities.
Read more...After Stella McCartney, French luxury holding Kering is in talks with the Scottish designer for the reownership of the label.
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Tanning Group, PrimeAsia is looking to fill a number of vacant job positions at its Vietnam production facility.
Read more...Shares in Italy based, high-end footwear and leather goods maker, Salvatore Ferragamo fell on June 20 after the luxury group’s controlling family sold shares at a steep discount, sparking concern about the group’s profitability.
Read more...The Spanish designer, who launched his first men’s shoe collection in the 1970s, is seeking to grow the men’s footwear business of his luxury label by 20%.
Read more...The Spanish Group, owner of the Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier and Nina Ricci fashion brands, has acquired premium Belgian label Dries Van Noten.
Read more...U.S. based Decker Brands, which designs, markets and distributes footwear, clothing and accessories, has announced the appointment of Steve Fasching to Chief Financial Officer effective July 16, 2018.
Read more...The Germany headquartered manufacturer of luxury writing instruments, watches and accessories launched its new #MY4810 luggage collection In Florence, Italy, on June 14.
Read more...Footwear, accessories and clothing brand, Nine West, is reported to have sold its shoe and handbags businesses to U.S. based Authentic Brands Group.
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Carpetex Lederhilfsmittel GmbH, located in Kempen, Germany was founded in 1920 and is a family-owned company. As a globally active provider of special auxiliary agents used in the leather industry, the company excels particularly with its full-service range of products for the beamhouse and individual advice on technical applications.
Read more...The former Director of Ready-to-Wear Design at French luxury brand, Céline, succeeds Tomas Maier as Creative Director of Bottega Veneta.
Read more...The British leather goods and accessories brand, whose 70% approximate sales are in the UK, says tourists are spending elsewhere in Europe.
Read more...Tomas Maier, who joined the Italian luxury brand as Creative Director in 2001, is leaving the Company.
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Luxury automotive OEM, Bentley, celebrated Sewing Machine Day on June 13 by shining a light on the people and technology behind its world-class, industry leading stitching and embroidery. The 120-strong dedicated sewing team at its assembly plant located in Crewe, England, are highly experienced artisans – some having as much as 40 years’ experience.
Read more...The agreement signed with a leading Chinese automobile manufacturer aims to develop ‘Cockpit of the Future’ technologies and sustainable mobility solutions.
Read more...High-end French footwear designer, Christian Louboutin, has won a five year-long lawsuit against Dutch company Van Haren, which also produced shoes with a red sole; considered as a distinctive feature of the Louboutin fashion label.
Read more...The manufacturer of automotive seating systems and components has announced that its Board of Directors has commenced a comprehensive search process to identify a new CEO as Bruce McDonald steps down from his role as Chairman and CEO with immediate effect.
Read more...Together with NGOs Solidaridad and CSR Netherlands, chemicals supplier Stahl has launched the ‘Green Tanning Initiative’, a three-year programme aimed at promoting environmentally friendly leather making and creating sustainable employment in the Ethiopian leather industry.
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John Graebin
ILM is pleased to announce that John Graebin, Senior Director of Materials, Deckers Brands, will be one of three presenters during the upcoming “ILM Traceability in the Leather Supply Chain – part 2” free webinar taking place on June 20, 2018.
Read more...Patrizio Bertelli, CEO and owner, Prada, said his son would take over the leadership of the Italian luxury label and that an acquisition by a third party is not an option.
Read more...Named Power Store, the new, larger retail format seeks to “inspire and build a community, and offer our customers an immersive experience, with an ultra-local approach”, says Richard Johnson, CEO, Foot Locker.
Read more...Specialty chemicals supplier Lanxess will be exhibiting at the upcoming edition of Achema, taking place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on June 11-15.
Read more...ILM is pleased to announce that Michael Costello, Director of Sustainability global leather chemical makers and suppliers, Stahl will be one of three presenters during the upcoming “ILM Traceability in the Leather Supply Chain – part 2” free webinar taking place on June 20, 2018.
Read more...A group of students from the Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT) in Northampton, visited TFL’s new Global Fashion Centre Castelfranco di Sotto as well as the chemical supplier’s Automotive Centre in Montebello, also in Italy.
Read more...The 46th National Conference of the Italian Association of Leather Chemists (AICC) is taking place on June 8 in Castelfranco di Sotto in Tuscany.
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Pia de Lancel collection
Luxury Swiss holding, Richemont, completed the sale of the French leather goods company to Italy based Piquadro on June 2.
Read more...U.S. based branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, VF Corporation, has completed the acquisition of the Altra brand, whose men’s casual shoe collection also includes leather.
Read more...The U.S. headquartered fashion Group has posted a +10.8% increase in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2018 but the cautious outlook for 2019 has failed to impress market analysts, with shares declining -6% upon the announcement of results on May 30.
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