Leather has a history of reinventing itself
Mike Redwood discusses leather's reputation of adaptability, highlighting the ways the material has been reinvented through history to adapt to our changing world. Read More...
Business insights for the global leather community
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Tannery closures
Mike Redwood reflects on recent tannery closures, from Pechdo to Pittards, and how it reflects the state of the global leather industry. Read More...
Living at the intersection
Mike Redwood reflects on how urbanisation, climate change and shifts in agriculture reshape both rural and urban environments, with a focus on how the leather industry must reinvent itself to be a solid link in this circular ecosystem. Read More...
The bigger picture for leather
Mike Redwood argues that the modern leather industry, built on centuries of adaptation, is embracing renewable energy, regenerative agriculture and responsible production to support mitigation, the climate and biodiversity. Read More...
AI, time horizons and two economies
Mike Redwood argues for a return to long-term thinking through craft and nature economies—models rooted in regeneration, stewardship and balance between people, planet and progress. Read More...
Date set for Cockpit’s contemporary craft fair
Cockpit, a social enterprise of 175 independent creative businesses in London, has announced dates for its Winter Open Studios, running across two weekends in November and December. Read More...
The technical disruption ahead for leather
Mike Redwood considers how shifting global trade, rising labour costs, automation and AI are disrupting the low-wage model in the leather industry, looking towards a future that balances technology with craft, sustainability and artisanal skill. Read More...
Escaping the traps we set for ourselves
Youth around the world face deepening despair; the leather industry must adapt to offer meaningful, sustainable employment and reclaim its role in a brighter future. Mike Redwood elaborates. Read More...
