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Leather in cities

Published: February 22, 2018

When John Waterer wrote his famous little book Leather in Life, Art and Industry, his choice of title emphasised the central role leather had played in the evolution of society up to well into the twentieth century. Leather was such a perfect ‘natural wrapper’ for liquids, human bodies, valuables, that it was to be found in every aspect of the evolution of civilisation, ancient and modern.

Chanel acquires French lambskin tannery

Published: July 13, 2016

The iconic French luxury fashion house pursues its supply chain integration strategy and becomes the majority shareholder of a top sheepskin tannery in France.

Cuir A Paris to be renamed

Published: September 17, 2014

Premiere Vision the new owners of Cuir A Paris announced that they would be changing the name of the show in 2015. They will also rename all its other six shows under the Premiere Vision Paris brand.