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Opportunities in leather should apply to all genders

Published: April 26, 2022

Mike Redwood discusses the need for more women in the leather industry and the opportunities available.

French tannery launches tuna leather footwear

Published: April 12, 2022

French tannery Mégisserie de la Molière has partnered with seafood processing group Barba to create a brand of tuna leather.

Leather training expert calls for an end to hide waste

Published: November 17, 2021

A tanning industry trainer in Senegal has called for an end to the under exploitation of domestic animal skins for leather production, available in large quantities in the country especially after religious ceremonies throughout the year.

See the future of sustainable leather in ILM’s next webinar

Published: September 8, 2021

On September 29, Evolved By Nature CEO Dr Gregory Altman will delve into how the leather industry can work together with recent advances in biotechnology to create a sustainable future, in a webinar hosted by ILM.

Lexus collaboration shows leatherworking techniques and contemporary design

Published: November 30, 2020

Leather artisan Otis Ingrams, who recently collaborated with Lexus to create a one-of-a-kind leather seat inspired by the design and takumi craftsmanship found in the Lexus LC coupe, will be among the high-calibre speakers in the upcoming ILM Digital Automotive Leather Supply Chain Forum. An industry first, the virtual event will be held on December 9, 2020 at 1.30pm GMT (2.30pm CET). For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

Porsche and Puma team up for limited shoe edition

Published: November 18, 2020

The luxury car manufacturer and the global sportswear company have teamed up to create a limited-edition collection of shoes celebrating the 911 Turbo.

Call a spade a spade

Published: November 4, 2020

The campaign for Plain English is intended to fight for clear language in public communication, opposing what is called gobbledygook, jargon and legalese. Many people either deliberately or thoughtlessly create confusion by using overly complex language that no one can understand. Where legal matters are concerned, this can be of grave importance.

FCA and Groupe PSA create Stellantis

Published: July 16, 2020

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA have announced that the corporate name of the new group will be Stellantis. Meanwhile, Groupe PSA said it remains focussed on its ambition to provide clean, safe and affordable mobility solutions.

Burberry to create new business units for shoes and accessories

Published: July 8, 2020

The British fashion label said it is evolving its approach to products and the creation of three new business units is part of the next phase of its strategy.

Thinking about raw material

Published: January 15, 2020

When thinking about raw material these days, we tend to focus on two issues – animal welfare and traceability. These have arisen to create auditable routes which fit into a “tick-box” approach and certainly have their relevance.