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Hermès handbag icon Jane Birkin passes away

Published: July 18, 2023

Actress and singer Jane Birkin, who inspired the Hermès Birkin bag, has passed away at age 76 at her home in Paris, France. Read More...

French government to launch repair reward scheme

Published: July 17, 2023

France has announced a scheme in which consumers will be able to claim money back for clothing and footwear repairs. Read More...

Titan Industries acquires footwear brand Clergerie

Published: July 5, 2023

Titan Industries has reportedly taken over French footwear brand Clergerie, which went into administration in March 2023. Read More...

French bovine leather production still down 7% on 2019

Published: December 8, 2022

The Conseil National du Cuir (CNC) has released its 2022 Economic Report, detailing how the French tanning industry is handling the challenges of a post-Covid global market.

Hermès expands training to include cutting and stitching

Published: October 27, 2022

The École Hermès des savoir-faire (Hermès apprenticeship training school) is expanding its program to include a qualification in leather cutting and stitching.

19 French exhibitors to head to APLF ASEAN

Published: October 5, 2022

France will take to APLF ASEAN in force, with 19 exhibitors showcasing hides and skins, chemicals and finished leather.

French textile firm Chargeurs acquires Cambridge Satchel Company

Published: August 24, 2022

British bag manufacturer Cambridge Satchel Company has been acquired by French textile business Chargeurs.

Serge Ramière awarded Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite

Published: July 28, 2022

French tanning industry figure Serge Ramière has been awarded a knighthood, the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite.

Frank Boehly appointed President of France Industries Créatives

Published: June 27, 2022

President of the Conseil National du Cuir, Frank Boehly, has been appointed to lead France Industries Créatives.

CNC reports French leather sector recovered in 2021

Published: April 25, 2022

The Conseil National du Cuir (CNC) has published its World Trade in the Leather Industry report for 2021, showing that the French leather industry has maintained strong performance despite Covid-19.