Positive Spanish leather export results in January-May
Spanish exports of semi-tanned and tanned leather continued at record levels in the first five months of 2023, while raw hide and skin exports have fallen. Read More...
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Record pace continues for Spanish leather exports in Q1
Spanish exports of tanned and semi-tanned leather continued at a record pace in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest data from the General Directorate of Customs. Read More...
Fur-free collection – the new trend in the fashion industry
Henan Prosper and Colomer 1792 have announced a new fur-free sheepskin collection from long-hair shearling – “MIX”. Read More...
UzCharmExpo and ShoesStar to take place in April
Organisers have announced that the UzCharmExpo and ShoesStar trade shows will take place from April 5-7, 2023. Read More...
Alternative material investment halved in 2022
“Next-gen material” investment halved last year, according to the 2022 State of the Industry Report: Next-gen Materials, published by the Material Innovation Initiative (MII). Read More...
Greek fur and leather industries to benefit from EU grant
The European Commission has approved up to €30 million for Greek fur and leather producers affected by Russia sanctions.
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Zegna reports success in 2021 and vows to drop fur
The Zegna Group has posted its full 2021 financial results, showing preliminary revenues increasing by 27% over 2020 (Covid impacted) to €1.3 billion (US$1.5 billion).
Read More...Kering announces decision to stop using animal fur
The France-headquartered luxury conglomerate has announced that none of its houses, from Balenciaga to Alexander McQueen, will use animal fur from their Fall 2022 collections onwards.
Read More...More Kering brands opt for fur-free policies
British fashion house Alexander McQueen and luxury Spanish designer Balenciaga, part of French luxury conglomerate Kering, have announced fur-free policies, joining an expanding list of global fashion designers who are dropping fur from their collections, including Prada, Gucci, Armani, Versace, Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, DKNY, Burberry and Chanel.
Read More...UK could ban fur sale after Brexit
British Environment Secretary George Eustice said the ban on fur sales could be in force by the end of 2021.
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