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Training workshop on leather goods

Published: March 19, 2021

The Footwear Design and Development Institute in Noida, India, has organised a month-long training workshop on leather goods, taking place at Langei International in Nongpok Sanjenbam.

LVMH vocational trade fair promotes leather goods skills

Published: March 11, 2021

The Village des Métiers d’Excellence LVMH is an annual vocational trade fair promoting work-study programs and apprenticeships in creative, craft and retail professions. This year’s virtual fair, taking place on March 12, 2021, will include sessions on careers in leather goods, design, jewellery and more, led by specialists.

Pittards collaborates on anti-bacterial leather technology

Published: February 18, 2021

UK based tanner Pittards has partnered with a bacterial growth specialist for anti-bacterial leather.

Former Smythson CEO joins Italy’s Valextra

Published: February 10, 2021

The British manufacturer of luxury stationery and leather goods is currently led by the Chairman of its parent company.

Furla appoints long-time partner as CEO

Published: January 29, 2021

The family-owned Italian leather goods label has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer.

Sales of luxury goods in China up 48% in 2020

Published: January 18, 2021

Sales of luxury goods in China increased 48% in 2020 to CNY346 billion (US$53.5 billion), with leather goods performing particularly well.

India plans to raise duties on leather goods imports

Published: December 18, 2020

The Indian government is reportedly planning to raise duties on a range of imports including leather goods and textile products, as well as to tighten rules of origin.

High-end Australian leather goods brand goes into liquidation

Published: December 18, 2020

Mon Purse, a customisable leather handbag company founded in 2014 by Australian fashion entrepreneur Lana Hopkins, has collapsed

JBS Couros launches Leather Labs digital platform

Published: December 14, 2020

The Brazilian tanning Group’s new digital platform aims to serve small and mid-size manufacturers of leather goods, as well as architects, decorators, artisans, weavers and end-consumers.

Pakistan’s leather exports decline 6.8%

Published: December 8, 2020

Between July and October, Pakistan’s leather goods exports declined 6.8% year-on-year, to US$271.23 million.