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Timberland partners with Clot for sustainable collection

Published: August 17, 2022

Timberland has partnered with Hong Kong streetwear label Clot for an Eastern culture-inspired capsule that uses only “eco-innovative materials”.

Promoting leather hand-in-hand with designers

ILM Contributor Published: July 26, 2022

Mike Redwood celebrates the recent successes of the industry in engaging designers in the promotion of leather.

Dr Martens launches resale scheme

Published: June 13, 2022

British footwear brand Dr Martens has partnered with second-hand marketplace Depop to launch a new resale scheme.

Second-hand luxury gaining momentum in China

Published: November 18, 2020

Up to now, Chinese consumers were reported to be resistant to purchasing second-hand luxury items, but Millennials and Gen Z are said to be shifting their focus as a result of the pandemic.

A balanced view

Published: November 11, 2020

The last decade has seen very little growth in productivity in industry, even during the last five when we were well clear of the financial crisis and GDP growth should have been accelerating. Governments have been baffled as it has been such growth that increases incomes and wealth.

Amazon to use J.C. Penney and Sears stores as distribution centres

Published: August 17, 2020

E-commerce giant Amazon could use vacant J.C. Penney and Sears stores as distribution centres, according to U.S. media reports.

Pre-loved fashion as the new consumer model

Published: June 26, 2020

Rebelle, the online platform for high-quality luxury goods, said in its Resale Report 2020 that, as an effect of the Covid-19 crisis, there has been a 40% increase in the search for investment pieces, such as the Hermès Birkin Bag, especially at the end of March.

CNC mobilises to help French leather sector

Published: April 8, 2020

Many leather companies in France, from both the industrial and distribution sectors, are at a standstill due to the COVID-19 restriction measures put in place by the French government since March 16.

ATC to manufacture hand sanitisers

Published: April 6, 2020

Usually only granted to companies from the cosmetic and pharmaceutical sectors, France based ATC Tannery Chemicals has succeeded in obtaining a license to manufacture hand sanitisers.

Pre-loved luxury handbags business booming in Hong Kong

Published: March 25, 2020

Sales of second-hand luxury bags are said to be rising in China and Hong Kong as more and more people are selling their luxury goods for cash amid a financial crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak.