Influencing, leather and a new generation
ILM Editor Megan Thomas reflects on leather "influencers" and what their popularity says about the future of the industry, from Gen Z's opinions on luxury to items that are made to last. Read More...
Business insights for the global leather community
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Mandarin ILM features Rolls-Royce exclusive and more
The Mandarin language digital edition of ILM has been published specifically for Mandarin language speakers. Read More...
What’s in a name?
In the May/June 2026 issue of ILM, Editor Megan Thomas reflects on the value of protecting leather not just as a concept, but as a biological material definition. Read More...
Inside Rolls-Royce Motor Cars with ILM May/June 2026 issue
In the May/June 2026 digital issue of ILM, available now, learn about ILM Editor Megan Thomas’ trip to Brazil and tannery visit to Bolzano Brasil, as well as the most recent EUDR decision to exclude leather from the regulation. It also has a strong editorial focus on upholstery leather. Read More...
Hide prices and cattle production
In the March/April 2026 issue of ILM, Editor Megan Thomas reflects on a Brazilian research report that quantifies the relationship between cattle hide prices and cattle production. Read More...
An eye on Southern Africa
ILM Editor Megan Thomas reflects on the growing importance of Southern Africa for the leather industry, referencing Zimbabwe's stabilisation and growing confidence as well as admiring the 2025 finalists of the Real Leather. Stay Different. Africa showcase. Read More...
APLF 2026 – The great leather reset
International Leather Maker (ILM) and APLF Ltd have teamed up again and will host a half-day conference on March 11, 2026 (the day before the start of the APLF). The event is titled: Leather Supply Chain 2026 – The Great Leather Reset. Read More...
A new voice from ILM
In her first editorial comment as Editor, Megan Thomas reflects on the leather industry in the November/December 2025 issue of International Leather Maker (ILM). Read More...
Leather Supply Chain Conference 2026 to kick off ahead of APLF
Organised by International Leather Maker (ILM), the Leather Supply Chain Conference 2026 will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, serving as a key pre-event to APLF 2026 in Hong Kong. Read More...
Job vacancy: Deputy Editor, International Leather Maker
Edify Digital Media Ltd, publisher of International Leather Maker and theSauerReport.com, is looking for a person to fill the role of Deputy Editor. Read More...
