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Let’s have some new stories

Mike Redwood

Mike Redwood shares insight for March/April 2026 of ILM. In it, he discusses the stories that are told, repeated and distributed in the leather industry and how a refresh is required in order to communicate leather's true value. Read More...

Pride of place

Mike Redwood

In his latest column, Mike Redwood discusses how industries such as leather can be incorporated into coherent, resilient and legitimate economic landscapes. Read More...

Uncovering true value

Mike Redwood

In his latest ILM column, Mike Redwood discusses how Dubai’s luxury boom is faltering amid geopolitical and economic pressures, exposing a wider industry shift in which consumers are rejecting logo-driven consumption in favour of craft-based value. Read More...

The leather story goes digital

Mike Redwood

Mike Redwood shares insight for January/February 2026 of ILM. In it, he discusses how the industry needs to be expanding to embrace digital platforms and formats in order to engage a wider global audience and modernise how leather storytelling insights are shared. Read More...

From EUDR to tannery tech in ILM March/April 2026 issue

In the March/April 2026 digital issue of ILM, available now, learn about the complexities of India’s leather industry and what experts think about the EUDR decision. In addition, read event insights from Lineapelle 107 in Milan and the Society of Master Saddlers’ Annual National Saddlery Competition 2026 in London. Read More...