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How long should your shoes last?

Mike Redwood Published: January 11, 2023

Mike Redwood asks whether we should accept shoes that disintegrate after a few years or opt for well-designed footwear made with leather that can be easily maintained and repaired.

Designer Brands announces new CEO

Published: January 9, 2023

Footwear manufacturer Designer Brands has announced a planned CEO transition for 2023, with Doug Howe to lead the company from April.

Leather goods wins over technology in a polycrisis year

Mike Redwood Published: December 20, 2022

Mike Redwood ends the year with a word of caution and a call for the leather industry to stick together against the problems of 2022 and those ahead.

Renault Group CEO to take over as ACEA President

Published: December 20, 2022

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has announced Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo as its President for 2023.

Luxury industries are facing a polycrisis

Mike Redwood Published: November 2, 2022

Mike Redwood looks at how the luxury industries have adapted over time, and the many challenges they face on the horizon.

Italian Fashion Team acquired by Golden Goose

Published: October 14, 2022

Footwear brand Golden Goose has acquired one of its suppliers, Italian Fashion Team for an undisclosed sum.

Never prevent an opportunity for learning

Published: October 12, 2022

Mike Redwood discusses how important it is for the industry to be open to the public and to those who wish to learn more about the process of leather making.

Further declines in September for Brazilian hide exports

Published: October 11, 2022

Hide exports for September 2022 continue declines against 2021, despite improving over August, according to the latest data released by SECEX (Foreign Trade Secretariat) of the Ministry of Economy and reported by CICB/Brazilian Leather.

Italian Fashion Chamber predicts record results in 2022

Published: September 9, 2022

The Italian fashion industry is expected to reach record results in 2022, according to Italian Fashion Chamber President Carlo Capasa.

Marfrig CEO takes over at BRF

Published: September 1, 2022

Brazilian meat group BRF CEO Lorival Nogueira Luz Jr. has resigned and has been succeeded by Marfrig CEO Miguel Gularte.