A brighter future than you expect
In his final column for ILM, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reflects on the leather industry’s challenges, and why there is plenty to be happy about. Read More...
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The future of exotic leathers
In a time when the industry at wide is suffering, exotic leathers may have a brighter future. Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reports in the March/April 2025 edition of ILM. Read More...
What toll will Trump’s tariffs take?
Trump’s plans for his next term as President have businesses around the world justifiably concerned, but what impact will they actually have on the leather industry? In the first issue of 2025, Tom Hogarth delved into the topic. Read More...
Auditing needs accountability
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth considers the flaw in a trusted auditing system: when it can be exploited to make shortcuts and gains. Read More...
Pressures realised as tanneries struggle
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth looks at recent reports of tanneries closing or shaking up their business to handle the difficult market conditions. Read More...
A lull in luxury spending
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth ponders the recent mixed bag of luxury brand results and a concerning forecast for the top end of leather-using industries. Read More...
Is the luxury industry in trouble?
Warning signs and revenue issues point to the luxury fashion industry facing troubles through 2024. ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth discusses the situation. Read More...
Podcast: Social media tips from leatherworker Yusuf Osman
Tom Hogarth interviews leatherworker Yusuf Osman about his time with the craft, his views on the industry and his tips for how best to navigate social media as a leather business. Read More...
Are they finally starting to get it?
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth considers whether the tide is turning on consumer perception and media attention around the issues with synthetics and the benefits of choosing natural materials such as leather. Read More...
Podcast: Preserving the important things
In this episode, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth covers three articles around some of the most important things for the leather industry to preserve as it continues to change and adapt in the coming years. Read More...
