Search Results for: leather

Hand-buffered, hand-crumpled and hand-painted, the leathers proposed in this edition of Lineapelle increasingly offer works of fine craftsmanship, conveying the added value and uniqueness that distinguish the Italian product from the production of the rest of the world. Italian tanneries are proposing leathers produced with a careful eye on detail, often hand-crafted to produce materials […]

For its pursuit of quality, for the breadth of its offering, or for logistical reasons, Lineapelle attracts tanners from all over the world, and is a favourite of designers, buyers and global product managers too: here they come together, bringing input from all sectors. Sofie D’Hoore is a total look Belgian brand which produces women’s […]

The Russians need the Italian leather sector and Italian tanners need to strengthen trade relations with Moscow. And so the former plan to invest in Italian technology and expertise to support the path of growth of the Russian leather industry. Manufacturing in Moscow, meanwhile, focuses on hides produced by Italian tanneries for high-end footwear lines […]

Creativity, innovation, specialisation and an attentive service. The exhibitors of fabrics and synthetics at Lineapelle are sharpening their knives against the competition, seeking the umpteenth, essential qualitative leap. Daniele Banelli, owner of Tissés, a company that produces materials for leather goods and footwear in Prato, confirms: “We have had to change our strategy, no longer […]

The message from the three finalists in the Vogue Italia competition Who is on Next?, held in July, is loud and clear: “Leather is fundamental!” for the new generation of Italian designers who are focusing on high quality and careful research into materials. The new accessory talents share a unanimous view and they are successfully […]

The Lineapelle organisational machine is always busy and on the go. While the umpteenth, brilliant edition draws to a close, the international leather benchmark fair is already looking to the future and to the dates of its next edition, scheduled from Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 February 2017, at Fieramilano Rho. The reference season will […]

“The luxury handbag is growing, and that’s fine. The premium end one, Michael Kors level so to speak, too. The ones suffering are the Italians who ask us for product at that level, but that is made here where the costs are much higher.” Giorgia is a designer. She has a company in Milan that […]

It is an excellent opportunity to make all kinds of new contacts, with manufacturers, designers, creatives.” This is how Philippe Joucla, who with his Mégisserie Lauret (French tannery specialising in lambskin and goatskin) participates at trade fairs around the world, explains the decision to participate at Lineapelle Milano. 478 foreign exhibitors are crowding the halls […]

The two days of contemporaneity (today and tomorrow) are not the only thing emphasising the synergy between Lineapelle and the catwalks of Milano Moda Donna. There is also an “event within an event”, set to take place from today until 26 September on Piazza Gae Aulenti, at the Unicredit Pavilion. Here, the National Chamber of […]

To get going again. Or to dedicate yourself once more. To be present at the leading event in the leather sector and show off your best collections to the best clients. Although the economic situation is not smiling on the fashion industry at the moment, as a result of problems that have now become chronic […]