The Italian leather and fashion accessories’ industry, amid duties, obstacles and declining markets, face a downturn, but show surprising resilience. According to data released by Confindustria Accessori Moda, 2024 ended with a turnover of 30 billion euro, down 8.6% from the previous year. The negative trend continues in the first half of 2025, with a […]
More than 20,000 visitors came to the 100th edition of Micam Milano (footwear) and 128th edition of Mipel (leather goods). The majority of operators interviewed described the balance of the shows as stable when compared with that of the last editions. Expectations on the eve, however, were marked by caution, given the geopolitical context. The […]
A year ago, global fashion shopping platform Lyst ranked Dragon Diffusion’s Santa Croce bag fifth among the most sought-after products in its April–June index. Over the same period, searches for the model rose by 197% compared with the previous quarter. The boom propelled the Belgian label, known for its handwoven leather bags, into the spotlight...
There are market pressures, there are increasingly stringent regulations, there is the industry’s sense of responsibility. Among all the commitments of European and international tanning, the challenge of water stands out. This was discussed at the 2025 edition of the Sustainable Leather Forum, the event (Sept. 8) organized in Paris by Alliance France Cuir with...
Gen Z (those born between 1995 and 2010) are often described as “the most influenced by influencers, the most obsessed with brands and with wealth culture”, explained Eric Briones, managing director of the Journal du Luxe, during his talk at the Sustainable Leather Forum. On the surface, they might seem the perfect target for brand...
So far, it hasn’t been a positive 2025 for the global leather industry. According to the numbers published by Li Yu Zhong (vice president of the benchmark association CLIA), the Chinese supply chain is no exception. In the period from January to June, the People’s Republic’s tanning industry reported revenue down 0.8% year-on-year. Not a […]
On 1 December, London’s Royal Albert Hall will become the beating heart of global fashion as it hosts the Fashion Awards 2025. Organised by the British Fashion Council, the event is not only a celebration of creativity but also an important fundraiser for the BFC Foundation. Among the most coveted honours is Designer of the […]
A promising start for Micam and Mipel. The two trade fairs, reference points for footwear and leather goods respectively, are bringing together more than 1,000 brands at FieraMilano Rho until tomorrow, Tuesday, September 9. Yesterday—Sunday, September 7—the opening ceremony marked the 100th edition of Micam, which features 870 brands, including 401 Italian and 469 international […]
With the passing of Giorgio Armani, a defining chapter of Italian fashion comes to a close. Founder of his eponymous maison in 1975, Armani redefined the very idea of elegance with a style both essential and rigorous. His name is most often linked to unstructured jackets, neutral palettes and fluid fabrics. Yet there is a […]
The second quarter mitigates the downturn, but between production, exports and turnover, the semester of Italian footwear remains decidedly in negative territory. The picture remains complex and the outlook still opaque. In other words, more than half of the entrepreneurs surveyed (58%) expect to end the year with lower turnover than in 2024. Here are […]
No news for Italian leather goods. The first half of the year is still marked by the proverbial “no news is bad news”. In other words: unsatisfactory. The second half of the year doesn’t suggest any reversal of the trend. At most, there is talk of “easing” the downturn due to an easier comparison with...
The rally in luxury brand performance shows a split picture. Victoria Beckham and Golden Goose are on the rise, while Lanvin slows down. The battle between classic and sporty footwear has a clear winner and loser. Golden Goose sneakers are racing ahead, while in just two years Sergio Rossi — famed for its elegant shoes...
The effort (or, rather, the hope) to ease the effects of the trade war. Growth prospects for the automotive supply chain. A demand for personal luxury goods that remains lukewarm, if not cold. From an industry fair (ACLE) and a bank survey (Barclays) come smoke signals on the state of the Chinese market — a...
Mexico says enough is enough. “It’s over. Those who want to import footwear (mainly from Asia and at low prices) will have to pay duties”. Mexico’s Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said this while announcing the end of the Immex program for finished footwear. Used illicitly, the program allowed the import of low-priced footwear from Asia. […]
Signed in the summer of 2023, the deal included the transfer of three of Marfrig’s plants in Uruguay to the Minerva Group for the sum of 675 million reais (more than 106 million euro at today’s exchange rate). Now tariffs are complicating the deal: when, in the framework of Donald Trump’s Trade War, Brazilian meat […]
LVMH is in need of correction, and rumors of spin-offs have been circulating since the beginning of the year. After having dumped its stake in Stella McCartney and put Marc Jacobs on the market, the French holding company is reportedly interested in a deep reorganization and the deal, according to rumors gathered by Fashion Magazine, […]
Something is stirring beneath the surface of the fashion system, and it is not just the carousel of creative directors or the revival of old silhouettes. It is a return to material, to craft. Leather is once again setting the fashion agenda. Bottega Veneta revives an archive icon, Dior Homme — under Anderson — rewrites...
Two episodes, two global brands, one problem repeating itself. First it was Prada’s turn. Which during Milan Men’s Fashion Week had presented a pair of sandals that recalled Indian chappals, triggering a reaction from Maharashtra authorities. Then, in August, Willy Chavarria and Adidas launched “Oaxaca” slip-ons, inspired by Mexican huarache sandals, without involving local communities. […]
Not just a shop, but a tannery-store. In Hamburg, French brand Polène has recreated a contemporary tannery where leather is not simply displayed but experienced, transformed and narrated. Overlooking the canal in the Neustadt district and designed by Snøhetta, the space is inspired by the movement of water and the industrial memory of the port […]
At the beating heart of Parisian fashion, Aurélia Stouls has built a brand that defies convention, celebrating leather as a living, sensual, everyday material. She understood this from childhood: for her, leather is a language. A medium of expression that tells stories, emotions and identities. With her Autumn 2025 collection, the French designer once again...
