For Ecco, “product is king”, while pricing — although important — is not the be-all and end-all. The Danish group also relies on its integrated supply chain, which includes its own tanneries in the Netherlands, Indonesia, Thailand, and China. Ecco is experiencing strong growth in Southern Europe, as explained by Silvia Capozza (pictured), the region’s […]
Las Toscas, a town in the province of Santa Fe, has always been linked to Curtiembre Arlei, the largest industrial plant in the area and a source of employment for many families. Recently, however, tensions have been building, fueled by an article in a local newspaper claiming alleged environmental problems and health risks. In the […]
The latest edition of Lineapelle London (8 July) is now in the books. Held at the Ham Yard Hotel, the event brought together an international line-up of exhibitors — predominantly Italian — to present their SS 26/27 collections to a British fashion industry audience. Once again, the event proved to be a fertile ground for […]
A book to tell the story of an extraordinary cultural endeavour. “La Conceria di Pompei – Regio I, Insula 5” is the publishing project presented by UNIC – Italian Tanneries and Lineapelle, bringing together historical memory, industrial heritage, and the promotion of cultural assets. It is not only a high-quality publication, but also a tangible […]
“The EUDR must be simplified”. Eighteen ministers of agriculture from EU countries (out of 27: qualified majority) have sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calling for a quick simplification of the Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). According to the signatories (Italy, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Rep., Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, […]
During the first quarter of 2025, Italian leather goods declined on all fronts: turnover, exports, domestic consumption and industrial production, reported Assopellettieri’s economic publication, based on the analysis from the Confindustria Accessori Moda Study Center. The schedule for a recovery has been postponed. Italian leather goods decline, starting with exports In the January-March 2025 period,...
How to save the leather goods sector from the crisis: that was the focus of the extraordinary open City Council meeting held in Scandicci on the evening of Thursday 3 July (click here to watch the replay). Titled “Fashion and leather in Tuscany: understanding the crisis to shape new development scenarios”, the session featured contributions […]
A wave of counterfeit, but sophisticated Lady Dior handbags flooded the luxury second-hand market between 2023 and 2025, fooling even major authentication platforms. This phenomenon, uncovered by a group of collectors and chronicled in an investigation by Glitz.Paris, involves more than 150 exotic leather bags sold in France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, […]
Soldini’s first eighty years: postwar struggles and sacrifices, foresight, growth and then success. Born in 1945 from a small basement workshop, Calzaturificio Fratelli Soldini in Capolona (Arezzo) turned eighty and celebrated it with a big event at the company. An all-Italian story that was honored by the presence of the Minister of Business and Made...
The dialogue on the EUDR, which has required so much energy and mediation efforts without a satisfactory solution for Italian tanning, is far from closed. Because Brussels is playing out future challenges of the EUDR, which is agreeable in its goals of combating deforestation, but not in the way it involves bovine hides. “This is […]
Preliminary data from the Italian tanning industry and the results of European and non-European supply chains had already hinted at it: it was a difficult 2024 for leather. The Economic Results of the Italian Tanning Industry, processed by UNIC – Italian Tanneries, confirm the complexity of the period. In 2024, Italian production volume dropped by […]
“Seventy-five years of dreams, passion and dedication within the big Dani family”. With this message of unity and gratitude, Giancarlo Dani, CEO of the Venetian tanning group that bears his name, marked the company’s 75th anniversary. The event was held a few days ago at Villa Curti in Sovizzo (Vicenza). A long history of commitment...
British luxury leather goods brand Smythson has been acquired by Oakley Capital, following its sale by the Tivoli group to the private equity firm. Meanwhile, Furla has reached an agreement with its financial creditors, marking a major step forward in resolving the business crisis it entered in 2024. In other news, activist fund Parvus Asset...
“Leather plays a central role for Sebago. It’s the beginning of everything”. The creative director of the brand Marco Tamponi, founded Sebago in the USA (in Maine) in 1946. He told us about the value of leather for the brand, and how important the relationship with tanneries is. So relevant, in fact, that it has...
Running a business in a country at war. Vitalie Burlacu (pictured), manager of Ukrainian footwear manufacturer Belsta, shares his experience. “Despite the difficulties caused by the Russian invasion, Belsta continues to operate as normal. We remain a leading brand on the Ukrainian market and are actively expanding our exports. In 2025, our goal is to...
Research, experimentation, and material innovation were at the heart of the end-of-year event at Istituto Modartech in Pontedera (Pisa), held on 25–26 June 2025. The event celebrated the emerging talents stepping into the fashion world. A Creative Exhibition, set up within the institute’s premises, showcased students’ design visions. The occasion also saw the presentation of […]
An important occasion. A goal achieved. Lineapelle returns to Paris, presenting not only the creative evolution of leathers and materials but also its broader commercial and cultural vision. Centre stage: the upcoming edition at Fiera Milano Rho from 23 to 25 September, with all its new content. Lineapelle presents itself in Paris The French leg […]
Finoacinque is a Korean brand with a strong connection to Italy. Founded in 2019 by designer Angela Lee and footwear technician Zuun Kim, the label uses Italian leather to craft shoes destined above all for the Italian market — its main foreign audience. We met Angela Lee (pictured) at her booth at Pitti Uomo in...
Investing during a time of crisis is (almost) “a necessary choice”. So says Conceria Zabri (based in Fucecchio), explaining its recent installation of a photovoltaic system that now covers 30% of its energy needs (the remainder is purchased from certified renewable sources). “We’re facing a very particular economic climate”, explains Consuelo Brillanti, one of the...
Glitz.Paris, a timely and provocative French fashion publication, insinuates doubt: in light of Chanel’s balance sheet numbers, it claims Nevold is only useful to empty warehouses. The French fashion label, however, strikes back blow by blow from the columns of the same publication: unsold values are not so problematic, adding that the B2B deadstock sales...
