Formal models with a sneaker’s sole. And, above all, in Italian leather. The Crossover Longwing hybrid shoe (pictured from wolfandshepherd.com) of Los Angeles brand Wolf & Shepherd has been a great success. Launched at the end of last year, the model immediately sold, out and then accumulated a waiting list of over 2,500 people in...
D&G walk the catwalk in Florence. Models paraded along a huge red stage, lily-shaped, to celebrate the entire magnificence of the Florentine Renaissance. On September 2nd, in the evening, Dolce & Gabbana presented their men’s Alta Sartoria collection, in the Salone dei Cinquecento (the Hall of the Five Hundred), which is the most imposing chamber […]
Fashion brand Escada files for bankruptcy by submitting the application in its original offices place, in Germany. Escada SE has petitioned the Court of Munich. The women’s luxury brand, which currently manufactures leather shoes and bags in Italy, claimed they want to carry on with their work activity in Germany while setting some development plans […]
At this point, we may well talk about a made in Italy masterwork which, more than likely, will go expectedly sold out. The new partnership between Prada and Adidas Originals has brought back a classic, timeless footwear model, namely the Superstar sneakers, re-designed in a modern style attitude. The legendary shoe model, which was first […]
Reebok’s First Pitch starts with leather. The known US-based sport clothing company launched its new platform to develop personalized footwear. An innovative project that takes its 1st steps from the classic sneaker: the Beekeeper Classic Leather. Reebok’s First Pitch Officially announced at the start of August, , First Pitch is now ready to go online. […]
Belstaff focuses on leather in its new selling store in New York. In fact, the historic British brand has resolutely decided to make and sell leather outerwear. This is (also) one of the reasons why, in the store they have recently inaugurated, in the Meatpacking District, not only leather distinguishes supply. In other words, Belstaff […]
When in 2017 they launched their own leather goods’ brand, married couple Kasia Gaborec and Brendan McEvoy had two objectives. The 1st one was to celebrate the work of Ted Carbery, Kasia’s grandfather, a maker of saddles that survived a terrible aneurysm that left him debilitated. The 2nd was to retail their Men’s collection in […]
A trip that took Moore & Giles from sofas to handbags, to escape bankruptcy and find itself stronger. The US-based company was at risk, as its activities focused on supplying leather for footwear was decreasing due to the relocation of US manufacturing in Asia. What to do? The company didn’t give up. It got into […]
Promoters have started by saying to Les Echos that they are not the ones who have invented the “déstockage” service. They are rather upgrading it in terms of quality and reliability. As a matter of fact, fashion houses must deal with the stock issue, which is a real problem. Provisions of materials and components, stored...
Setting, relating to time, is around the mid-1600s. Some wild animals, such as alligators, bears, wild boars and wolves roam across woods and meadows, around marshes and rivers. Men hunt them to provision themselves with food and safeguard their own living space. Of course, they also take their hides. They tan hides to make shoes, […]
There are 3 key words: quality, timing and service. Something Gianni Russo, president of UNIC – Italian Tanneries and of Russo di Casandrino, mentions multiple times as he analyzes the present and future of Italian leather segment with one acknowledgment: “The absolute uncommonality of the tragedy we experienced and the situation now”. Everything “makes it […]
Another financial operation focused on Italy’s leather segment: English tanning group Crest Leather announced the acquisition of I.C. Industria Conciaria, company located in Arzignano’s district. Crest Leather buys I.C. Industria Conciaria “Crest Leather Ltd, leading company in the production of leather for the furniture and home décor segment – reads an official note sent to […]
Leather masks and 9 different screaming looks. Lady Gaga won the 2020 MTV VMAs, winning 5 awards, including artist of the year, song of the year and the first Tricon Award. Above all, she is the queen in leather and style: the pop star confirms herself as a lover of extravagance, with a choice of […]
Alien changes its “skin”. An artisan in the UK, owner of a leather goods store, has made the monstrous mask to be brought by Ridley Scott on the big screen. How? By creating a leather mask inspired by the famous one. A significant effort from a practical standpoint: according to comments made on social media, […]
Semey Tannery reopened its doors. Located in the Eastern area of Kazakhstan, the company had closed down 10 years ago, but thanks to a partnership with another business of the tanning segment and an investment fund, the company has finally reopened. Semey Tannery reopens The Investment Fund of Kazakhstan JSC announced on June3rd that it signed […]
An extraordinary partnership for Cuoio di Toscana. In fact, Dolce & Gabbana have chosen the Consortium for the manufacturing of a few one-of-a-kind items they are going to present along with their new Alta Sartoria men’s collection. They will spotlight such collection during an upcoming event, scheduled in Florence on 2nd September 2020, arranged by […]
One and a half months after the latest public statements, Brunello Cucinelli (in the Imagoeconomica picture) confirms the outlook regarding the next future. In other words, in 2020 revenues are due to drop by 10%, but will pick up again in 2021, as they will supposedly increase by 15%. Meanwhile, at the end of the […]
The pandemic has been affecting, of course, Italian leather as well. Analysis details provided by UNIC – Italian Tanneries Economic Department on ISTAT data and figures highlight such effects rather harshly. In fact, from January to May 2020, Italian leather tanning industry “went down by 32% in terms of seasonal revenues; on top of that,...
In the first six months of 2020, British tanning exports reached 74.8 million pounds (that is, around 83.3 million euros), in terms of value. Revenues, which account for the overseas turnover overall, resulting from raw hides and finished leather, have therefore decreased by 39.5% on annual basis. Such performance has been obviously affected by the […]
Timothy Oulton buys out, from DFS group, The Sofa Workshop, a manufacturer of leather sofas. DFS, a British retailer actively playing in the UK, Spain, The Netherlands and Ireland, and listed at the London Stock Exchange, announced it publicly. The group’s sofas have been acquired by another home furnishings top player, founded by Tim Oulton […]
