A chair that, in its design, mimics in structure and upholstery, the same relation between the human skeleton and skin. Cassina’s Cab, showcases that leather isn’t simply an aesthetic detail, but rather a way to showcase identity. Mario Bellini explained this concept to Archiportale: when he had worked in 1977 on Cassina’s collection piece, he […]
In the half-year period, running from April to September (the first six months of the annual financial year), Mulberry revenues from sales decreased by 29%. Yet, despite that, the British fashion house is satisfied, anyway, because its business trend “keeps going up constantly”. The relaunch of Alexa bag (in the picture, taken from mulberry.com) has […]
The advertising catch phrase they have opted for to promote its next edition was and still is Back to the Fair. Yet for Simac Tanning Tech such comeback is not going to materialize, as per schedule formerly planned, at the end of February 2021. In other words, the major leather industry technology exhibition has postponed […]
The industry leads the way to renewal. And, necessarily so, they do it while going through one of the most complicated years ever. Yesterday Assomac (the association of manufacturers of technologies for the leather industry) held (remotely, of course) their Annual Assembly. It was an opportunity to take stock of the overall situation and, most […]
Such mark makes ICEC, the Institute of Quality Certification for the Leather Sector, the reference point for Italian chemists. In fact, at the beginning of November, ZDHC, an international project whose aim is to firmly reduce the chemical footprint of textile and fashion industry, accredited the institute. Well, at this point, ICEC is entitled to […]
It is a bag made from crocodile leather, gold and diamonds: it is worth 6 million euros. One of its specific aims is to financially support the ocean clean-up and rescue. The leading player of this project is Boarini Milanesi brand, which is due to produce 3 bag samples: manufacturing will require 1,000 hours of […]
New investment and new factory for Tolomei. In 2017, the French group bought out Le Tanneur, a leather goods manufacturer; following such deal, they are now planning to set up a new manufacturing plant. In other words, in January 2021 the group is reportedly due to open a factory in Monestier-Merlines, situated in the region […]
At the beginning of the 2021 the fashion trade fairs partecipating to the project #strongertogether change their dates. It means that Lineapelle, Micam, Mipel, TheOne and HOMI Fashion&Jewels will be held in March 20-24, 2021, at the Fieramilano Rho trade fair centre. March 20-24 “The successful format of #strongertogether will be repeated – the organizers […]
The 2021 European calendar is changing, in light of various different strategies. Some fairs have confirmed the event, while others have moved it or even cancelled it. Some are still waiting to evaluate the pandemic’s impacts. Almost all, though, have developed some sort of digital format. The last, for now, to communicate the delay of […]
Balenciaga, the next show will be in 2031. Meaning? Calm down, let’s not rush to conclusions. The brand, which has recently announced the opening of a leather goods production site in Cerreto Guidi, has chosen to present the collection for autumn-winter 2021 with a video game. A way to capture the youngest, and take advantage...
Pucci and Ferragamo? Brands that need to be relaunched. Hermès? “To be refreshed”. How is fashion fashion these days? “I’m a little confused…”. These are the words by Frida Giannini, former creative director of Gucci, who, in the last 5 years, has kept her distance from the spotlight of the fashion system, with some “small” […]
Luxury doesn’t just think of tracksuits for staying home. “Comfort will be a dominant theme next spring, but it will not come at the expense of style,” Ganesh Srivats, CEO of Moda Operandi wrote in the Runway Report. The New York e-tailer anticipates fashion trends, offering his customers the pieces his evaluations show Valentino’s excellent […]
The key words are the same as many other market analysis: China and Covid–19. Things aren’t different for the livestock industry, as it has once certainty (China’s importance) and one unknown (the effects of the pandemic). But in 2021 something new will happen: the weakening of the swine flu in Asia (ASFV), which will make […]
“To save the leather supply chain”. This is what the president of the Pakistani tanners association, Anjum Zafar, is asking the government of Islamabad. The risk is that the industry will collapse. The origins of the deep crisis would be primarily structural, starting with the exclusion of tanneries from the refund procedure due to the […]
They have already called it the war of bags. In fact, luxury brands aim to conquer the Chinese market: this is crystal clear at this point. What stands out, in the meantime, is their attempt to carry it out with leather goods rather than promoting other types of products. As a matter of fact, it […]
Not only in China. In fact, heavy demand for luxury bags is widespread all over the world. Apparently, it has broken out simultaneously with the pandemic. British reseller Sellier Knightsbridge, which is the commercial name of The Vestiary Limited, is fully aware of such momentum. At present, they manage to sell one Hermès bag a […]
A simple question: “Jonathan, what do you think about your creative role?”. Yet his answer is rather complex as it ranges from relations with artisans, who are the connecting bridge between the fashion designer’s ideas and the opportunity to make them come true, up to leather appeal. As a matter of fact, Anderson is not...
The controversy about Hermès comes as no surprise. One could well expect it. In fact, the news about the brand’s investment in a crocodile factory farm in Australia could not possibly go unnoticed. Especially by the usual fringes of radical animal-rights activists, the ones who do not condone anything, most of all to fashion houses. […]
It was quite a mystery throughout summer. Why are several owners of Palisade, a SUV manufactured by Hyundai, complaining about their car interiors, which are oppressively stinking? At last, after investigating the case, the Korean car company has now found out what is accountable for such smelly drawback. It is materials, alternative to leather, used […]
Do Frasers really want to buy out Mulberry? In February 2020, they were holding 12.5% of the company’s shares; then, at the beginning of November, the group, led by Mike Ashley, climbed to 29.7%. They now hold, in their possession, 36.82% of the capital assets. Things are getting interesting at this point. Frasers are supposed […]
