A way to do one’s duty towards the planet and society and, at the same time, anticipate science’s own times. This is how Marco Bizzarri explains Gucci Equilibrium, the platform launched in 2018 by the Florentine brand and now updated with new communication tools and purposes. “Last year, when we decided to make a radical […]
Such is the paradox. In the same article, the New York Times first claims that luxury cars, on their transitional way towards electric models, require sustainable interiors to consider them green. Then, shortly after, they list leather amongst materials they deem as inappropriate for the task. In other words, the NYT shows they do not […]
Extreme attention to detail. The unbridled passion for streetstyle, sneakers and leather. Straight from Los Angeles, Nicholas Avery and Gustavo Servin of La La Land Artlab taught (on Thursday June 11, 2020) the secrets of repairing and creative customisation to the social community of Lineapelle Now & Together. Two activities that Avery and Servin have […]
It used to be and is still a scheduled date. That is why, despite Covid-19, it took place anyway. Lineapelle meets Tokyo Leather Fair: in a different variation though, digital and remote of course. Last Thursday the Japanese event exhibition hosted, on Zoom platform, the traditional presentation of fashion trends, formerly spotlighted during Lineapelle latest […]
Four appalling months have just gone by. US leather leaves them behind. In fact, looking at data and figures about exports, recently made public by LHCA (Leather and Hide Council of America), overseas sales, with regard both to rawhides and wet blue, have been going through a considerable downturn. Four appalling months From January to […]
China goes beyond possible odds about recovery. China’s leather industry optimism evidences such attitude of mind, with regard, for example, to a few public statements recently released by the President of CLIA, namely China Leather Industry Association. In other words, Li Yuzhong is rather confident that China and Chinese economy, in particular the leather industry […]
Covid-19 has been affecting Brazil’s leather industry, which proves to be short of breath now. According to data provided and made public by SECEX (the Secretariat of Foreign Trade), in May 2020 Brazilian exports of raw hides and skins amounted to 55.3 million dollars. By contrast, in May 2019 they had reached 107.8 million dollars. […]
Brazilian leather is going through tough times. Ivan Júnior de Andrade, President of AMCOA (Associação dos Manufatores de Couros e Afins), has sounded the alarm. In fact, CRV epidemic has supposedly brought to a standstill leather manufacturing based in the district of Franca, situated in the State of São Paulo. Brazilian leather is in trouble […]
“Covid-19? For us it’s equal to an injury suffered by an athlete after having spent years training to win the gold medal at the Olympics, and that, just a few days before the race, has a terrible accident”. That’s how Matteo Tugliani, CEO of Fashiongate (in picture) commented of the situation, after his company had...
The deadline, set by mid-July, is approaching. As time goes by, Brooks Brothers are at a crossroads now: either they find a buyer who is willing to purchase the three factories they manage in the United States, or they will have to shut them down. The New York Times has depicted such scenario for the […]
We can call it the effect of Coronavirus on brand accounts. Mulberry cuts over 450 employees in the cost reduction plan. The British brand says that it will dismiss a quarter of its workforce: calculator in hand, it means about 474 people. “An incredibly difficult decision,” said CEO Thierry Andretta, who remains confident about the […]
It reflects sun and doesn’t get warm. That’s how the new leather developed by Mercedes works. The German auto manufacturer will begin using the new components in its convertible E-Class 300 model, which will come out next year. The new functionality, says the company located in Stuttgart, will be the only difference from the materials […]
It starts today, Thursday, June 11, at 5 pm (Hong Kong time). It will be repeated next week, Thursday, June 18. APLF, the Hong Kong exhibition hub (whose next edition has been postponed to 2021), launches a double digital event in collaboration with UNIC – Italian Tanneries. Objective: to promote the leather’s “made in Italy” […]
All China Leather Exhibition will take place, based on the communication from organizers (China Leather Industry Association and APLF Ltd), as planned originally. China’s can-do attitude reflects on the decision that ACLE will take place in Shanghai from September 1st to the 3rd, 2020. China’s can-do attitude “The pandemic situation, after 4 months, is improving […]
The Wallace group sold its tannery to new owners. The New Zealand-based holding, created from the merger between Wallace Corporation and Farm Brands, decided to sell part of its assets to a group of players of which 3 entities operating in the meat industry are part of. Greenlea Premier Meats, Wilson Hellaby and Glendenburg Holdings. The acquisition also […]
At the base of everything there is a misunderstanding, because at some point the idea that “the best day of Hermès sales would have been the trend” was affirmed. Two months after the French designer’s exploit in Guangzhou, the New York Times returns to the subject. Explaining that expectations on revenge spending will be disappointed....
The die is cast. The Leather Decree has been formally and definitively approved by the Italian Government on last 28 May 2020. Unanimous consensus, all over the world, welcomed the news, which is quite an accomplishment achieved by UNIC – Italian tanneries: as emphasized by President Gianni Russo, “we are very proud of such success”. […]
They have shut down. Most likely, they are going to face a winding-up. In fact, the crisis that has been affecting France Tanneries has progressed very rapidly. As reported by ouest-france.fr, the tannery submitted their file before the Commercial Court of Paris, which is going to rule over the business, on June 3rd. The matter, […]
To say that we see the light at the bottom of the tunnel, given numbers and projections, is still not possible. But the new consumer guidelines are defined. McKinsey draws up the profile of the luxury client now that Coronavirus has burst into our lives. The public, analysts say, will be more cautious and smart […]
Such is the plan: to foster and enhance online sales by creating a straight connection with customers. This is one of the peculiarities of Manikomio Dsgn, a project designed by Massimo Cabbia, 49 years old, former marketing and sales agent and manager of a few leather goods leading brands. They officially launched the brand at...
