2019 has big news and ambitious goals in store for Balmain and Alexander McQueen Balmain The French fashion house, controlled by Mayhoola for Investments, the fund owned by Royals of Qatar, intends to triple the revenues in the medium term starting from a turnover that in 2018 should be between 180 and 185 million euros. […]
The last ritualistic bath into the Ganges River took place on March 4th, and the date marks the end of the Hindu celebration that takes place every three years. But for the tanneries operating in the Uttar Pradesh region, forced to shut-down for three months by the local authorities, it is now time to start […]
According to Hypebae, a very popular and fashion-oriented Chinese fashion magazine, the moccasin recently presented by Prada is “unorthodox” (we should translate “heterodox”, but we are decided with “unritual”). Why? The design of the model has a clear classic inspiration, the upper is made with black calfskin and the sole, when the rubber sole is […]
Aston Martin exceed one billion pounds. Looking at its financial statements, at the end of 2018 the turnover of the British car manufacturer increased by 25%, therefore reaching 1,1 billion pounds (around 1.16 billion euros); profits went up by 15%, compared to 2017. Overall, Aston Martin sold 6.441 vehicles, 1.343 more compared to the previous […]
Marfrig’s past year ended with amazing accomplishments. In 2018, the net turnover of the Brazilian slaughter giant amounted to 41.4 billion Reals, that is, slightly more than 11 billion US dollars: compared to the previous year, it considerably increased by 19.8%. Earnings turned out to be amazing, as they reached 796 million euros (+35.2%), the […]
There are two objections that Spiked makes against PETA, and more generally, against the supporters of “animal free” fashion. The first one has to do with the line between individual choice, always valid, and the imperative mass belief that is restricting the freedom of the group. So, “it’s fine”, that the individual reaches certain conclusions...
The 58.9% ad-valorem duty on imported suede leather that is made in China (customs codes: 4114 10 10 e 4114 10 90) stays active. The European Commission spreads the news via the publication of the Official Journal of the European Union, last February 20th: the tariff, introduced in 2006, remains active as an anti-dumping measure to favor the community’s production. Process The […]
Considering the “substantial progress” made during recent negotiations, the application of the duties that was “planned for March 1st”, has been postponed. The two administrations of the competing parties are already working to set up a new meeting in Mar-a-Lago, with the hopes to reach a final agreement that puts the trade war between USA and China […]
The flatpack collection (in photo), is how Stina Randestad, student at the Swedish School of Textiles, was awarded the winner prize of the seventh edition of Craft The Leather. Alongside Stina on the podium, were Xi Zhe Yu (China Academy of Art), who was awarded the special prize by the technical jury, Roger Cos Mira […]
A robbery prepared and executed with finesse: no sign of forced entry, security cameras simply moved so they would film the scene, a heavy-duty vehicle to move the goods, and the robbers getting away clean. That is how, during the night between January 27th and 28th, Fremch tannery CET (Compagnie Européen de Tannage), was robbed […]
The recent London Fashion Week saw the debut of Luc Goidadin as head of Smythson’s stylitic department. The leather goods brand, founded 132 years ago in London, has a heritage that is essentially based on the production of leather covers for notebooks (paper ones, not laptops and such), diaries and travel journals. Goidadin was chosen […]
“I met a client. He told me: You have to develop for me 15 colours, for 10 leathers, in two days. We have a chemical and a machinery testing departments inside our company. We can do it. Depending on the result, our rating will change at the brand: if we confirm to be a reliable […]
Sustainability and waste control are the two main focal points around which revolved the 2019 edition of Simac Tanning Tech, the international fair of machinery and technologies for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries, that ended yesterday. “The fair had opened with much uncertainty, but it turned out to be an extremely positive edition”, explains Piera Lotti, General Director of Finikem, […]
Karl Lagerfeld’s demise orphans the fashion system: indeed, he was one of the all-time most important and versatile designers. Yet, and it is quite normal in such events, it also arouses even more interest in his most meaningful works. For decades, Kaiser Karl was the iconic designer for two top fashion houses in the world […]
The first goal, that is, reaching 3 billion euros, is getting closer and closer at this point. When Francesca Bellettini took office as chief executive officer at Saint Laurent, the fashion brand’s revenues amounted to about 600 million euros. Today, 6 years later, the overall turnover of the brand, which belongs to Kering group, is […]
LVMH group have set clear guidelines. First and foremost, their commitment to the preservation of animal species alongside the welfare itself of animals in the breeding farms (in terms of feeding, among others, space quality and a veterinary). In addition, they are also paying close attention to social and environmental sustainability, including “respect for local […]
Portuguese Luis Onofre, in charge of his own footwear (women’s shoes) manufacturing company and president of APICCAPS, Portugal’s association of footwear and leather goods manufacturers, is going to be appointed as new president of CEC, Europe’s footwear confederation. He will replace former president Cleto Sagripanti. The baton pass will take place in Porto, on May […]
Kompanero leather goods, an Indian brand, will primarily rely on retail to carry out their own development plans. As reported by international press, by the end of 2019 the company is going to inaugurate 4 new shops, to begin with. In doing so, their global store network will reach 34 shops, which are bound to […]
“Leather seats, which are not really made of leather” may be rather costly. A second-hand car retailer, based in Suffolk, England, is fully aware of that: in fact, he was forced to refund one of his clients after selling him some car interiors which proved not to be fully leather in the end. As duly […]
The word on the street for some time now, driven by fashion shows and, even more so, by the styles that celebrities parade in public, is that leather clothing is making a comeback. “The high-end brands have always offered it, but it is true that as a product it’s coming out of a few slow years,” admitted Simona […]
