Bare hides, raised grains, washed foils, and distressed finishes – naturalness is at the heart of this season’s trends. “We’re focusing on authenticity and a return to real leather, with minimal coatings”, says Viola Dalle Mese from the Montebello tannery’s booth. As Lineapelle wrapped up its 105th edition on 27 February, the dominant style direction...
“It’s too early to speak of a recovery”, explains Manola Santini of Malaspina, a company that has been making soles and bottoms in T.R. mono, two-color and tricolor since 1970 in Monte Urano. “But the positive sign after the first full day at Lineapelle we cannot deny, it seemed like we were back in the...
Many, many, too many call for a fashion without crocodile, lizard or snakes. Because it’s unsustainable, they say. And sometimes, as it happened with the recent London Fashion Week ban, they receive from the system unexpected and undeserved assists. But the point is that many, even too many, have no idea of the exotic leather […]
Some call it ugly chic, others see it as stripped-back glamour. One thing is certain: Prada always has something new to say. This was evident in its latest autumn/winter womenswear collection, unveiled Thursday, 27 February, in Milan. The creative partnership between Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons delved into the very concept of aesthetic canons. “We...
As the 105th edition of Lineapelle draws to a close at Rho Fiera, Milan Fashion Week’s autumn/winter 2025-2026 shows, running from 25 February to 3 March, are in full swing. Following Gucci’s first collection post-Sabato De Sarno, it was the turn of OTB’s fashion houses and Fendi to take centre stage. Renzo Rosso’s group delivered...
A meeting that, in some ways, resembles more than just sharing views and programs. Kering knocks at MIMIT, the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy, where last February 26 Minister Adolfo Urso welcomed the CEO of the French giant, François-Henri Pinault. Topic of discussion? Obvious: the criticality of the Italian luxury and fashion supply […]
The final figures confirm the impressions of the first two days of the exhibition. Lineapelle 105 concludes with 24.977 professional operators, including 18.833 buyers, marking a 7% increase compared to the September 2024 edition. “An excellent attendance,” states Lineapelle in an official release. “A very high level of creativity and innovation in product, style, and […]
The major brands are present – the few that are thriving in such challenging times. And the other big names are there too, navigating a tumultuous landscape. Then there are the independents who, admittedly, will not single-handedly determine the sector’s fate, but their presence is still valuable. In short, within the pavilions of the 105th […]
The sentiments among industry insiders were clear. However, Lineapelle’s Market Insights calculations provide an economic measure of the global phenomenon: 2024 was negative in terms of both exports and turnover – both for the Italian leather industry and, as small consolation, for the international market. Of course, when considering the global landscape, it is evident...
Italy exports 6 billion euro worth of handbags, but foreign sales of this product category in 2024 lost 9.3% year-on-year. Handbags make up 70% of the total exported value: it’s then understandable how Italian leather goods’ segment went through a difficult 2024. So difficult, in fact, that the segment lost 1.2 billion in sales, 184...
Prada would have to spend out $1.5 billion to get Versace, or at least that’s the amount Capri Holdings, which controls the Medusa brand, wants to receive. Negotiations are reportedly already underway, with the potential buyer aiming to get a discount on the price. Prada wants a discount Lorenzo Bertelli (right in photo Imagoeconomica), son...
Art and furniture. Walls, tables, sofas, bedrooms, bathrooms, screens, chairs. It is a wide-ranging proposal dedicated to furnishing that will be showcased during the second edition of Lineapelle Interiors, on the occasion of Lineapelle at Fiera Milano Rho, from 25 to 27 February. This exhibition project involves 37 companies and 20 new installations that play […]
The fairs start with a good flow during peak hours. Today (Sunday, February 23), Micam (footwear), TheOne Milano by Micam (fur), and Mipel (leather goods) opened their doors at Fiera Milano Rho. They will remain open until Tuesday, February 25, along with Milano Fashion & Jewels (which started yesterday), while waiting for Lineapelle to open […]
Welcome to where the supply chain creates its beauty: Lineapelle. Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, February 25th, through Thursday, February 27th, 2025, at Fiera Milano Rho, the international exhibition of leather, accessories, components, fabrics, synthetics, and models celebrates its 105th edition. Focus: the development of samples for the spring-summer 2026 season. Over 1,100 exhibitors and a full […]
New strategic transaction in the leather world. White Line, a tannery based in Ponte a Egola (San Miniato), acquired part of the capital of Reptilis (Santa Croce sull’Arno), buying out the shares of three exiting partners. Both companies specialize in exotic leathers and, this way, complement and complete their commercial offerings in this sector. The...
“The sustainability of the reptile industry: real facts, new challenges, and future strategies”. An appointment is set for the afternoon of 26 February (Palazzina Segreteria Lineapelle, first-floor conference room, 4–5 pm) for a talk dedicated to the exotic leather industry. The event is organised by UNIC – Italian Tanneries, in collaboration with ICFA (International Crocodilian […]
The Walsall Leather Museum is safe: it will not be relocated. The town council of the English town has backed down on its proposal, effectively accepting the complaints of citizens who, instead, want the museum’s location to remain the current one on West Littleton Street. Walsall Leather Museum is saved Public opinion won. Walsall citizens...
sDo you remember the leather jacket worn by Kendrick Lamar during the halftime show at the 2025 Super Bowl? It took twelve embroideries, six people, a full week, and the expertise of a company that has always worked with leather to create it. The company responsible for producing it is Il Molino s.a.s., based in...
Challenging the market with exclusively Made-in-Italy summer shoes may seem like a “mission impossible” when considering Asian competitors and their ability to offer low-priced sandals. Yet, Pera shoe factory, founded by Carlo Pera in 1945 in Marlia (Lucca), has succeeded. Today, it is in its fourth entrepreneurial generation, represented by Valentina Pera. Competing in the...
2024 is not a throw-away year for everyone. It was positive for Longchamp, Santoni and Ovs. Dr. Martens also recovered in the last quarter, and now wants to make up for lost ground. The main games? The US market and pricing. Longchamp grows and hires Longchamp reported a 20% increase in sales in 2024. Geographically,...
