Namely a Smart adorned with rhinestones, embroidery and prints as a showcase for “all we are able to accomplish”. On exhibit at Lineapelle93, in the stand of Punto Più, a company, based in San Mauro Pascoli, that manufactures decorations for shoes, leather goods, bags and accessories. “We have been taking part in Lineapelle for many […]
Courses on raw materials and leather treatment: from expertise on articles through quality and safety of the finished product. Lineapelle Training sets up training courses tailored to the needs of leather professionals, shop sales staff and fashion school students. Aiming to meet up with their general public and introduce themselves to their new spectators, Lineapelle […]
“We are on the lookout for new materials, up to date, that match our business policy. Exhibitors at Lineapelle are ready to make investments” in creativity and innovation, “and that is positive for the whole industry”. Lineapelle93 has opened this morning. Gabriele Brotini, from Pakerson footwear factory, based in Tuscany, well summarizes reasons and expectations […]
“I am looking for fantasy, new items, unique leather: bovines for leather goods and lamb for apparel. I’ll stay two days at the fair. Lineapelle93 is a chance for research: it would be a pity to come by here just for classically styled materials”. Florent Paudeleux works at Polypheme, which is a fashion style counselling […]
Earlier in the morning at Lineapelle93 they have presented the Code-Structed Skins project: a new dealing with design where digital technology and craftsmanship meet up. “The aim of our project is to figure out how architecture and fashion may represent design at present and in the future – says Stefano Paiocchi – in charge of […]
Italian tanning industry goes up. In the first six months of 2017 manufacturing has increased by 2,7% in terms of volumes and by 0,2% with regard to value. In the same period the overall overseas turnover, as for leather being tanned in Italy, has increased by 0,8%; volumes have gone up as well (+12,3%). As […]
Despite a few difficulties in the early months of the year, in the first term Italian footwear goes up again (+2%). Trend is positive (+5%) in the Euro zone thanks to footwear good performances in Germany and Poland; bad news for Great Britain though (-5%). Manufacturing grows in Brazil (+16%), Turkey (+5%) and Asia, except […]
The big news is about certifications on traceability of materials and finished products. On top of that, services for chemicals management in the tannery, as well as for leather and products manufacturing, will be on the agenda. ICEC, the Institute of Quality Certification for the Leather Sector, will be present at Lineapelle in their own […]
Good things come in threes. Lineaelle93 and IED Turin renew for the third time their training and creative cooperation as they present, at Fieramilano Rho, a collection of leather accessories carried out by a number of students attending the Accessory and Jewellery Design triennial course. 14 young designers have achieved 23 bag samples, following some […]
Here’s all you need to know about Lineapelle 93rd edition, second day, scheduled tomorrow, Thu 5 October, at Fieramilano Rho, halls 9,11,13,15,22,24. Opening hours and entrances: opening hours are 9am-6.30pm; you may get in there through East, West and South Gates. How to get there: free shuttles are available from Milan Central Station and Linate/Malpensa […]
It’s high time the European Union were getting a move on. Since it’s pretty clear that “only guidelines about the definition of leather may prevent false and deceitful commercial contents, protect brands against unfair competition and defend consumers while pleading cases of misleading demeanour”, the EU had better approve some guidelines in order to set […]
BEIJING KEEPS LEADING, BUT LOSES GROUND. EUROPE GROWS THANKS TO RESHORING. THE LEATHER SHOE IS MORE VALUABLE, BUT REDUCES ITS VOLUMES. IN A WORLD WHERE OVER 23 BILLION PAIRS OF SHOES ARE PRODUCED EVERY YEAR, FOOTWEAR BALANCES ARE NOW EXPERIENCING A NEW EVOLUTIONARY ERA
Lineapelle, the international fair of leather, materials and accessories will take place from October 4 to 6 at Fiera Milano Rho. The 93rd edition of the event, dedicated to the Winter Collection 18/19, has already seen an increase in the number of exhibitors, with a total of 1,300 units (1284 for precision). It marks a […]
In just a few hours, on Wednesday October 6th, the 93rd edition of Lineapelle, which is dedicated to Winter 2018/2019, will open its doors in Milan. Here are the instructions to make the best out of one’s visit. fafafafa Location: Fieramilano Rho, Pavillions number: 9, 11, 13, 15, 22, 24. East, West, and South gates. […]
In 2014, after the sanctions imposed by the international community, Moscow imposed a “temporary” blockade of wet blue exports – for a six-month renewable term – adding it to the bill on foreign national raw leather sales (500 euro per ton). The blockade, while being “temporary”, was extended until April 5, 2018. The decree, signed […]
Revenues on 6% (14.2 million pounds), net debt down by one million (from £ 10.1 million on December 31, 2016, to current 9.1) and gross profit margin attested to 23.6% (it was 22.7% a year ago). The first semester 2017 is good for Pittards, Anglo-Saxon Tanning Group and Leather Accessories. “We are confident that developing […]
Multicolored Marni fur, Perforated python leather dress for Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace’s ultra-versatile boots, Moschino biker jackets, Comics prints for Prada. The leather did not shy away from Milan Fashion Week. Tod’s and Bottega Veneta went even further making it the protagonist of their collections. Copious use of fringes, pairings of different leathers, exotic leathers to […]
“Using divine names with entrepreneurial greed to sell shoes is abuse, which hampers the Hindu religious feelings,” says Rajan Zed, Hindu spiritual leader, in a communication addressed to fashion designer Philipp Plein. Plein named after Ganesha Kali, the deity of Hindu religion, two models of footwear from the new collection. The news broke from the […]
The Institut des Métiers d’Excellence opens to leather goods. The LVMH high-school vocational training school will launch the course this year, going to joining three other new courses that are part of the 14 existing courses. On Thursday, the chairman of the LVMH’s group, Bernard Arnault, welcomed the fourth class of aspiring school students, which […]
The turnover is $ 9.1 trillion, in line with previous year’s results, but slightly below analysts’ expectations. Net profit ($ 950 million) is down 24% on an annual basis. The first quarter results of the fiscal year are not those expected. The North American market inflicted a terrible blow because of Adidas’s aggressive competition. Here, […]
