Gucci’s second women’s collection, designed by creative director Sabato De Sarno, took place in the Carlo Macchi foundry in Milan. Sensuality returns, declined in materials and volumes. With a coup de grâce, the designer tries to go beyond last season’s quiet start, and gives life to a collection of lush petticoats, leather jackets, biker shorts […]
Leonardo Valentini closes the fifth Lineapelle Designers Edition (Milan, 20-22 February) with his “Baratto” (barter, ed.) collection, named after the 1979 song by Renato Zero. The designer, who has dressed artists of the calibre of Lenny Kravitz, Måneskin, Irama, Ghali and Rose Villain, brings to the catwalk a project that enhances fine leathers. Focusing on...
10 years in the name of leather. Dani, Veneto-based tanning group, celebrated at Spazio Lineapelle what is more than an anniversary. It presented its future training program in collaboration with IFM, Institut Français de la Mode, which has been running for ten years. A chance to showcase what has been achieved until now and what […]
Italy’s leather goods industry show a solid 2023 but a dark 2024. The research study conducted by Confindustria Moda in January 2024 reports that nearly half (47%) of those surveyed expects a drop in revenue during the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period of 2023. Nearly 30% of companies believe the drop...
The value of leather for Hogan? “It’s a fundamental component for sneakers as well. It’s the basis for everything”, said the vice-president and CEO of Tod’s Group, Andrea Della Valle, while presenting the Fall/Winter 24/25 collection of Hogan (in Via Savona, Milan, on February 21st). Della Valle (in photo), president of the brand, also discusses […]
Moreschi’s production will no longer be done inside the historic site in Vigevano. The company will entrust it to “highly-specialized Italian laboratories”. Local media claims 59 jobs will disappear (out of 80) from the Vigevano site, which the company defines as “inadequate for the demand”. Management aims to double the number of stores (currently 25)...
There was traffic at the booths. Asian buyers hinting at the revival of eastern manufacturing, too. North American and British visitors comforting local markets as well. In the halls of the 103rd edition of Lineapelle, in short, there was a lot going on. From 20 to 22 February, 25,376 trade operators entered Fieramilano Rho, a […]
“It’s important that environmental sustainability we should pursue in Europe is compatible with social and industrial sustainability of the companies operating in Europe. Otherwise the continent turns into an open museum, or rather an industrial desert”, said Adolfo Urso, minister of Business and Made in Italy (on the right in photo). Urso spoke a few...
“Perhaps we do not realise that in 10 months the Deforestation Regulation comes into force: the risk is that it will turn into a nightmare for the leather industry”. Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano, secretary of Cotance (the acronym representing the national tanning associations in Brussels), does not mince his words. Likewise Luca Boltri, deputy director of UNIC...
Diversification of markets, of proposals, of destinations. The economic situation is complex, but among the exhibitors at Lineapelle 103 (Fieramilano Rho, 20-22 February) there is reason to be confident. There is reason, moreover, to get back on track. “We are back at Lineapelle after years. We want to be there”, say Riccardo and Davide Poggetti...
Denim-effect crusts, glitter and shine, crocodile and python prints. Softness, lightness and a careful eye for eco-sustainable solutions. Lots of research and innovation in the proposals for Summer 2025 have been brought to Lineapelle 103 by the exhibiting tanneries. From leather with flakes of mother-of-pearl, created thanks to a special lamination, to processes that make […]
The infinite possibilities of leather take shape at Lineapelle Interiors Leather Duets. In other words, the project within Lineapelle 103 that brings together styling and product development skills, dedicated to the world of design and creativity. The infinite possibilities of leather The idea is to tell visitors at Lineapelle 103 about the versatility of leather […]
33 billion euros. This is the value of the Italian Leather Production Chain that from Sunday, 18 February, and until Thursday, 22 Fabruary, entered (and will enter) Fiera Milano Rho to exhibit its new footwear, leather goods, tanning and fur collections. A budget figure “in line with that recorded in 2022 and in progress compared...
Silvateam acquired the majority of German company Wet-Green, which developed the wet-green technology for Olivenleder, after having acquired the company from MB-Holding. The company headquartered in Mondovì (Cuneo), a leading enterprise in the manufacturing of vegetable-based tannins, announced its new alliance in the form of a strategic investment “to make sustainable innovation in the tanning […]
“There are no events capable of putting together in the same place and moment 1,167 companies from 43 countries”, says Gianni Russo (president of Lineapelle), while in visit to Lineapelle 103 (Fieramilano Rho, February 20th to 22nd). The fair puts together tanneries, manufacturers of accessories, components, textiles and synthetics from all over the world. The […]
One needs to be solid to face a crisis, but not all can make it. “I think the current situation is fairly complicated for everyone. There is a general slowdown, and some companies can’t absorb this decrease”, said David Rulli, CEO di Tripel Due, company located in Pontassieve (Florence), specialized in the production of small […]
Arnault loves Tod ‘s and Diego Della Valle (pictured, Imagoeconomia) loves leather. These are the cornerstones of L Catterton‘s takeover bid that will lead to the delisting of the Casette d’Ete-based group. Because the love of leather has led the Della Valle family not only to success, but to beautiful and well-made products, attracting the […]
MSCHF ‘s latest provocative idea is the Global Supply Chain Telephone Bag. It is an iconic bag that fuses four: Hermès Birkin, Celine Luggage, Dior Saddle and Balenciaga Hourglass Balenciaga. But it is also a combination of Peru, Portugal, India and China. The aim of the creative collective is to unmask consumer myths about concepts […]
There really is something for everyone. And for all styles. The fifth edition of Lineapelle Designers Edition, “an event created to support and enhance leather and its most original and creative applications”, is back. Six fashion shows at Fiera Milano Rho, during the 3 days of Lineapelle, to which 6 events in the heart of […]
According to the investigative newspaper Glitz Paris, 75% of Jacquemus products are not of good quality and contain synthetic materials, besides being produced – in most cases – in Bulgaria and Romania. But what is striking are the customers’ complaints, the lack of information about the chain of suppliers and the few details. As in...
