Leather, pointed shoes that, as if they had travelled inside a time capsule, come straight from the Middle Ages. They probably belonged to a sailor aboard a ship that was found in Lootsi, near the harbour of the old city of Tallinn, Estonia. The vessel is extraordinarily well preserved and has been ranked among the […]
30 million euro to strengthen production, including that of accessories and shoes, “as they are growing strongly”, said Antonio De Matteis, CEO of Kiton. The company just bought a 30,000 square meter piece of land near its HQ in Arzano (Napoli). Here is where it will build a new production cluster, which will focus even...
Logistics, retail and 50 additional artisans. These are the focus area of Stefano Ricci’s investments. In 2023 the Florence-based brand will have a revenue of over 200 million euro, with a 95% export quota. “We are looking attentively to next year, but we continue to invest”, said the brand. “During the pandemic, we decided to […]
CEO Alessandro Pescara explains the concept clearly: sustainability isn’t a simple matter of words. “I am an engineer and thus think a certain way. For Borbonese, sustainability is a way to grow as a company and on the market – he said during a press conference on November 29th -. I detest greenwashing and false...
Politics can change the course of business in Argentina and Brazil. The leather chain is observing developments in Buenos Aires after the victory of Javier Milei, as the newly elected official promises to make big changes to regulations. On one end, the new president promises to positively impact inflation and the country’s debt , without...
There are three contests in the international context of design. One is the iF DESIGN AWARD, then there is the IDEA program (International Design Excellence Awards) and the Red Dot Design Award. Receiving a nomination in of their categories is universally recognized as a significant endorsement. Winning one is to be considered very important, from […]
The chance presented itself on November 22nd) in Rome. UNIC – Italian Tanneries participated in the event with a testimony, to the meeting of Intergruppo Parlamentare Moda, led by senator Ivan Scalfarotto and the honorable Fabio Pietrella. A chance for Banca Ifis as well, which presented the results of the 2023 edition of Economia della...
The study considered a sample of leather tanned in 7 different ways, and compared them with the synthetic version of the items, as well as two “next gen and vegan” options, made with cactus and pineapple, respectively. The result is undisputable: none of the alternative items is as biodegradable as leather, which also offers better...
The title of the Guardian’s article cannot be mistaken: the fashion industry uses “the false logic of faux leather” as a passe-partout to fill the world with plastic. While a number of other industries are striving to find natural alternatives to fossil-fuel-derived materials, the fashion system makes a 180-degrees turn and goes in the opposite...
Emirates Airlines can recover from each of its planes, about 270 kilograms of leather to make accessories. The airline presented a limited collection of suitcases, backpacks, handbags, belts, shoes, and other items. The material is then worked by artisans in Dubai ans the collection will become available in 2024 inside Emirates’ official stores. All revenue […]
The hype for leather pushes Loewe’s financials. The Spanish company (owned by LVMH), generated a revenue of 626 million euro in 2022 (up 36% from 2021). Profits amounted to 127.6 million (+87% on 2021). The creative director, Jonathan Anderson, is behind the increases. In fact, he was also on the short-list to take the place […]
The ingredients are always the same: artists from all over the world are given carte blanche to reinterpret two iconic bags of the maisons. On the one hand, Louis Vuitton, with ArtyCapucines, chose five artists (four female artists and one duo) to reinterpret the Capucines according to their preferred techniques and media. On the other...
A real Chinese roadshow. UNIC – Italian Tanneries inaugurated in Beijing on Monday, November 20, the first exhibition abroad of The Beauty of the Italian Tanning Industry. A cultural promotion project that aims to tell the excellence of the Italian approach to the tanning process, and that at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology faces...
Prada has analysts dreaming. According to them, it would only take a few moves to double revenues to EUR 8 billion in less than 10 years, and without acquisitions. What is one of the key strategies for growth? Strengthening further in leather goods. “It will be necessary to work on new collections of iconic bags....
Matthew Williams (Givenchy’s designer) has sold his label, 1017 Alyx 9SM. The Missoni family, meanwhile, is exploring the sale of the company. While Scarpa is looking for a partner ready to take over 25% of the capital. This is what is boiling in the pot of M&A transactions. An increasingly capacious pot where, amidst indiscretions,...
Fashion can sometimes be fierce. Until a few weeks ago, the mantra running through the catwalks was “stick to quiet luxury” and renounce fashion excess. The devil, however, is in the details. And, judging by the trend for slouchy boots, under the veil of rigour lies the clash of oversize style in stark contrast to...
To think that a week could pass without a Gruppo Florence acquisition is becoming almost impossible. The latest two, bringing the total number of companies in the portfolio to 28, were announced by CEO Attila Kiss (pictured here during the last edition of Lineapelle) to L’Economia by Il Corriere della Sera, in an interview that […]
Specialist? No, versatile. Leonardo Rizzo (pictured) manages production for his own brands Marlin Factory (footwear, created in 2014) and Horloge de L’Artisan (watch straps and leather accessories, founded this year) in Lamporecchio (Pistoia). The two brands generate about 70% of total revenues. The other 30% is made by producing shoes and bags for third parties,...
Gucci’s reset is underway, and necessary. So much, in fact, that the brand is living an opaque moment (even with Jannik Sinner as testimonial, in photo). A recent auction of rare handbag models was also surprisingly disappointing. It may be a coincidence, but it’s also evidence of how Gucci is trying to get out of...
Burberry cannot afford to raise prices if it doesn’t raise the quality of its products. The British brand is elevating its positioning. It’s a forward step done with the arrival of creative director Daniel lee. Now the goal is to bring the average price of handbags to a similar level as those of competitors, and […]
