In terms of sales volume, leather Birkenstocks beat those with synthetic uppers. And resoundingly, too. According to data held by the German brand controlled by L Catterton, sales of leather sandals rose by 68% while those with synthetic uppers increased by “only” 22%. Considerations came in the conference call with analysts to comment on the […]
On the white granite blocks of the Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai, the space-time journey of Balenciaga’s Spring 2025 collection is staged. Demna Gvasalia, the brand’s creative director, proves once again that he is the only one who uses fashion as a tool for criticism, while being totally at ease with the system. A...
A new, modern and efficient tannery in Morocco. That’s the goal of the deal signed, valid from 2025 to 2029, that Nuti Ivo Group ratified on May 28 in Rabat with the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour. The commitment allows the Tuscan holding, which already has a partnership in Morocco with Shihara tannery...
Volfoni presents itself. The new tanning reality – born from the collaboration between Volpi Concerie, Tannerie Haas and Campelli (as we reported here) launches an invitation to recruit new employees. Objective: to include them in a training programme that the company is organising for the month of September. The training project is called M’Astri Nascenti...
Looking beyond the crisis, that’s the focus of Mirko Balsemin (president of the Tanning Section of Confindustria Vicenza) while discussing the economic tunnel the Italian tanning industry finds itself in, along with the leather sector. A long and dangerous tunnel that risks of eroding “the full potential” of tanneries, including those in the Veneto region....
A large Chinese company wants to invest in the Khatlon region of Tajikistan. The main investment is the construction of a tannery. Work on its construction could start in June, if the bureaucratic process for the identified land is completed. Last year more than 1.1 million hides of cattle and other small species were produced […]
Well, the situation is starting to look nice. Because it is physiological that we don’t like this vegan-washing. But it is significant that, even those who really believe in veganism, find the petty dialectical cleverness we are fed on a daily basis by the marketing offices, unbearable. Those, to be clear, of those brands offering...
P448 is launching a capsule collection with inserts made of Burmese python, a species considered harmful to the ecosystem in Florida. The Italian sneaker brand explained the reason behind the choice of using exotic leather. According to Wayne Kulkin, founder and executive chairman of parent company StreetTrend, raising awareness with factual sustainability initiatives is more […]
Belstaff is looking for a second youth. The brand known for its leather outerwear is 100 years old, and wants to relaunch itself. It has changed hands numerous times in recent years and is still making a loss, despite having left Italy to cut costs. But CEO Fran Millar is confident that the brand will...
LVMH Métiers d’Art rises from 20 to 80% of the capital of Spanish tannery Riba Guixà. “The main challenge we face is the scarcity of materials due to climate change and tension in the market”, explains Matteo De Rosa, CEO of LVMH’s operating arm (left in the photo with Carlos Riba). At the same time,...
Fendi does not change its creative director, as some rumors whispered: it changes CEO. Pierre–Emmanuel Angeloglou takes over from Serge Brunschwig, who has been in charge (also as chairman) since February 2018. Brunschwig will remain within LVMH, but it is not yet known with what responsibilities. Angeloglou will continue to be the Managing Director of...
Borbonese has entrusted creative direction to the duo Salar Bicheranloo and Francesco Monaco (pictured) to strengthen its core business of accessories. The two designers, however, are also the founders of the vegan brand THEMOIRè. Whereupon a question arises: to what extent does this double appointment open a consideration on the possible choice of alternative materials...
Sapaf turns 70 and looks forward, not back. This is the move made by the Scandicci (Florence) leather goods company in embracing artificial intelligence to “rework and enhance the past”. The manufacturing tradition is thus re-read and re-interpreted through new languages. “This is the start of a new path”, explains Andrea Calistri, owner of Sapaf,...
Gucci raises the bar and bets on Sinner to relaunch its image. It is nothing new for Jannik Sinner to act as testimonial for the Kering Group fashion house. But this time the clay court champion returns to the court wearing a white leather duffle bag made in collaboration with HEAD, the sports brand historically […]
Rafting Goldstar wins the legal battle against Birkenstock. Germany’s Supreme Court has rejected the German brand’s appeal (hinging on an alleged procedural defect) and ordered it to pay retribution. This event ends a nine-year legal battle in courts halfway across Europe. Meanwhile, Louboutin and Vinci Leather are reaching a settlement agreement to resolve the legal […]
If there is one brand that works, at least in style – and in numbers – it is Louis Vuitton. One only has to look at the Cruise collection presented on Thursday, 23 May, in Barcelona to understand why. Much of the credit goes to Nicolas Ghesquière, creative director of the women’s line, who has...
In a recent report, McKinsey urges luxury brands not to abandon aspirational consumers, because they are still strategic. But, in what sense? We read from many quarters that only the very highest luxury is growing, because its target audience is immune to the lash of inflation. Why does McKinsey think otherwise? One has to be...
Bottega Veneta chooses Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel in Venice to attract VICs. Here, the Kering portfolio’s brand will elevate the level of experience offered to its wealthiest customers. The new space has already been renamed Palazzo Bottega Veneta and will open in June. Curating the entire operation is creative director Matthieu Blazy. The announcement in […]
One-million-euro investment for Vivolo. Objective: to implement the new plant and open up to new business areas. The Bologna-based company founded in 1977, leader in the production of leather accessories (and not only) for clothing, leather goods and footwear, strengthens to grow (further) these last two product destinations. It does so with a new dedicated...
Wasn’t the leather goods segment in crisis? Judging from some of the news that – periodically – break in France, it would seem that the only one in that state is the Italian one. For example, two months ago, an announcement was made by Manufacture du Cœur des Vosges (MCV), which belongs to Groupe SIS, […]
