The effort (or, rather, the hope) to ease the effects of the trade war. Growth prospects for the automotive supply chain. A demand for personal luxury goods that remains lukewarm, if not cold. From an industry fair (ACLE) and a bank survey (Barclays) come smoke signals on the state of the Chinese market — a...
Mexico says enough is enough. “It’s over. Those who want to import footwear (mainly from Asia and at low prices) will have to pay duties”. Mexico’s Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said this while announcing the end of the Immex program for finished footwear. Used illicitly, the program allowed the import of low-priced footwear from Asia. […]
Signed in the summer of 2023, the deal included the transfer of three of Marfrig’s plants in Uruguay to the Minerva Group for the sum of 675 million reais (more than 106 million euro at today’s exchange rate). Now tariffs are complicating the deal: when, in the framework of Donald Trump’s Trade War, Brazilian meat […]
LVMH is in need of correction, and rumors of spin-offs have been circulating since the beginning of the year. After having dumped its stake in Stella McCartney and put Marc Jacobs on the market, the French holding company is reportedly interested in a deep reorganization and the deal, according to rumors gathered by Fashion Magazine, […]
Something is stirring beneath the surface of the fashion system, and it is not just the carousel of creative directors or the revival of old silhouettes. It is a return to material, to craft. Leather is once again setting the fashion agenda. Bottega Veneta revives an archive icon, Dior Homme — under Anderson — rewrites...
Two episodes, two global brands, one problem repeating itself. First it was Prada’s turn. Which during Milan Men’s Fashion Week had presented a pair of sandals that recalled Indian chappals, triggering a reaction from Maharashtra authorities. Then, in August, Willy Chavarria and Adidas launched “Oaxaca” slip-ons, inspired by Mexican huarache sandals, without involving local communities. […]
Not just a shop, but a tannery-store. In Hamburg, French brand Polène has recreated a contemporary tannery where leather is not simply displayed but experienced, transformed and narrated. Overlooking the canal in the Neustadt district and designed by Snøhetta, the space is inspired by the movement of water and the industrial memory of the port […]
At the beating heart of Parisian fashion, Aurélia Stouls has built a brand that defies convention, celebrating leather as a living, sensual, everyday material. She understood this from childhood: for her, leather is a language. A medium of expression that tells stories, emotions and identities. With her Autumn 2025 collection, the French designer once again...
Craftsmanship and technological innovation come together in a product designed to rewrite the rules of summer riding. Its name is Malibù: the first lightweight, breathable technical boot from the historic maison Parlanti, created in collaboration with Soles by Michelin. A buffalo leather upper is combined with technical materials and a groundbreaking sole to deliver freshness,...
Why has a renowned Parisian restaurant chosen to launch a collection of Made in Italy handbags? The decisive factor was Italian leather, as explained in this interview with Ramon Mac-Crohon, CEO of Caviar Kaspia. Founded in 1927, the restaurant helped to popularise caviar: in its historic premises on Place de la Madeleine in Paris, it...
Trump’s tariffs are hitting Brazil. The footwear supply chain could lose up to 20,000 jobs. For the Brazilian tanning industry, it’s a double loss: the reduction in purchases from U.S. customers is followed by a drop in sales to Brazilian shoe factories exporting to the U.S. Here are the reactions. Trump’s tariffs In 2024, Brazil […]
The fashion supply chain’s trade fair season has set off from Offenbach, Germany, and will arrive in Milan, making stops across every continent except Oceania. September is packed with events, including the Sustainable Leather Forum in Paris on 8 September. Here is a detailed look at all the fairs scheduled through to the end of […]
From meeting Miuccia Prada to acquiring Versace, Patrizio Bertelli (pictured, Imagoeconomica) takes us through the key moments that have defined his life and career in a wide-ranging interview with Harper’s Bazaar Italia. We’ve distilled the most revealing insights. On Made in Italy – strengths and limitations Bertelli points out that “there are many Made in […]
Here are the financial results of 10 companies (4 US, 3 European and 3 Italian) released during the summer break. An August recap of balance sheets, changing management and interesting statements tied to M&A. August recap brand by brand TAPESTRY The US-based group completed the sale of Stuart Weitzman to Calares for 108.7 million USD. […]
100% of Belstaff passes to Castore, and in doing so, the British brand known for its leather and waxed motorbike jackets, now belongs to the fast-growing sportswear company. Under the agreement (signed on 28 August), the terms of which are not known, the British group Ineos, which has controlled Belstaff since 2017, will in turn […]
Quarterly notes show the two sides of luxury. Kering and Gucci continue to slide: the group closes the April-June period with -15% in revenues, the flagship brand with -25%. Hermès experiences a completely different conjuncture. In the same period, sales performance (+9% at constant exchange rates) is even better than the former (+7.2%). The Leather […]
A look at the second quarter results for 2025. Miu Miu continues to support the Prada Group’s growth, albeit at a slightly slower pace. Meanwhile, the Ermenegildo Zegna Group shows signs of slowing, largely due to a downturn at Thom Browne. Miu Miu keeps boosting Prada Group Prada Group’s net revenues for the first half […]
This September marks the return of Lineapelle Designers Edition, the creative platform that celebrates emerging talent in the worlds of leather and design. Following the success of previous editions, the event is being reimagined and relocated from the Rho trade fair district to the beating heart of Milan—an urban setting that enhances its cultural resonance. […]
The upcoming Paris Fashion Week promises to be one of the most unexpected and significant editions in recent years. Scheduled to run from 29 September to 7 October 2025, the Parisian fashion week is undergoing a transformation—both in terms of structure and logic. Gone are the days when the biggest names closed the event, replaced […]
Conference La Chimica e la Pelle – Dialogo nella Filiera (Chemistry and Leather – Dialogue in the Supply Chain) was held on July 15 at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Theater. The event was promoted by ICEC, UNIC – Italian Tanneries and UNPAC sponsored by the UNI standardization body and with Lineapelle as the main sponsor. […]
