Why Boss is leaving Scandicci and the resulting doubts

Why Boss is leaving Scandicci and the resulting doubts

Is Italian-made goods, sought-after and hailed by luxury, too expensive for the premium segment? The question arises spontaneously after Hugo Boss decided to close the Scandicci plant and transfer the prototypes of leather goods and women’s footwear to Asia and Portugal. Reason (claims the trade unions): the market and consumers “are no longer interested in […]

“This contract is no good”: French leather goods manufacturers working for Vuitton go on strike

“This contract is no good”: French leather goods manufacturers working for Vuitton go on strike

Strike at Louis Vuitton. Hundreds of workers have crossed their arms on Thursday February 10th in front of 5 of the leather goods production sites that manufacture for the brand. These are: Asnières (Hauts-de-Seine), Saint-Donat (Drôme), Sarras (Ardèche), Condé (Indre) and Issoudun (Indre). The reason? Since last Fall, the company and labor unions are negotiating the renewal of the labor contracts. Yet,...

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Vuitton raises prices: now it is the only answer (especially in China)

Vuitton raises prices: now it is the only answer (especially in China)

As of February 16, Louis Vuitton is raising its prices, especially for leather goods. The brand is part of a well-established trend of price increases. In some markets, the affluent population is increasing. The desirability of luxury is also growing: Chanel has replaced Apple as the most popular gift brand. These are positive factors. They...

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Débraillée reuses surplus leather because it goes the extra mile

La Débraillée reuses surplus leather because it goes the extra mile

Functional bags and accessories made by recovering surplus leather from other productions. This is the philosophy behind the creation of La Débraillée, in 2018, by Alice Rosignoli, 40, a product designer with a background in leather goods (see photo). The brand borrows the French term for a person who doesn’t care about appearances, more attentive...

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The value of upcycling for Patou, brand owned by LVMH

The value of upcycling for Patou, brand owned by LVMH

The value of upcycling? It’s there, even in high fashion, “which is always a case of desire first”, said Guillaume Henry, artistic director of Patou (in photo). This brand owned by LVMH has launched its first collections made with “dormant” leather that was in warehouses. The value of upcycling The model, said Mr. Henry, “awakened” the […]

The leather of old Malaysia Airlines seats transformed into bags

The leather of old Malaysia Airlines seats transformed into bags

Lima Hotel Romeo, Mike Echo Lima, November Romeo Tango, Mike Yankee Yankee, Sierra Yankee Delta. These are the five names of the first circular collection of Malaysia Airlines bags. The Asian airline (part of Malaysia Aviation Group, MAG) has announced a collaboration with local brand Theselina. This company has created bags using leather recovered from […]

Over 950 exhibitors, in safety, in presence: Lineapelle is there

Over 950 exhibitors, in safety, in presence: Lineapelle is there

“A safe fair” and one that responds to “market needs“. After confirming its dates from February 22 to 24 (in conjunction with the Milan women’s fashion shows, February 22/28, presented yesterday), Lineapelle is warming up its engines to open its 99th edition. An edition in presence, returns to a dimension similar to the pre-Covid one, […]

Mipel Lab 2.0: the leather sourcing hub is back at Lineapelle

Mipel Lab 2.0: the leather sourcing hub is back at Lineapelle

Mipel Lab 2.0. From February 22nd to the 24th, Lineapelle will host the 2nd edition of the concept exhibit by Assopellettieri that is dedicated to promoting leather sourcing across Italy’s market. 16 companies “that passed the strict selection process”, will be present, explained Assopellettieri’s president Franco Gabbrielli. Mipel Lab 2.0 What can we expect from […]

CNMI presents the fashion shows: "Fashion wins if it is a system"

CNMI presents the fashion shows: “Fashion wins if it is a system”

“When we create a system, we are always very good and, above all, very strong”. This is how Carlo Capasa, president of CNMI (Camera Nazionale Moda Italiana – National Chamber for Italian Fashion) closed the press conference for the presentation of the forthcoming women’s fashion shows in Milan, scheduled February 22 to 28. A small […]

Tod's must produce more, and hires more than 100 new employees

Tod’s must produce more, and hires more than 100 new employees

Tod’s and the pension reform. The luxury goods group from Marche has launched a search for over 100 new employees. Aim: to hire them in its five factories in the Marche, because it needs to produce more, in particular by increasing the production of shoes and bags. The profiles sought are both highly specialised figures...

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Too many orders: Poltrona Frau rents a temporary factory

Too many orders: Poltrona Frau rents a temporary factory

Poltrona Frau’s leather car interiors are running very fast. And perhaps even more, since the Marche-based company finds itself having to manage a peak in requests such that it has to increase production. In other words, to cope with the increase in orders, Frau (headquarters: Tolentino) decided to rent a temporary factory in Montecosaro, in […]

Hugo Boss closes its Scandicci plant: 22 layoffs

Hugo Boss closes its Scandicci plant: 22 layoffs

Bye bye Tuscany. Hugo Boss decided to close its Scandicci plant and to layoff 22 employees. According to information from labor unions, the brand has chosen to delocalize the prototype-creation process as well. Additional concerns have since then been rising regarding the other production site the brand has in Italy in Morrovalle, Marche.  Hugo Boss...

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Those that can, will: inflation pushes luxury brands to increase prices

Those that can, will: inflation pushes luxury brands to increase prices

Inflation pushes luxury brands to increase prices. But does the growth of price tags reflect an increase in product quality? Chanel is the brand most under the spotlight, given its very aggressive pricing strategy. Yet, it’s true that “the entire luxury industry is increasing prices – said Capri Holding’s CEO John Idol, to analysts -....

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What changes now that destroying unsold inventory isn’t cool, nor legal

What changes now that destroying unsold inventory isn’t cool, nor legal

Destroying unsold inventory isn’t cool. And in France, where the “antigaspillage” law has been in effect since the start of 2022, it’s not even legal. Luxury brands are adapting their business model to fit the change. How? By incrementing control over leftover inventory, keeping a close eye on production volumes, and by launching products on...

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The balance between suppliers and luxury brands when the objective is “no-stock”

The balance between suppliers and luxury brands when the objective is “no-stock”

More control over the chain means a shift in the balance between suppliers and fashion brands when it comes to design and production. Destroying leftover stock is no longer cool for fashion brands and, in some countries like France, it’s now illegal. The current scenario, for luxury brands, is focused on reducing waste to the...

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Baxter's 2021 is golden: outdoor debut in June

Baxter’s 2021 is golden: outdoor debut in June

Baxter‘s 2021 is golden. The company is active in luxury furniture with headquarters in Lurago d’Erba (Como), and was founded in 1990 by Luigi and Paolo Bestetti. Baxter closed last year with sales of nearly 74 million euros, an increase of around 30% on 2020. It has experienced the general good performance of the furniture...

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Sol & Luna leather design, from the workshop to the jet set

Sol & Luna leather design, from the workshop to the jet set

Sol & Luna conquers the jet set. Twenty years ago, a Spanish married couple bought a farm in Paraguay and, recovering the leather from the cattle they raised and slaughtered, they started a parallel business. They began to use their leather for furniture. But also, to explore new avenues and give impetus to particular projects, […]

An incredible Ferrari: incredible revenue and incredible bonus to employees

An incredible Ferrari: incredible revenue and incredible bonus to employees

Everything about the year has been incredible at Ferrari. Record revenue, cars sold out and a hefty bonus for employees. Maranello surpassed, for the first time in history, the 4-billion-euro mark. “Orders have never been higher”, said CEO Benedetto Vigna, also announcing that all employees will receive a hefty bonus: 12,000 euro on average for […]

The answer to car brands who bristle at the vegan revolution

The answer to car brands who bristle at the vegan revolution

Car brands arguing with the vegan turn? “Some of the new alternative materials to leather are good. But if you think you’re saving the life of a calf by choosing them, you’re wrong”. James Muirhead is the heir to a long dynasty of Scottish tanners. The family business has been working with leather since 1840...

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Eco 3P: the first eco-friendly sneakers by Grisport are made with leather

Eco 3P: the first eco-friendly sneakers by Grisport are made with leather

The first eco-friendly sneakers by Grisport are made with leather. Treviso-based company, specialized in outdoor shoes, just launched its “Eco 3P” model. The name od the model comes from the particular attention to the environment, posed by all phases of the manufacturing process It is part of the City line and can be used in...

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