US exports of raw hides and semi-finished leather recorded a good quarter (January-March). The segment increased volume sold by 20% and by +28% in value. Data from the association LHCA certifies the full recovery in purchasing levels by Asia and the increased demand of Italy. The near entirety of the markets recorded positive results even when compared […]
Uttar Pradesh’s government ordered the demolition of the tanneries located in the Bhadal village (district of Baghpat). The decision caused a violent protest that reached its peak on May 7th, the day on which the destruction was supposed to begin. Workers of the tanneries and other members of the Dalit Muslim minority went to the...
It is “a safe bet”. Leather goods is the category that best resists during recession periods. The numbers prove it and it’s further confirmed by the fact that luxury brands record their best results in this segment, compared to others, during a time when the global economy is under pressure on all fronts due to...
Well, one would have to say that it is at the very least bizarre for a designer to present his winter collection not only off the calendar, but two months after his rivals’ fashion shows. Instead, Hedi Slimane does it and, apparently, he does it well. Because his Celine stands out in the luxury scene […]
India’s marketplace is under the magnifying glass of luxury groups. Reliance Brands Limited, the main luxury player in India, announced the signing of a long-term franchise deal with Tod’s. Such deal means that the group will become the official retailer of the brand led by Diego Della Valle. It’s the last step of the exploratory...
French manufacturers ask the government to properly defend the term Cuir. Filière Française du Cuir takes as a model the measures adopted recently by Portugal and, first, by Italy, thanks to the push provided by UNIC – Italian Tanneries. The ask is for the government to follow in the footsteps of the aforementioned countries, making […]
Authenticity and modernity. This is how, in Europe, the brand Schott NYC has overcome the pandemic and now, with a series of collaborations, also wants to challenge the current dramatic contingencies caused by the war in Ukraine. Schott, which in the Old Continent is under the management of the French group JAJ, has gone through […]
Protecting the Italian supply chain and investing in Italian shoes. These are Moncler‘s priority manufacturing objectives. Objectives that, as CEO Remo Ruffini said, exclude (for now?) the possibility of implementing a similar strategy in leather goods or acquiring other brands. The possibility of vertical acquisitions for Moncler, therefore, is equivalent to betting on footwear. Moncler […]
Miu Miu invests in leather goods. On, Thursday, May 5, 2022, the brand controlled by the Prada Group unveiled its first advertising campaign dedicated to a bag (in the photos). That is, the Miu Wander model, which made its market debut this spring with a textile model. However, in the official launch the reference material has...
Pelletteria Gab: when aggregating is the fuel that pushes the growth accelerator. Goals for 2022: increasing the organic by 30% (33 new employees) and yearly production from 210.000 to 280.000 articles. And more: revenue from 18.2 to 25 million euro and moving the HQ from Calenzano to Campi Bisenzio in a “citadel” that will host...
Giving up meat is not the way to protect the environment. Ipsos Global Advisor conducted an international survey. The research shows that two-thirds of the population is concerned about climate change and is committed to protecting the environment. But they do not consider the plant-based alternative to meat to be the most environmentally friendly. The […]
It’s always very good for brands to experiment with new fabrics. It’s understandable, from the perspective of savvy marketers, that press offices talk a lot about them. But the most important thing is that, when all is said and done, nothing is more sustainable than leather, and that leather remains the predominant material in collections....
Well, well. News is that G-III Apparel Group is trying to get control of Lagerfeld with a 200 million euro investment. This means that the US holding, which has owned 19% of the brand since 2015, liquidates other shareholders and gains full control of the brand founded by the stylist. The new owner has an ambitious...
“Investing in made in Italy and quality craftsmanship is crucial to ensure that these skills are passed down from generation to generation.” This is what CEO Serge Brunschwig says about the shoe factory that Fendi will open in Fermo this autumn. It is more than 7,000 square metres where around 300 people will work. Made […]
A battle of civilisation is being prepared over exotic leathers. Yes, because the militant veg area dreams of applying to reptiles, ostriches & co. the same treatment reserved in recent decades to fur. In other words, a process of moral condemnation and “criminalisation” of the supply chain that has pushed the material, once synonymous with...
Gruppo Florence grows. It incorporates 5 more companies and announces that others will arrive by the summer. Today, therefore, the Made in Italy production hub (created in October 2020 by Vam Investments, Fondo Italiano d’Investimento and Italmobiliare), groups together 12 companies. The first seven (Giuntini, Ciemmeci Fashion-leatherwear, Mely’s Maglieria, Manifatture Cesari, Emmegi, Antica Valserchio and […]
200 new jobs right away, of by 2023, and then a new large atelier where the number of workers could increase exponentially. Sacar Industrial Artisan is growing and taking advantage of the positive trend od the French leather goods’ segment. Yet, it shares the same problem of similar operators: difficulties in finding skilled labor. The Srobers-based […]
Non-sport shoes are alive and well. In fact, the numbers of second-hand transactions are living a very positive moment. Note: it’s not like sneakers are trending off (just the opposite), but consumers probably prefer changing type of shoes instead of buying a second pair of sneakers. The return to offices and events represent, in this...
Indipendent design e-commerce has obtained a 15 million loan. Iris Ventures announced the investment of the fund for Artemest, together with its partners, among which is Olma Luxury Holdings. This platform was founded by Ippolita Rostagno and Marco Credendino and it presents itself as the largest marketplace for interiors’ furnishing, offering the possibility of reaching far away […]
For the interior of the Polestar 2, the “veg” model of electric brand Polestar (Volvo), it is possible to choose leather in addition to fabrics. It doesn’t sound like much, but it’s interesting news from several points of view. Industrial, first of all, because a brand that returns to leather after its vegan infatuation, is...
