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. […]
The uncertainty caused US duties isn’t over. Is the 15% agreed upon between the US and EU an additional duty or not? And are luxury brands able to raise prices again to offset duties? Weak consumer demand tests their purchasing power. Here the latest studies and scenarios put forward by analysts tell of the price […]
From the US to Italy, giving leather offcuts a second life. Hyer Goods is the brainchild of designer Dana Cohen who, after a decade in the fashion industry, shifted her perspective upon encountering Drishti Lifestyle. The Indian manufacturer had a container full of leather scraps it didn’t want to throw away. Together, they created a...
There can be no enterprise without culture, and no culture without enterprise. There can be no future without respect for one’s own history. And there is no Made in Italy without a conscious awareness of these interconnections. This is the starting point — from which it expands across multiple levels and intensities — of the […]
Louis Vuitton is set to open a second leather goods factory in Texas. Regardless of a potential trade deal on tariffs between the US and Europe, Bernard Arnault, CEO of the French luxury giant, has chosen to expand handbag production in the United States. This comes despite the fact that its existing facility—according to a...
For LVMH, a 4% drop in sales indicates “good resilience”. On the other hand, the “fashion and leather goods” division is worrying everyone, as it reported a 9% drop in sales in Q2 2025 compared to -5% in Q1 and -6% expected. Louis Vuitton and Dior hit the brakes and were thus considered the main […]
