Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano, general secretary of Cotance, does not hold back when confronted with yet another vegan stunt: “What nonsense is this?” He writes on LinkedIn. The company Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has launched a helicopter model (ACH145) with an animal-free interior. So far, so good. But it has decided to (commercially) christen its alternative material […]
For luxury brands that neglect Generation Z, the De Profundis could soon sound. Although global market growth in 2022 is estimated at between 1% and 5% compared to 2019, half of all brands could disappear by 2030, according to Equité. In their place, new brands that are digital natives and focused on Gen Z are...
An explosion of creativity that was almost overwhelming. An atmosphere suspended between astonishment and emotion. The show of the latest Louis Vuitton collection designed by Virgil Abloh will go down in history as an unforgettable event. Starting with its title: Virgil Was Here. Every organisational detail paid homage to the designer and his disruptive and...
Lapi Gelatine, company owned by Lapi Group holding, acquired Spanish Juncà Gelatine. The Tuscan entity closed the operation in partnership with DisproInvest and thanks to the financing by MPS Capital Services, Corporate and Investment Bank of Gruppo Montepaschi. “Our goal is to strengthen our position within the gelatin marketplace – commented in a note Roberto Lapi, president of Lapi Group...
The EU proposal on deforestation leaves CICB confused as well. Centro das Indústrias de Curtumes do Brasil expressed in a note its position to the EU, in regards to the ban on goods imported in Europe that are tied, in some way, to deforestation. The issue, as already highlighted by UNIC and Cotance, is that […]
Lights, but shadows as well, on the sneakers market, where the battle between Western and Chinese brands could broaden its horizons and become planetary, at least in the technical and volume segment. For example: Adidas and Nike are suffering from supply chain problems, while Li Ning and Anta are flying. In any case, sneakers remain […]
20 artisans from as many regions of Italy were called to re-interpret Fendi’s Baguettes, the iconic leather good designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi in 1997. The Hand in Hand exhibit aims at giving value to Italian know-how by offering fame to those professions that risk of being forgotten by the public. The exhibit opened to the public on October […]
The synergy with Vibram, protagonist of a presentation during the last edition of Lineapelle, within the project A New Point of Materials. Now the synergy with SCARPA, joining forces with an Italian outdoor excellence. Evolo, Sciarada’s suede produced with high standards of sustainability and circularity, has attracted the attention of the fashion world. And, with […]
There’s only one way to save leather: recycling. Only in this way we can give new life to waste products and help safeguard the future of our planet. Silvateam took the first step on this path by developing Ecotan, a recyclable, metal-free and glutaraldehyde-free leather made using natural tannins, biopolymers and sustainable finishing products, safe […]
Italian tanning obtained successful results in the third quarter of 2021 as far as bovine hides go: +14% for medium-large pieces and +24% for small ones. Extending the discussion on the first 9 months of the year, the performance is of +25% and +22%, respectively. Ovine hides, on the other hand, didn’t mirror the former’s...
The context is that of the European Green Deal. As part of it, the EU Commission published some initiatives among which is one that is really not convincing. Simply put, this proposal – explains UNIC – Italian Tanneries -, has to do with a “set of rules that aims at guaranteeing that products sold within...
“The most advanced horizon of sustainability” is called “responsible innovation”. In other words, the concept on which the idea and development of A New Point Of Materials are based, the format launched by Lineapelle during its last edition (September 2021) and which is about to land in France, in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. […]
First of all, in view of February 2022 a new hashtag is launched: #restarttogether becomes #bettertogether. Better Together: because Micam, Mipel and Lineapelle renew their synergy. From 20 to 22 February, 2022, the 93rd edition of Micam is “Glamorous Magic”: in terms of results, the organisers hope to approach pre-pandemic levels. Mipel, on the other […]
Not just a job, but an opportunity for personal fulfilment. Like for Arianna, a 46-year-old mother from Tuscany, who is training to work in leather goods: “It’s my dream, and I didn’t think I’d ever be given the chance to learn a new profession again”, she said from the stage of LVMH’s ShowME. “When I […]
Chanel, another one. The luxury brand continues its vertical integration process by acquiring French leather goods manufacturer Ateliers de May. This operation was allegedly closed 1 year ago and wasn’t divulged. The company located in the small town of Aulnay-de-Saintonge (1,350 inhabitants) was founded 23 years ago and was part of a group of third-party...
The setting of the first stone, or rather “the first tree” dates November 11th, 2020. Fendi planted a symbolic Oaktree in the site that should become the brand’s next factory in Bagno a Ripoli. So close to completion, in fact, that the site will open its doors in less than a year: September 2022. A...
Made in UK works for Mulberry. The British brands was able to avoid supply chain and production disruptions thanks to its national suppliers. During the first 6 months of the year the brand surpassed the pre-Covid performances of 2019 by 3%. Profitability also improved thanks to “strategic focus on full-price sales and more efficient volumes”....
The turnover, the fashion shows, the materials and, therefore, leather. The former is getting back on track compared to pre-Covid levels. The latter return, to a certain extent, to the past. The thirds represent a front on which to place the appropriate emphases. The subject of this introduction is Gucci’s future in the short and...
Bottega Veneta can become the second Gucci at Kering, observers are certain. For this to be possible, new creative director Matthieu Blazy must exploit Daniel Lee’s legacy. But he must also clarify the positioning of the brand, develop ready-to-wear, and even return to social media. But the crossroads are different. Should Blazy continue on the...
A provocation via communication. CNC (Conseil National du Cuir) in France, has launched a new innovative material called Riuc. Simply put: Cuir written from the end. CNC does so online, using a narrative and language that, in other words, are the same used by those that advertise materials alternative to leather. The rest is at […]
