Do Frasers really want to buy out Mulberry? In February 2020, they were holding 12.5% of the company’s shares; then, at the beginning of November, the group, led by Mike Ashley, climbed to 29.7%. They now hold, in their possession, 36.82% of the capital assets. Things are getting interesting at this point. Frasers are supposed […]
They are formal outside and sneakers inside. Hybrid shoes, made by Amberjack, a newly launched American brand, are enjoying a great success. In other words, the waiting list has now reached 10,000 pairs of shoes. What is the secret of such (unexpected) success? Leather. As well as their outline and insole. Hybrid shoes Financial analyst […]
A debate that, pandemic or not, holds surprises every month. Unfortunately, unpleasant ones. Surprises that were identified in the media hype of the withdrawal from crocodile and any exotic leather for reasons defined as “ethical” by those who, while giving up this (forgive us the pun), give up very little.
US Federal Law stops the California Penal Code and brakes down the house of cards that banned “the sale and commerce of crocodile and alligator leather (and leather goods)”. An important precedent, not just from a legal standpoint
It seems that brands choose to tell customers they are saying goodbye to exotic leather for simple marketing reasons. Industrial complications? Little. Return on public image? Substantial
On one side are the words of Richemont, repeated many times regarding the use of exotic leather. On the other are those of Louis Vuitton’s CEO, who clarified why the luxury brand uses all types of leather (as well as fur)
But also the Holy Grail of the wildest fashion (but not only) collecting. To the point that, by now, it is a biggest news when an auction of designer bags, almost always in exotic leather, goes deserted. Like last July at Sotheby's when, incredibly, a Hermès Birkin Himalaya found no suitors. It was a coincidence
Hunting wild animals. Tan the hides to sell them to other players and advance in the game. Tanning can in fact be a game, or a videogame. And, as such, its process is just one of the many steps that players have to take to advance their gaming strategy. The developers of many famous videogames that transport players on islands in the Caribbean or bring them back thousands of years to re-live ancient battles through various heroes, have inserted in the game story the possibility of opening tanneries and labs to tan leather, create clothing, footwear, saddles and armor. Here are 4 surprising examples.
This is one of those stories telling the case of “exemplary reshoring” by Sue Wyss- Kwan, founder of the Dutch leather goods brand Su.B. The decision to produce in China, the profound disappointment, the landing in Italy. Where she found (for 1,000 reasons) the ideal production partner and where she is now looking for another one
They come from Sweden. They planned to produce their (complicated) shoes in Portugal, using leathers made in Italy. At the last minute, however, Bay and Wall opted for originality from the Marche region. Founders Oskar and Viggo Lagerwall tell us why
The final balance will depend on the results we are going to achieve in the last quarter of the year, that is, Christmas shopping time. In the best possible outlook, revenues might even reach -5%. “Coronavirus second outbreak alongside limited and total lockdown all around Europe – remarked Claudia D’Arpizio, Bain & Co – make […]
Designed by Amina Muaddi, in leather, and made in Italy. This explains the success of Fenty capsules collections, a brand that is part of the LVMH galaxy. The first footwear collection released in July was sold out. The second, which has just come out, seems destined to do the same, thanks also to the charm […]
D&G opens to the “see-now buy-now” approach after years of indifference. And more: the brand founded by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana talked positively and with interest, with regards to using the resources made available by the financial world. D&G’s management, at the same time, shows some doubts towards the structure of luxury and its […]
Green Leather Manager triumphs in its own category at the European Vocational Skills Week. In other words, the course enjoyed a win at the end of the “professional skills European week”. Which turned out to be an opportunity to advertise, on an international scale, the project currently underway across Veneto’s area. Green Leather Manager triumphs […]
It is softer, more comfortable and luxurious. Leather appeal lies in those qualities: that is why car buyers prefer leather to other materials for seat upholstery. Stephen Jeske, vice-president of US GST Autoleather, has closely described the situation of the industry. Looking ahead to prospective scenarios and considering current trends, it turns out that leather […]
Cutting costs in Slovenia led Boxmark to build a new manufacturing site in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Boxmark Leather started building a new production site in the country’s North-East area. The operation follows news of the cuts the company made in Slovenia, specifically in Murska and Sobota, where it decreased the production capacity and cut personnel. New manufacturing […]
Brazil’s leather chain absorbs the blow. During the month of October, raw material sales showed encouraging increments compared to September, together with substantial steadiness compared to 1 year ago. The trend is valid for both volume and value. Brazil’s leather chain absorbs the blow According to data by SECEX (Secretariat of Foreign Trade), elaborated by […]
Marie Antoinette loved leather. French auction house Osenat Versailles (from which the pictures are taken), auctioned the leather and silk shoe owned by the monarch just a few days ago. Experts estimated the item’s value at between 8.000 and 10.000 euro: the highest bud was more than 40.000 euro. Leather and silk shoe The queen’s […]
Medieval shoes are popping up. A group of archeologist and Lithuanian divers brought the remains of an ancient soldier to light. The man, who had been at the bottom of the Asveja lake for over 500 years, was still wearing his leather boots. Leather boots The team of experts, reports irl.lt, found the soldier 9 […]
