To say that we see the light at the bottom of the tunnel, given numbers and projections, is still not possible. But the new consumer guidelines are defined. McKinsey draws up the profile of the luxury client now that Coronavirus has burst into our lives. The public, analysts say, will be more cautious and smart […]
Such is the plan: to foster and enhance online sales by creating a straight connection with customers. This is one of the peculiarities of Manikomio Dsgn, a project designed by Massimo Cabbia, 49 years old, former marketing and sales agent and manager of a few leather goods leading brands. They officially launched the brand at...
Bangladesh is going to attract Chinese investments as well. For the records, the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) announced they have recently reached an agreement that will enable Unicorn Leather Goods Factory to carry out a relevant investment in the country. The company, headquartered in China, is due to open in Bangladesh a leather […]
Ethical and fair sneakers made in Vietnam. N’go Shoes is a footwear brand first launched in Nantes, France, and created by two long-standing friends we have interviewed. Namely, they are Ronan Collin and Kevin Gougeon, both 29 years old. Such is their plan: for each pair of sneakers sold, they offer a charitable contribution to […]
“The determination with which we have pursued this achievement makes us particularly proud”. The approval, on Thursday May 28th 2020, of the Leather Decree by the Council of Ministers isn’t only “a very important result”. Gianni Russo, president of UNIC – Italian Tanneries and owner of tannery Russo di Casandrino, believes this to be a […]
Chinese revenge spending for Prada too. After Furla, the brand led by Patrizio Bertelli and Miuccia Prada announces a rebound in sales in Beijing. A rebound that does not compensate, however, the losses suffered during the lockdown. Meanwhile, by publishing the 2019 CSR Report, the brand puts its supply method of raw materials in writing. […]
Fashion hasn’t stopped, we know it. And the news of spring-summer 2020 began to peep into fashion influencers’ shots: first as mini défilé in the corridor between their bedrooms and living rooms, then in the first post released after lockdown. The stylistic trends of the season are outlined, and many brands take advantage of the […]
Hidden machineguns, oil slicks and leather interiors. Aston Martin will make a limited-edition Bond DB5 series, replicating the one driven by the most famous secret agent in the world. As reported by the New York Times, the vehicle will be exactly the same as the original, though the accessories will not be functional. On the […]
According to McLaren, a supercar deserves real leather only. The British luxury carmaker launched its new GT model on the market. Beside from its great performances, the supercar with Speedtail DNA, has extreme attention to details. A distinctive trait that the McLaren Tech Club has narrated in a video that highlights leather as a key […]
Even masks are fashion these days. And among the items on the market there are also those made of leather. The Italian brand Les Jeux du Marquis chose python for an extra-luxury solution, while the French Maison Fabre and Eureka make them in lamb leather. For all of them, leather stands out for its greater […]
The result, writes UNIC – Italian Tanneries is “very important”. One for Italy’s tanning segment and, more generally, for the entire leather chain. The news requires few words to be commented and, in summary, these are: the decree is finally here! In other words, the Council of Ministers approved, on Thursday, May 28th 2020, the […]
UNIC – Italian Tanneries’ Economic Service has analyzed the situation by looking at the dark quarter that traumatized the tanning segment, all around the world, “with the Covid-19 pandemic generated shock”. A shock that has impacted all countries with developed tanning industries. These countries “generally suffered significant decrements of both production levels and sales in […]
The president of Assopellettieri is not surprised: “We had prepared ourselves for difficult numbers and here they are”. Franco Gabbrielli refers to the comparison between the data of the latest survey by Confindustria Moda with those of surveys carried out among its associates. The result says that in the first quarter of 2020 37% of...
Covid-19 knocks out Circa of America. The US company, which specialises in the design and manufacture of belts and small leather goods, filed for bankruptcy before the Federal Court in Atlanta. The company, founded in 1967 in San Francisco, moved to Dunwoody, Georgia last year. Covid-19 knocks out Circa of America According to reports from […]
The Coronavirus pandemic will leave a legacy to the sector, it is inevitable. In part, the consequences of the virus will be seen in the numbers: and CHANEL has already forecasted a -15/-20% for the year at the end of March. But even stronger will be the effect on the identity of the top of […]
Louis Vuitton has appointed Johnny Coca as the new director of women’s accessories. The former Mulberry designer will start working next June 2, alongside Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of the brand’s women’s collections since 2013. Coca (pictured) has already worked at Louis Vuitton as a leather goods designer from 1996 to 2000. The new director […]
Lifestyle Design buys Luxury Living Group. The Forlì-based company enriched its portfolio, which is controlled by US-based Haworth. The holding is also the owner of Poltrona Frau, Cassina, Ceccotti, Cappellini, Janus, Karakter and, retail-wise, Luminaire and Dzine. The acquisition will be finalized before the end of June. Lifestyle Design buys Luxury Living Group Luxury Living Group […]
After all, Brexit doesn’t look so bad. The British meat and leather associations review the tariff tables that the Government intends to apply from January 1, 2021, in place of the external EU ones. And they are satisfied. The first because it sees itself safeguarded by the price competition of imported animal products. The second […]
32,800 individuals working in the footwear segment lost their job in Brazil. The equivalent of 12% of the entire workforce active in the segment as of January 2020. Brazil’s footwear segment expects production for 2020 to be about 30% lower, to levels of 16 years ago. Meanwhile, 50% of companies operating in the footwear and […]
Social security for Sadesa’s workers. The Argentinian tannery, owned by the Galperin family, announced it request for economic assistance from the state and it was granted. The company’s workers, due to the financial difficulties caused by Covid-19, will receive part of their stipends from the State. To Sadesa’s workers Faced with an economic downturn, Argentina’s […]
