The clash between the thunderous, cacophonous animal rights barking and the seriousness of the tanning arguments in the New York microcosm. A few days apart, two episodes are taking place in the streets of the Big Apple, saying a lot about how impervious the communication world is. On the one hand, the tragicomic veg feud...
At Lineapelle New York (29 – 30 January) the test of a super-significant market for the leather and fashion industry. A market that, in the light of Donald Trump‘s re-election, is reforming itself. At the two-day event in Manhattan, exhibitors are asking for the necessary coordinates and inspirations to understand American directions. American inspirations It […]
Paris is well worth a mass, perhaps. This is the motto with which we could sum up what was seen on the men’s catwalks of Paris Fashion Week (scheduled from 21 to 26 January). No striking debuts (despite the armchair waltz) and many confirmations. From Rick Owens, who pays homage to Concordia sulla Secchia, a...
Recupero Responsabile Rivoluzionario (Revolutionary Responsible Recovery, ed.). In short RERERI. From the acronym of these three key words comes the name of the new leather goods brand founded by Franco Gabbrielli (former president of Assopellettiere and owner of Gab). The idea is to “create quality products with a reduced impact on the planet” and is...
Barely a few weeks have passed since the appeal by slaughterhouses in the province of Santa Fe, but Milei’s government decided to leverage the opening and announced the cancellation of duties on the export of tanning raw material. With a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Deregulation Minister Federico Sturzenegger, the Casa Rosada is set […]
Inflation and high interest rates in export markets, as well as record numbers of imported shoes and the spread of counterfeit products. These were the problems of the Turkish leather industry in 2024, which closed with -18% in exported value. The Turkish government has intervened and associations representing the leather industry are hopeful for this […]
Will Bernard Arnault’s friendship with Donald Trump save luxury? A dense network of relationships, lobbying, contributions and multimillion-dollar donations by luxury companies to the newly elected US president and his circle of loyalists had already been in place many months before the presidential election. These are not political choices, but economic ones, to protect sales,...
An immediate recovery for luxury handbags is not to be expected right away. Nor the one of the Chinese market. In fact, according to The Independents’ “Luxury’s Great Reset” report, by 2027 purchases of luxury handbags will decline 13.69%. In China, the decline will be equal to -16.95%. This assessment is aligned with Bain’s forecast...
If after Richemont’s good quarterly report we titled “rejoicing”, now we have to say that joys are doubling. Because Burberry too recorded a performance that was by no means splendid, but better than expected. The drop in sales in the last quarter of 2024 was a third of what analysts had expected: -4% compared to […]
Stone Island and leather: a story of a love that is growing stronger. The brand, acquired by Moncler in 2020, is increasingly focusing on leather products to elevate its positioning. Yet, Stone Island remains faithful to experimentation, which is something that has made it famous over time. Here are the next moves by Robert Triefus,...
The nostalgia effect creates a strong market base, but the future of Bombers is “style and elegance”. We met the president of Bombers Original, Guy Rapp, during the last edition of Pitti Uomo in Florence (14-16 January), and he told us how the historic brand, which was created by the US army in the 1950s,...
The leather glove as a symbol of craftsmanship excellence, sustainability and technological innovation. The exhibition “Glove: Paths and Stories of Gloves in Naples” opened on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, at the Fondazione Banco di Napoli. This exhibition, which can be visited until 21 February, celebrates the historicity and enormous potential of this iconic artefact of […]
UGG boots have been disputed for almost 10 years between Americans (Deckers) and Australians (Australian Leather). In order to be able to sell their products outside Australia and New Zealand, the Australian company was forced to change the brand name. Its boots, in fact, will no longer be called “Ugg since 1974” but only “Since...
The men’s autumn-winter collections presented at Milan Fashion Week (scheduled from 17 to 21 January) are now in the archives. There were many emerging brands and a few spearheads starting from Dolce&Gabbana, which opened in grand style on Saturday 18, to Prada, Zegna and Giorgio Armani. However, this year’s edition was the scarcest ever. Many...
No more super-prices in luxury. Everyone says so. Or at the very least, if you raise the price of a product, it must be better than the previous one. Tod’s Diego Della Valle and Herno’s Claudio Marenzi enter the debate sparked by Brunello Cucinelli. And analyst Flavio Cereda comments on it. Don’t betray people’s trust...
Ending price increments? Not a chance! According to Citi’s Luxury Pricing Tracker, since early January, only Hermès and Omega have significantly adjusted their price lists. But other brands of the same positioning will follow “in the coming weeks”. Ending price increments Citi’s Luxury Pricing Tracker monitors price increases across a broad assortment of products from...
Prada, green light for new leather factory in Piancastagnaio. The city council approved the building variance for the construction of the new factory. Exactly one year ago, the brand had purchased land in the village’s craft area, in the hamlet of Casa del Corto: now work can begin. This news gives hope to the luxury...
“Price increase? Only if the quality of the products goes up”. So says Niccolò Ricci, CEO of the Florentine fashion house Stefano Ricci (left in the photo). The super-luxury fashion brand founded by his father Stefano Ricci in 1972 goes against the tide: price increases are moderate, while turnover is rising steadily. So much so,...
Guido Lapi passed away Jan. 16 in Santa Croce sull’Arno, where he was born and lived. Born in 1948, the entrepreneur was, for many years, at the helm of the Lapi Group, a Tuscan holding company active in the chemical tanning and leather industry with various businesses. Passion for the tannery The son of one […]
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, founders and creative directors of Proenza Schouler, have announced that they will leave the brand’s leadership as of 31 January. Despite stepping down from operational roles, they will remain on the board of directors. They will also retain an equity stake in the company, as well as working with the...
