The Dutch Tanner group Rompa Beheer moves to Bellivo, a Luxembourg-based holding company overseeing Sopraco (meat industry). The agreement, announced by the companies, states that the Rompa group’s assets, Rompa Leather (calf and bull for furnishings, leather goods and footwear); and 50% of Rompa Tanneries (wet blue, crust and skins) have to “integrate with Sopraco’s […]
Italian and European tanners remain bitter in the mouth. On 5 July, European Commissioner for Foreign Trade Cecilia Malmström communicated with Japan’s Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, the definition of a political understanding for the so-called JEFTA, the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and Japan. Negotiations – years long (more about La Conceria we […]
The NGT (National Green Tribunal), the Indian Tribunal for Environmental Crimes, has published a 543-page document that indicates a series of measures that industries operating on the banks of the Ganges are invited to comply. If they fail, they face a penalty of up to 50,000 rupees (about 700 euros). The leather industry, considered by […]
ITALIAN TANNING MANUFACTURING GOES UP, FOOTWEAR THINKS POSITIVE AGAIN, LEATHER GOODS GROW ALONG WITH FASHION BRANDS. THE FIRST HALF OF 2017 JUSTIFIES OPTIMISM TO SOME EXTENT. THE WORST IS BEHIND US (MAYBE)
Different styles, different solutions, different personalities. For all that, there is a suitable leather. In Paris, on the week of Haute Couture (July 2-6), various fashion houses have taken their creations, each with their compromise between tradition and innovation. For Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri has conjugated elegance and originality with a collection dedicated to the […]
“The group relies on a supply structure with high technical expertise and works with historical companies, with whom it has established a continuous collaboration relationship.” This statement is an extract of the Ferragamo Sustainability Report 2016. The report affirms the supremacy of Italian leather for the “Made in Italy luxury production. The group says that […]
“JBS continues to operate normally. As always, the priority of the group is to maximise product quality. ” JBS, the Brazilian meat broker, in the middle of March of a two-pronged judicial-lawsuit (“Meat Fraca” and “Lava Jato”) – questioned by La Conceria – answers exhaustively. “JBS Couros is maintaining healthy levels of Production – continues […]
Positive turnout, but the buyer’s interest points to the low end. It is the impression gathered by the exhibitors of “Shoes from Italy” which closed on July 6 in Tokyo with the presence of 142 Italian companies. “There was a good number of visitors. It’s an edition that has kept the numbers of years gone […]
In 2016, Italian tanning accounted for 65% of the value of European production, and 68% of finished skins exported in the Old Continent and sold in non-EU countries. It can boast record on a global scale, where it is the first for production value (19%) and export of finished skins (27%). It’s the data that […]
CVC Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has signed a binding agreement to which it recognises the majority stake in the holding company that operates the Pasubio di Arzignano tannery. Luca and Alberto Pretto, who retain a minority stake, also maintain the roles they currently hold within the enterprise. According to a note from Confindustria […]
Colourful Biker Jackets for Yohji Yamamoto; oversized cowboy-style jackets and leather patchwork jeans for Balenciaga; Long trenches for Dries Van Noten; Soft trousers for Rick Owens’s conceptual fashion. Paris Fashion Week, concluded yesterday in Paris, saw leather as an essential element for the Spring / Summer 2018 collections. Emerging designers followed the trend. Alexandre Mattiussi […]
“In the past, I never paid attention to comics” admitted Miuccia Prada. But the Milanese stylist has changed her mind putting cartoons on her leather accessories for Prada’s spring summer 2018 collection. Likewise, leather was also the protagonist of the trench designed by Donatella Versace for the celebrations dedicated to Brother Gianni, who died in […]
Pants in black leather and red leather shoes for the outfit chosen by French designer Marine Serre, 25 years for the award ceremony of the LVMH Prize, the award for The best young fashion designers in the world. 1,200 candidates and the winner chosen by a jury presided by Rihanna’s stylist/popstar and composed of the […]
There is no peace for German eco-swindlers. Over 300 disputes with payment of penalties and more than 40 injunctions issued by the Courts. It is the results collected by VDL (the German Tobacco Association) for the last three years in the battle against who speculates on the word skin. It is a topic known to […]
In the first four months of 2017, wet blue US exports dropped by 4% in volume and 2% in value on the Annual basis, with absolute values of 2.1 million skins for a turnover of 198 million dollars. These remarks come from USHSLA, an association of exporters. In the same period, however, it expects foreign […]
Two editions, one in London and one in New York. Both previews considered as exclusive and international, and most importantly, not to be missed. Lineapelle London and Lineapelle New York (Winter 18/19) will open their doors in a few weeks, but both previews are already on full throttle, and not to be forgotten, they are […]
Whether it is a new up-and-comer from Los Angeles, a peculiar designer from Japan, or worldwide recognized Italian stylist, leather is a must-have for every collection. The different propositions at Pitti Uomo, for the 2018 summer collection saw a growing usage of leather. Everyone, in various ways, is trying to show the specific characteristics of […]
Friday 16 June saw the curtain go down on the 88th edition of Expo Riva Schuh, which had begun on Saturday 10 June. At the fair, a growing interest was noted in men’s footwear, a segment defined by an image attentive to style, new takes on traditional designs, and products made using variegated or intertwined […]
Chiara Ferragni, influencer with over 10 mlion followers (in the picture by grazia.it) will work with Tod’s on “Chiara loves Tod’s!”, a capsule collection for the brand owned by Della Valle brothers, which will focus on two iconic products of the brand: the Mocassini Gommino Double T and the Diodon Bag. The limited edition #chiaralovestods, will […]
“Let’s not ruin a mechanism that works, and do not say Mexico is a problem”. This is more or less the meaning of the message sent by USHSLA, the American association of raw hides&skins suppliers, to the US Trade Representative office, department of the US government that has started consultations with various associations in view […]
