Cotance, which has promoted the project since 2022, and its partners, can rejoice: The Leather Traceability Cluster, which met at Lineapelle 104 (pictured), is close to reaching the goal. The shared agreement (and subsequent verification) on the essential requirements and means of verification to trace the origin of leather may be finalized by the end […]
The vintage look never goes out of fashion; on the contrary, it comes back. It seems a truism, but it is not. The cyclical nature of fashion is an established phenomenon, but the return to retro, to materials and workmanship that simulate the use and signs of time, is a real trend. And this becomes...
If the recovery of the fashion market will come – as many say – from the very tip of the iceberg, (the high-end segment) the niche of exotic leather could be the first to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Yes, because in the polarization of the luxury market, the use of...
It seems the market has convinced those at Tesla to start using leather again. A few gathered clues tell us that Elon Musk’s automaker (which abandoned the material in 2015 by opening up to the nonsense equivalence that “the electric car is better if it’s vagan”) is already using the material and that, in the...
Israeli Tamar Elbaz triumphs at the 30th edition of the International Lab of Mittelmoda – the fashion award 2024. She won both the overall first prize and the “Italian Leather” prize offered by Lineapelle. Leather featured in her collection, as well as in those of the young students and aspiring designers. The contest “The contest...
The brands are there, and in some cases they talk of stable production levels by 2025. But the scenario, with the exception of the most successful companies, does not allow for an immediate recovery in the international high-end market. That is why, at Lineapelle 104, osmotic relationships between large and small entities are appearing. The...
Tanneries and brands dialogue together, and that is business. But it is also creative. And so in the pavilions of Lineapelle 104 (Fieramilano Rho, 17-19 September) the economic uncertainty is translated into a stylistic proposal centred on naturalness. In some ways it is also an investment. “Since luxury brands have focused on elevating their product...
“The real superpower of leather is telling the truth”. This is the best way to promote leather in the world. This is the word of someone who has made storytelling a mission and who, with this approach, has managed to acquire hundreds of thousands of followers. We can call them “leather influencers”, and are the...
For Italy’s leather goods segment, the first half of the year was one of suffering. During the period, turnover fell 10% and industrial production plummeted 19%. The worst datapoint is related to June: -26.4%. Use of layoffs grows, while firms and number of employees shrink. The market hopes (but doesn’t expect) for a recovery in...
Hermès opened a new leather goods factory in Riom (Puy-de-Dôme) on Friday 13. This is the 23rd production site in France where, since 2010, it has opened 12 workshops. And it doesn’t end there. Three new openings are planned for the next few years. In 2025 in L’Isled’Espagnac (Charente). In 2026 in Loupes (Gironde) and...
The time for Lineapelle 104 has come. From tomorrow – 17 September – until Wednesday 19 September, the international leather, fashion, luxury and design industries meet at Fiera Milano Rho. An edition that is all to be understood, because it falls in the midst of an economic tsunami for which there are still no glimpses […]
From tomorrow until Wednesday, September 19, in conjunction with Lineapelle 104, Simac Tanning Tech is celebrating its 50th edition in pavillion 18 of Fiera Milano Rho. The show is dedicated to the sector of machinery and technology for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industry. “Simac Tanning Tech is not just a trade show, but […]
The sustainable future of leather starts today. The theme is the focus of the third edition of the Science-Based Fashion Talks at Lineapelle 104. Five events over the three days of the fair (Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19) that will involve more than 30 high-profile professional speakers. Science-Based Fashion Talks Lineapelle 104 continues to explore...
Transforming the by-products of the tanning process into innovative resources: this is the goal of “Smart cycle. From tanning scraps to sustainable innovations” Of the project, that is, that D-house has developed in collaboration with L’Officina Chimica in movimento, with designer Vito Colacurcio and the Polo Conciario of Solofra. The project is featured at Lineapelle...
“The boom in global demand for watches” is over, so “we must be cautious” and reduce production volumes. More than a sentence, a verdict. In one fell swoop Johann Rupert, chairman and founder of Richemont, sends a very strong signal not only about the state of health of high-end watchmaking, which in recent years has...
The brand The Row is loved by the super-rich. Who, according to rumours, have invested in the brand founded in 2006 by twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Among them are the Wertheimer brothers, who own Chanel, and the billionaire heiress of L’Oréal, Françoise Bettencourt-Meyers. The rumours Late last spring, the website Miss Tweed broke the...
Making the world of leather progress. This is the aim of the initiative signed by IULTCS (International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies) and IUR Commission (International Union of Research Commission). In other words: a programme of 3 scholarships for young scientists engaged in leather-related scientific research. The call is now open. 3 scholarships...
[sponsored article] Before the Summer Break on July 25th, at the Alcanena Exhibition Centre, APIC (Portuguese Leather Industry Association) held a session to present the F/W leather collection, consisting of the usual PT Leather InDesign TrendBook, the Leathers Collection and Prototypes of finished Leather Products. The PT Leather InDesign is boosting the finished leathers development in Portugal […]
Those who were in Shanghai for ACLE speak of a brilliant fair, but only from the point of view of the crowds and the hustle. Because when, on the other hand, we talk about the results in terms of business, the enthusiasm disappears: the global leather supply chain is still struggling and for the time...
Affordable luxury is at the center of the dispute between Tapestry+Capri Holdings and the FTC – Federal Trade Commission. The litigation, in fact, hinges on both sides’ submission to the U.S. District Court in Manhattan of the definition of accessible luxury. For insiders, FTC’s is a political battle to defend the middle class. What the...
