Chanel has taken over the Richard Tannery in Millau. Mégisserie Richard specialises in the production of Lacaune et Entrefins lambskin, finished in various innovative ways: metallic, pearled, printed, painted etc. The company employs 40 people, exports about 60% of its production and is led by Xavier Richard, who will remain at the company’s operating helm. […]
The tradefair calendar is increasingly crowded in the first fortnight of September. In addition to Bread & Butter by Zalando (Berlin 2-4) and theMicam-Mipel (Milan 3-6), we also find Origin Passion and Beliefs (Milan 6-8, in conjunction with Milano Unica) and ILM-International Leather Goods Fair (Offenbach 10-12). Origin Passion and Beliefs is dedicated to fashion […]
Are we seeing a revolution in the luxury brands style offices? Never fear, the tanneries attending Anteprima by Lineapelle at FieraMilanocity (which ends today) say they are ready to face these changes with meticulous internal structures, in-depth research and a particular focus on service. “We need to be flexible”, say Bonaudo, “we are artisans of […]
The Tuscan leather district will shortly see the confirmation of its EMAS certification, the international environmental sustainability certification used to monitor the activities of tannery associations, enterprises and local public administrations. The three-year certification was last renewed in 2013, and over the past few days, the certifying body has completed its checks on the activities […]
The fate of a fair like Lineapelle, undisputed leader of the international leather industry, is continuing to repeat itself and, above all, overcome. This time, however, the record hit by the Milan event is perhaps more significant than many others, because not only reaffirms its importance, but, mostly, it demonstrates the power of attraction towards […]
The economic situation was and is difficult. The near future offers no particular hypothesis of simplification, starting with the effects, all to understand, of Brexit. Despite the difficult context, however, the picture of the Italian tanning industry, presented this morning at “Stelline” in Milan, on the occasion of the Annual Assembly of UNIC (Italian Tanning […]
“We resumed a transparent and constructive dialogue with all interlocutors, of the leather industry and not, public and private, while respecting mutual autonomy.” Gianni Russo, owner of Russo di Casandrino and Knight of Labor, underlines “the importance of dialogue and openness” during his first UNIC Assembly as president. Words “off the cuff”, pronounced after the […]
Around 22 on Tuesday night, at least three suicide bombers first fired on the crowd in the Ataturk airport’s arrivals in Istanbul, then blew themselves up. The provisional evaluation of the attack, according to initial assumptions due to ISIS, is 36 dead and over 140 wounded. A new shadow lengthens over Turkey, for months a […]
No Brexit effect on Satra certifications. Austin Simmons, general manager of the renowned center for research and technology hub based in the UK that analyzes consumer products, including leather accessories and footwear, declared. Simmons announced that the validity of his certificates “will not be affected by the upcoming exit of the UK from the EU. […]
Many burdens and a few honors. The United Kingdom decided to leave the EU with a referendum that took place on June 23rd. This decision leads to trouble for the Italian leather sector. Initial reactions to Brexit are critical. Prime Minister David Cameron announced his intention to resign within October. Exchanges have given immediate negative […]
Tuesday 31th of May the annual meeting of the CNMI, the National Chamber of Italian Fashion. As it is the norm to do every year, the Governing Council and Presidency, headed by Carlo Capasa (pictured) for over a year now, were confirmed. Capasa is the former CEO of Costume National, have been confirmed. Capasa, in […]
The superfair for fur and ready to wear, is soon going to be reality. Mifur and Mipap merge in The One, Milan, bi-annual event, organized by the fair body Mifur which starts with a basis of 300 participating companies. The first event is scheduled to be from the 24th to the 27th February 2017 (during […]
A first preparatory meeting had already been held in recent weeks, but since yesterday the CLEAR table (Confidence in Leather Analysis Results) can really be defined operational. In the UNIC Milan head office, tanners, brands (Italian and international), big groups (international) and experts, met to discuss chemistry and laboratory testing and tests. The problem to […]
Not that there were doubts, but the new guidelines on the application of the Community directive on unfair commercial practices are extremely clear. The Commission in Brussels on May 25 wrote: “Environmental assertion can be misleading if it contains false information: so it is not reliable.” The reference to the “eco-leather” definition for synthetic materials […]
Del Chienti Tannery Tolentino (Macerata, Italy) will open, in July, a center for Research and development for leather, created in collaboration with the University of Camerino. The announcement was made by Marco Luppa, CEO of the company controlled by Jihua Group Corporation, a Chinese group with more than 30 billion Euros of revenue which holds […]
