There was a time when China set the rules: a vast number of stores, many of them in remote locations. In 2026, however, Chinese luxury retail could be entering a new phase of “drastic selection”. Major groups have decided to prioritise strategic concentration over widespread coverage. Fewer addresses, massive investments and stores designed to offer...
The rebirth of Mialuis. Founded in Turin in 2010 by architect Mariaelena Mallone, the leather goods brand fell into crisis during the pandemic. At the beginning of 2023 it hit rock bottom, but then managed to bounce back. How? The founder herself (pictured) tells the story — and reveals that she now has an extra...
The eviction of the Leather Museum in Walsall is drawing closer. The British town council is continuing with the bureaucratic process to make structural changes to the building that houses the museum. This plan for it is to turn it into an educational center for Walsall College: the future of the museum is uncertain. The […]
The first few months of the year always bring with them a slew of trade fairs around the world. Companies in the leather supply chain are immediately called upon to take the first tests of the season. To try to understand what 2026 will be like, and if it will bring the much-hoped recovery in […]
It appears that fashion in 2026 will not be shaped by rigid diktats or fleeting trends. This is according to Pinterest, which in its annual report based on searches by more than 600 million users outlines a landscape in which authenticity, research and attention to detail become the key watchwords. Once again, the protagonists are...
Hermès leads the way in the second-hand market. Miu Miu is, while The Row is the prince heir to the throne. This is the picture painted by Rebag’s Clair Report 2025, a platform active in the resale of luxury goods and specializing in handbags. Now in its sixth edition, the report analyzes millions of data...
Jimmy Choo’s evolution: from stiletto heels to boots and low-heeled footwear, and on to handbags. It is CEO Hannah Colman who outlines the brand’s future strategies. With annual revenues of USD 605 million, Jimmy Choo is owned by Capri Holdings and is pursuing growth based on a clear idea: broadening and diversifying its offer. Diversifying […]
And yet it moves. Or rather: and yet I invest. Despite the sluggish economy, there are those who – at various levels of the supply chain – are investing. For example, Zegna is investing in footwear, while Ermanno Scervino (perhaps) in leather goods. The former continues to invest in the young Canadian brand Norda, which...
Domínguez renounces vegan fashion and returns to leather, losing a prominent adherent in the process. After years of plastics disguised as ethical alternatives, the Spanish brand places leather back at the centre, reclaiming it as a living, durable material capable of ageing with dignity. The announcement, shared on LinkedIn, highlights a choice that is not […]
Leather watch straps are a responsible choice. The supply chain has mapped the origins of 90% of the bovine hides and 100% of the exotic leathers used (almost entirely Mississippi alligator). And manufacturing companies are fully aware of the socio-environmental value of tanning and of reptile conservation programmes. AQC (Association pour l’Assurance Qualité des Fabricants...
Tanneries comparison in 2025: Portugal races ahead, Mexico falls behind. The former has experienced significant export growth, while the latter (especially in the state of Guanajuato) is experiencing a decline due to competition from alternative materials and a reduction in orders from the automotive sector. Two sides of an industry that must reinvent itself to […]
An international team will study the tanning economy of the Roman Empire. This research project aims to uncover how leather was produced, traded and used in Ancient Rome. The study is led by Teesside University in Middlesbrough, UK. The three-year project has received EUR 1.5 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through […]
It starts with “a synergy of ideas, experiences, and opportunities” (quote from Claudia Sequi, president of Mipel). From there, the goal is to build “a new way of doing trade shows” (quote from Giovanna Ceolini, president of Micam). To achieve this, it’s necessary (among other things) to “change the paradigm, thinking of a trade fair...
Once upon a time there were trade fairs in Berlin. From the success of Bread & Butter to the disappearance of Premium, Panorama and Seek. Today, fashion in the German capital is represented solely by Berlin Fashion Week, which, however, does not meet the needs of all the Italian companies that used to take part...
From crisis to opportunity. From accusations of cultural appropriation to collaboration with local producers. This is the path Prada has chosen, planning a limited edition of Made in India sandals. In other words, involving the very country and artisans who, just six months ago, had accused the brand of cultural appropriation. The sandals are inspired...
Belgian luxury is faltering, and the crisis hasn’t spared Delvaux. One of the world’s oldest leather goods brands has received financial support from its parent company Richemont in order to continue operating. The slowdown in Asian markets has negatively affected sales, which is now working on diversification of its sales areas to reduce its dependence […]
2025 for the Sportsystem district? Not bad, according to Gianni Frasson, general manager of Frasson and Rubbermac and president of the Sportsystem Foundation, which brings together companies from Asolo-Montebelluna (Treviso). Frasson talked about market diversification, the impact of the Olympics, and the Foundation’s future projects. 2025 for the Sportsystem district 2025 for Sportsystem got off...
HModa aims to bring its business model to France, aggregating suppliers across the luxury supply chain. To this end, on Wednesday 10 December it inaugurated its new French operational hub in Aubervilliers, named HModa 126 (pictured). During the opening event, the 19 companies brought together by HModa (co-LAB 19) unveiled a project dedicated to leather. […]
On the one hand, there is Gucci, which is launching a robust discount campaign in China, and on the other is LVMH, which is transforming its annual “market” for excess materials from B2B to B2C. These are parallel phenomena, but they can be interpreted within the same framework. The clearance sales by LVMH and Kering...
Notice for those who are in Rome or will be passing through by January 8, 2026: there is a leather nativity scene among the 132 on display in St. Peter’s Square. On December 8, as part of the Giubileo è Cultura exhibition, the curtain rose on the eighth edition of the International Exhibition 100 Presepi […]
