While the world of haute couture is monopolized by the controversy of price lists that too high (with all the depressive consequences for the market) to be reasonable, the global average export price of shoes in 2024 has decreased. Sure, it was coming from a long inflationary trend: it went from $8.83 per pair in […]
China and India are producers and consumers. The U.S., Japan and Russia are big buyers. In Europe shoe shopping declines, but there are countries, including Italy, that import and then re-export. This is the map of shoe consumption according to the World Footwear Yearbook 2025, the study of the Portuguese footwear, components and leather goods […]
US tariffs are having a twofold impact. The resulting, and inevitable, rise in shoe prices is worrying the footwear industry, while the same phenomenon in luxury handbags is playing to the advantage of resale platforms. Here is how industry insiders see the contrasting market outlooks. The double effect of tariffs In the United States, 2.5 […]
More staff and new machinery to increase output — that is the focus of the investment by the Bosnian division of Boxmark, the Austrian-headquartered leather multinational with subsidiaries in seven countries across three continents. According to local press reports, Sarajevo’s Ministry of Labour has announced that the EUR 6.6 million expansion plan will commence in […]
Lineapelle and Simac Tanning Tech were presented in Rome, marking a new chapter in the revitalization of the Italian industrial system. Italy is focusing on these two key events to strengthen the competitiveness of Made in Italy in the leather and fashion technology sectors. Presented today, Sept. 11, at the ITA Agency site in the […]
Fashion month has begun, and it all kicks off in New York. From 11 to 16 September, the Big Apple transforms into an open-air stage, with fashion setting the city’s tempo. New York Fashion Week returns with a packed schedule of shows, marked by high-profile comebacks and notable absences. With 62 shows on the calendar,...
The future of Armani is now mapped out: either a sale or a stock market listing. This is what was written into his will by Giorgio Armani himself, who named LVMH, L’Oréal and EssilorLuxottica as his three preferred successors in ownership. It is a surprising twist, given that the late “King Giorgio” had previously rebuffed […]
The gold rush is back — the race for the next it-bag. A few years ago, it was mainly the luxury labels in the running; today, far more brands have joined the chase, eager to seize the slice of the market left open by soaring high-fashion prices. Both established names and newcomers are lining up....
In the first half of 2025, the leather trade balance is critical. This is according to Alliance France Cuir’s report that imports remain stable while exports drop slightly, signaling a shift in trade flows. Asia gains ground as a strategic partner, while Europe loses centrality. At the same time, a quality trend asserts itself: less […]
Let’s begin at the end, with a phrase by Daniele Amato — designer, founder of the Amato Daniele brand, and heir to his family’s leather-goods tradition under the Leu Locati label. He spoke these words yesterday morning in Milan, at Spazio Lineapelle, during the launch of the eighth edition of the Lineapelle Designers Edition, scheduled […]
The Italian leather and fashion accessories’ industry, amid duties, obstacles and declining markets, face a downturn, but show surprising resilience. According to data released by Confindustria Accessori Moda, 2024 ended with a turnover of 30 billion euro, down 8.6% from the previous year. The negative trend continues in the first half of 2025, with a […]
More than 20,000 visitors came to the 100th edition of Micam Milano (footwear) and 128th edition of Mipel (leather goods). The majority of operators interviewed described the balance of the shows as stable when compared with that of the last editions. Expectations on the eve, however, were marked by caution, given the geopolitical context. The […]
A year ago, global fashion shopping platform Lyst ranked Dragon Diffusion’s Santa Croce bag fifth among the most sought-after products in its April–June index. Over the same period, searches for the model rose by 197% compared with the previous quarter. The boom propelled the Belgian label, known for its handwoven leather bags, into the spotlight...
There are market pressures, there are increasingly stringent regulations, there is the industry’s sense of responsibility. Among all the commitments of European and international tanning, the challenge of water stands out. This was discussed at the 2025 edition of the Sustainable Leather Forum, the event (Sept. 8) organized in Paris by Alliance France Cuir with...
Gen Z (those born between 1995 and 2010) are often described as “the most influenced by influencers, the most obsessed with brands and with wealth culture”, explained Eric Briones, managing director of the Journal du Luxe, during his talk at the Sustainable Leather Forum. On the surface, they might seem the perfect target for brand...
So far, it hasn’t been a positive 2025 for the global leather industry. According to the numbers published by Li Yu Zhong (vice president of the benchmark association CLIA), the Chinese supply chain is no exception. In the period from January to June, the People’s Republic’s tanning industry reported revenue down 0.8% year-on-year. Not a […]
On 1 December, London’s Royal Albert Hall will become the beating heart of global fashion as it hosts the Fashion Awards 2025. Organised by the British Fashion Council, the event is not only a celebration of creativity but also an important fundraiser for the BFC Foundation. Among the most coveted honours is Designer of the […]
A promising start for Micam and Mipel. The two trade fairs, reference points for footwear and leather goods respectively, are bringing together more than 1,000 brands at FieraMilano Rho until tomorrow, Tuesday, September 9. Yesterday—Sunday, September 7—the opening ceremony marked the 100th edition of Micam, which features 870 brands, including 401 Italian and 469 international […]
With the passing of Giorgio Armani, a defining chapter of Italian fashion comes to a close. Founder of his eponymous maison in 1975, Armani redefined the very idea of elegance with a style both essential and rigorous. His name is most often linked to unstructured jackets, neutral palettes and fluid fabrics. Yet there is a […]
The second quarter mitigates the downturn, but between production, exports and turnover, the semester of Italian footwear remains decidedly in negative territory. The picture remains complex and the outlook still opaque. In other words, more than half of the entrepreneurs surveyed (58%) expect to end the year with lower turnover than in 2024. Here are […]
