Louis Vuitton’s 3 confirmations. The first: CEO Michael Burke confirmed Nicolas Ghesquière as creative director for the women’s division. The second: the Cruise 2023 fashion show, which took place in San Diego (in photos) confirmed the centrality of leather for the brand. The third: the maison remains at the top of the ranking of French brands redacted by...
Burberry, as pointed out by Business of Fashion, could (and most importantly would like to) become the British Gucci. To do so, will the new CEO Jonathan Akeroyd follow the plan set by his predecessor (Marco Gobbetti) or change path? The choice today isn’t simple, given the complications caused by the following two factors: one, the […]
Handbags are the backbone of Saint Laurent. And they have fuelled its growth. In 2015, the French brand had just surpassed 1 billion euros in turnover. This year, it could cross the 3 billion euros mark and analysts believe the 5 billion euros mark is within reach. Today, bags generate about three quarters of total...
Bottega Veneta strengthens its footwear business by hiring Safa Sahin, former head of footwear at Balmain. Zara continues its strategy of elevating its positioning through collaborations. The latest involves Rhuigi Villaseñor, creative director of Bally since last January. Thus, the RHU collection was born, focusing on T-shirts and footwear. Sahin at Bottega Veneta Safa Sahin, […]
“I want Jil Sander to be the most luxurious brand in Italy. There isn’t a single square meter of leather used in the brand’s product that costs less than 100 USD”. Renzo Rosso discusses his last acquisition, while thinking on the next. “It must be something big, otherwise it makes no sense”, commented OTB’s owner...
A great year. In 2021, Italian men’s leather apparel exports grew more than any other product category in 2021. Effectively surpassing the level reached in 2019 by 2.9%. It’s what emerged from the research center of Confindustria Moda for SMI-Sistema Moda Italia. The topic was discussed during presentation given at Pitti Uomo 102 (Florence, June 14th...
The brand Tod’s, leather goods and the USA are pushing the group led by the Della Valle brothers beyond pre-pandemic levels. In fact, the first quarter of the year was satisfactory, despite a March held back by the zero Covid policy in China. The most affected was Roger Vivier, the brand that had shone brighter […]
Geox started the year with a smile, Aeffe and Tapestry by thanking footwear, leather goods and leather accessories. The series of financial results published in these last few days continues to highlight how, from Italy to the USA, the common denominator is a general recovery and a shared concern for the future. The causes are...
His name is usually associated with cashmere: but anyone familiar with his brand’s catalogue knows that there is more to it than cashmere. There is a lot of leather, above all: nappa leather, calfskin, suede and everything else needed for his accessories and garments. That is why when Brunello Cucinelli talks about rising raw material...
Hermès artisans will be the protagonists from on May 19-29 in Turin. And there’s more: the protagonist of “Hermès in the making”, which debuted in Copenhagen at the end of 2021 and now makes a stop in Italy, will be artisan pride. “I often visit our production sites, from the leather workshops to the tanneries, […]
“Le cuir est dans le pré” or “Leather is in the meadow”. This is the possible title of the story of a family from Loir-et-Cher. In other words, the story of Auriane de Saint Albin and her four children. On April 24, 2019, they set up a project that aims to produce and market bags […]
US exports of raw hides and semi-finished leather recorded a good quarter (January-March). The segment increased volume sold by 20% and by +28% in value. Data from the association LHCA certifies the full recovery in purchasing levels by Asia and the increased demand of Italy. The near entirety of the markets recorded positive results even when compared […]
Uttar Pradesh’s government ordered the demolition of the tanneries located in the Bhadal village (district of Baghpat). The decision caused a violent protest that reached its peak on May 7th, the day on which the destruction was supposed to begin. Workers of the tanneries and other members of the Dalit Muslim minority went to the...
It is “a safe bet”. Leather goods is the category that best resists during recession periods. The numbers prove it and it’s further confirmed by the fact that luxury brands record their best results in this segment, compared to others, during a time when the global economy is under pressure on all fronts due to...
Well, one would have to say that it is at the very least bizarre for a designer to present his winter collection not only off the calendar, but two months after his rivals’ fashion shows. Instead, Hedi Slimane does it and, apparently, he does it well. Because his Celine stands out in the luxury scene […]
India’s marketplace is under the magnifying glass of luxury groups. Reliance Brands Limited, the main luxury player in India, announced the signing of a long-term franchise deal with Tod’s. Such deal means that the group will become the official retailer of the brand led by Diego Della Valle. It’s the last step of the exploratory...
French manufacturers ask the government to properly defend the term Cuir. Filière Française du Cuir takes as a model the measures adopted recently by Portugal and, first, by Italy, thanks to the push provided by UNIC – Italian Tanneries. The ask is for the government to follow in the footsteps of the aforementioned countries, making […]
Authenticity and modernity. This is how, in Europe, the brand Schott NYC has overcome the pandemic and now, with a series of collaborations, also wants to challenge the current dramatic contingencies caused by the war in Ukraine. Schott, which in the Old Continent is under the management of the French group JAJ, has gone through […]
Protecting the Italian supply chain and investing in Italian shoes. These are Moncler‘s priority manufacturing objectives. Objectives that, as CEO Remo Ruffini said, exclude (for now?) the possibility of implementing a similar strategy in leather goods or acquiring other brands. The possibility of vertical acquisitions for Moncler, therefore, is equivalent to betting on footwear. Moncler […]
Miu Miu invests in leather goods. On, Thursday, May 5, 2022, the brand controlled by the Prada Group unveiled its first advertising campaign dedicated to a bag (in the photos). That is, the Miu Wander model, which made its market debut this spring with a textile model. However, in the official launch the reference material has...
