“Investing in made in Italy and quality craftsmanship is crucial to ensure that these skills are passed down from generation to generation.” This is what CEO Serge Brunschwig says about the shoe factory that Fendi will open in Fermo this autumn. It is more than 7,000 square metres where around 300 people will work. Made […]
A battle of civilisation is being prepared over exotic leathers. Yes, because the militant veg area dreams of applying to reptiles, ostriches & co. the same treatment reserved in recent decades to fur. In other words, a process of moral condemnation and “criminalisation” of the supply chain that has pushed the material, once synonymous with...
Gruppo Florence grows. It incorporates 5 more companies and announces that others will arrive by the summer. Today, therefore, the Made in Italy production hub (created in October 2020 by Vam Investments, Fondo Italiano d’Investimento and Italmobiliare), groups together 12 companies. The first seven (Giuntini, Ciemmeci Fashion-leatherwear, Mely’s Maglieria, Manifatture Cesari, Emmegi, Antica Valserchio and […]
200 new jobs right away, of by 2023, and then a new large atelier where the number of workers could increase exponentially. Sacar Industrial Artisan is growing and taking advantage of the positive trend od the French leather goods’ segment. Yet, it shares the same problem of similar operators: difficulties in finding skilled labor. The Srobers-based […]
Non-sport shoes are alive and well. In fact, the numbers of second-hand transactions are living a very positive moment. Note: it’s not like sneakers are trending off (just the opposite), but consumers probably prefer changing type of shoes instead of buying a second pair of sneakers. The return to offices and events represent, in this...
Indipendent design e-commerce has obtained a 15 million loan. Iris Ventures announced the investment of the fund for Artemest, together with its partners, among which is Olma Luxury Holdings. This platform was founded by Ippolita Rostagno and Marco Credendino and it presents itself as the largest marketplace for interiors’ furnishing, offering the possibility of reaching far away […]
For the interior of the Polestar 2, the “veg” model of electric brand Polestar (Volvo), it is possible to choose leather in addition to fabrics. It doesn’t sound like much, but it’s interesting news from several points of view. Industrial, first of all, because a brand that returns to leather after its vegan infatuation, is...
It costs 235 euro, which puts it in the so-called “premium” segment. It’s not luxury, but it’s not fast fashion either. It’s made with leather, from Italy, and in order to buy one you must join the waiting list, as if it were a Birkin bag by Hermès. The company that launched this product, which […]
Was it worth attending Obuv Moscow? We asked 4 entrepreneurs (2 from the footwear and 2 from the leather goods sector) attending the Russian fair, which closed on Friday, April 29, after 4 days of programming. The two central days were the ones with the largest visitors influx, who were numerically smaller than at past...
The pandemic threatens (once again) the exports of leather goods by the Made-in-Italy industry to China. As a matter of fact, Italian exports of shoes and leather goods to China were growing significantly during 2021, but the country’s current Zero-Covid policies may stop further hopes of a boom. A clear pain point, given that “Made-in-Italy...
There is a dark side to nearshoring. At least from an Italian perspective. Often when the phenomenon is discussed, opinions claim an almost exclusively positive value to it. But that’s not always the case, because while it’s true that the global fashion chains are shortening and much manufacturing volume is returning to the Mediterranean (Europe,...
Leather offcuts? They become luxury clothing. Polish brand Lebrand has presented its first collection made from the off-cuts of previous seasons. Buyers can be sure that they are not only buying a unique garment, but also that it is saving raw materials from being dumped. Luxury clothing with leather offcuts Lebrand presented the ‘Spring 22’ […]
Kerby Jean Raymond chooses made in Italy for his debut in women’s footwear and leather goods. The former Reebok creative director founded the brand Pyer Moss in 2013, and has now turned to Italian materials and manufacturing to take on his new challenges. This brand became famous six years ago when its show invoked the […]
A 4th century leather sandal resurfaces on the peaks of Norway. The discovery took place at the end of August 2019 and, now, the find is being studied by experts. A Norwegian climber was crossing the area known as the Horse Ice Patch near Oppland. The sandal is in a good state of preservation and, […]
In Russia, is business as usual (or almost). Exhibitors at Obuv (which closes its doors on Friday, April 29) report a Russian market that does not look like a country at war. But, like the European ones, it is influenced by the situation of uncertainty that leads buyers to be more cautious in their purchases....
Barclays warns: the pandemic’s trend in China doesn’t promise anything good. That’s thy the former advises luxury players to invest in the United States. Because after the lockdown in Shanghai, Beijing too risks of ending up the same way, even if positive cases decrease. The capital’s restrictions will allegedly have an additional negative impact on...
Until 2041, Hermès (brand) will remain in Hermès’ (family) hands. The family members own 54% of the capital via holding company H51. At the annual assembly that took place in Paris, the family stated that the majority shares will be maintained at least for 20 more years. Meanwhile, the luxury brand is exploring the Metaverse...
Rumors of a potential sale of the brand by the Furlanetto family shake the brand. CEO Mauro Sabatini has left its post. Yet, Furla states that sales increased by 7.6% in 2021, compared to the previous year. All during a challenging time: the brand had difficulties in Japan, the top destination for its leather goods, […]
The luxury segment rediscovers America. During the first 3 months of 2022, the US market showed great dynamism, attracting investments from luxury brands that see China slowing due to the zero-Covid policies and various lockdowns such as the one in Shanghai. It’s not by chance that the US are becoming the main growth market for […]
Celine used crocodile hides to take the decisive step to climb the luxury segment’s pyramid. The LVMH-owned brand is growing more quickly than expected and, according to analysts, has surpassed the 2-billion-euro mark for 2021 (revenue wise). Now the brand is trying to raise his positioning to enter a less-crowded and more competitive segment: hard...
