From the first armchair delivered to the Duke of Pistoia in 1919. To the Archibald Anniversary Limited Edition by Felipe Pantone in 2022. Passing through the seats in Steve Jobs Theatre in Cupertino’s Apple Park and in the European Parliament hall. The common denominator is leather, used for the interiors of Ferrari and for covering […]
A real alarm. And a consequent appeal, characterised by a particular urgency. UNIC – Italian Tanneries takes “stock of the state of the sector,” as the association, a member of Confindustria Moda, explains in a note, “on its critical aspects and the market outlook for the coming months”. And, inevitably, it raises the attention on...
The photo is already, in its own way, part of the news. Because scrolling through Burberry‘s catalogue, looking for accessories in exotic leathers, it’s not as if much stuff comes up. On the contrary, the very pocket handbag we have elected as our image is not even made of python, but of python-printed calfskin. And...
There’s a lot of fashion, there’s a lot of leather. In the ranking of the 1,000 champions of the Italian economy, the players of our industry shine. L’Economia by il Corriere della Sera and ItalyPost have drawn up the new edition of the ranking of the companies (among the so-called small and independent ones) that...
Richemont’s concerns aren’t tied to fashion or leather goods. They are called Russia, China and, most of all, YNAP, which continues to be an unresolved issue. And so, the operating margin published by the group for 2021 fell below the forecasts and the price per share fell. “Even when China will stop isolating itself, the […]
Leather cuissardes boots in different colours, bags that can also be worn laced up on the upper arm and lots of geometry on leather overcoats. There is this as well in Gucci Cosmogonie. Alessandro Michele presented the super collection, on sale in six months in the brand’s boutiques, on May 16 with a unique show...
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...
