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...
The Italian trade fairs for finished products and fashion accessories are defining dates and strategies for the next editions. The objective: to outline the panorama of what (for now and who knows when) has been defined as the “new normality”. In the light of this dimension, therefore, Pitti, in view of the June edition, takes […]
There are a few top luxury brands that deal with price rises at source (logistics, procurement, production, etc.) by passing them on in-store, on the tags of their accessories. Then there are all the others: brands that, of necessity, have to suffer the situation and go in search of complex alternative ways. Also because, as...
Each to his own. The StockX Big Fact Report shows that every city in the world has its own sneakers trend. The choice varies according to taste and tradition. In Milan, Paris and Madrid, the sneaker maintains a strong link with natural raw materials thanks to leather uppers or inserts. London, Berlin and overseas, on...
From the comfort of vintage car seats to the elegance of a handmade accessory. French brand Mileage gives new life to leather destined for landfill. It contributes to a potentially endless cycle by taking the leather from its customers’ classic cars and transforming it into bags, wallets, key fobs, watch straps and everything else they […]
Between January and March many hits originating from Russia and China have cause grave concerns for many. LVMH isn’t among them, as the first quarter proved to be very solid for the largest fashion group in the world. The group managed to do so well mainly thanks to the performance of the “Fashion and leather...
“We play it by ear. It’s impossible to make forecasts for the future”, says Luca Rossetti, CEO of Fratelli Rossetti, in light of the war in Ukraine, new Covid waves and price increases. “All the forecasts we had prepared for this year were inevitably impacted, or at least delayed until 2023”. Rossetti calls for government...
They made Herno’s first sneaker. But most of its customers are, or have been, stars and stripes. For example: Buscemi, Fear of Good, Pyer Moss, Virgin, Koio, Greats and, finally, Charaf Tajer, director of French brand Casablanca Paris. After collaborating with New Balance, he chose SearchNdesign (SND) to create his first sports footwear project. SND...
