Lights, but shadows as well, on the sneakers market, where the battle between Western and Chinese brands could broaden its horizons and become planetary, at least in the technical and volume segment. For example: Adidas and Nike are suffering from supply chain problems, while Li Ning and Anta are flying. In any case, sneakers remain […]
20 artisans from as many regions of Italy were called to re-interpret Fendi’s Baguettes, the iconic leather good designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi in 1997. The Hand in Hand exhibit aims at giving value to Italian know-how by offering fame to those professions that risk of being forgotten by the public. The exhibit opened to the public on October […]
The synergy with Vibram, protagonist of a presentation during the last edition of Lineapelle, within the project A New Point of Materials. Now the synergy with SCARPA, joining forces with an Italian outdoor excellence. Evolo, Sciarada’s suede produced with high standards of sustainability and circularity, has attracted the attention of the fashion world. And, with […]
There’s only one way to save leather: recycling. Only in this way we can give new life to waste products and help safeguard the future of our planet. Silvateam took the first step on this path by developing Ecotan, a recyclable, metal-free and glutaraldehyde-free leather made using natural tannins, biopolymers and sustainable finishing products, safe […]
Italian tanning obtained successful results in the third quarter of 2021 as far as bovine hides go: +14% for medium-large pieces and +24% for small ones. Extending the discussion on the first 9 months of the year, the performance is of +25% and +22%, respectively. Ovine hides, on the other hand, didn’t mirror the former’s...
The context is that of the European Green Deal. As part of it, the EU Commission published some initiatives among which is one that is really not convincing. Simply put, this proposal – explains UNIC – Italian Tanneries -, has to do with a “set of rules that aims at guaranteeing that products sold within...
“The most advanced horizon of sustainability” is called “responsible innovation”. In other words, the concept on which the idea and development of A New Point Of Materials are based, the format launched by Lineapelle during its last edition (September 2021) and which is about to land in France, in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. […]
First of all, in view of February 2022 a new hashtag is launched: #restarttogether becomes #bettertogether. Better Together: because Micam, Mipel and Lineapelle renew their synergy. From 20 to 22 February, 2022, the 93rd edition of Micam is “Glamorous Magic”: in terms of results, the organisers hope to approach pre-pandemic levels. Mipel, on the other […]
Not just a job, but an opportunity for personal fulfilment. Like for Arianna, a 46-year-old mother from Tuscany, who is training to work in leather goods: “It’s my dream, and I didn’t think I’d ever be given the chance to learn a new profession again”, she said from the stage of LVMH’s ShowME. “When I […]
Chanel, another one. The luxury brand continues its vertical integration process by acquiring French leather goods manufacturer Ateliers de May. This operation was allegedly closed 1 year ago and wasn’t divulged. The company located in the small town of Aulnay-de-Saintonge (1,350 inhabitants) was founded 23 years ago and was part of a group of third-party...
The setting of the first stone, or rather “the first tree” dates November 11th, 2020. Fendi planted a symbolic Oaktree in the site that should become the brand’s next factory in Bagno a Ripoli. So close to completion, in fact, that the site will open its doors in less than a year: September 2022. A...
Made in UK works for Mulberry. The British brands was able to avoid supply chain and production disruptions thanks to its national suppliers. During the first 6 months of the year the brand surpassed the pre-Covid performances of 2019 by 3%. Profitability also improved thanks to “strategic focus on full-price sales and more efficient volumes”....
The turnover, the fashion shows, the materials and, therefore, leather. The former is getting back on track compared to pre-Covid levels. The latter return, to a certain extent, to the past. The thirds represent a front on which to place the appropriate emphases. The subject of this introduction is Gucci’s future in the short and...
Bottega Veneta can become the second Gucci at Kering, observers are certain. For this to be possible, new creative director Matthieu Blazy must exploit Daniel Lee’s legacy. But he must also clarify the positioning of the brand, develop ready-to-wear, and even return to social media. But the crossroads are different. Should Blazy continue on the...
A provocation via communication. CNC (Conseil National du Cuir) in France, has launched a new innovative material called Riuc. Simply put: Cuir written from the end. CNC does so online, using a narrative and language that, in other words, are the same used by those that advertise materials alternative to leather. The rest is at […]
Scarosso relaunches heels with Brian Atwwod. The brand is continuing its collaborations with stylists. After Paula Cademartori and Nick Wooster, Scarosso relaunches its heels with the collaboration of project Atwood. The German brand makes 90% of its models in the Marche region and sells only online. Made in Italy philosophy Scarosso was founded in Germany […]
Italian leather inserted itself as the protagonist of the unisex and sustainable sneakers’ project signed by O.T.A. Paris (O.T.A. stands for On The Asphalt). Arnaud Barboteau founded the French brand, which was selected among the Emerging Designer at Micam Milano in 2017. He did it by building on the inspiration provided by a photo of […]
A true discovery trip, the one taken by Il Corriere della Sera inside its L’Economia section, which shines a spotlight on Italy’s leather chain (tanning, leather goods, footwear) to draw a (fairly) reasoned geographical map. This input comes from a report from the Studies and Research department of Intesa Sanpaolo. In the end, the value...
Maria Grazia Chiuri feels compelled to make things clear. Investments in sustainability are necessary, but the green revolution in fashion is complicated, and there are no easy solutions as many would like. This is precisely why the market is becoming polarised: because only the big players have the resources to invest in a green direction. […]
Kering entrusted the creative director role of Bottega Veneta to Matthieu Blazy. He will be the successor of Daniel Lee, of whom he is currently second in command. Blazy was curating the brand’s apparel segment. Kering’s choice seems to have given credit to the belief that the brand’s focus has been placed on handbags, while […]
