A licence in footwear to accelerate development. This is the strategy of men’s clothing brand Dan John, founded in 2015 by the company formed by Daniele Raccah and Giovanni Della Rocca. The brand currently sells around 100,000 pairs of shoes a year, and is relying heavily on the footwear licence as a chance to expand […]
Even in video games, knowing how to tan is important. V Rising, the vampire survival game requires a certain expertise in the art of leather. Here, leather is an essential element for upgrading both one’s “Castle Heart” and the equipment at one’s disposal. That is why it is urgent to build a tannery to process […]
That the next edition of Lineapelle (exhibition that is an active part of the trade fair circuit promoted by Confindustria Moda), scheduled from on September 20-22, 2022, carries with it a very special value, as we have already written and shared several times. After all, it is the 100th edition, which, as we read in […]
There is a case that embarrasses Louis Vuitton. One of its official shops in China allegedly sold a fake bag. An expert’s report confirmed it and a first instance court ruled condemning the brand to pay compensation to the buyer. Louis Vuitton, meanwhile, says it will appeal. The issue has become a trending topic on...
LVMH’s argument is easy to understand: to make fashion sustainable one does not need to ban fur from collections. It’s enough to have the right method and rigor while sourcing. Yet, the argument struggles to find space in the chaotic public debate, polluted by vetoes of animal activists, especially the radical ones. And so Antoine Arnault,...
No to the online. Yes to exclusive stores for VICs or Very Important Clients. A decisive No to any variation to the company’s capital structure, which remains firmly in the hands of the Wertheimer family. And a decisive yet to another potential price increase. The latter is mainly to thank, when it comes to the […]
“The premise is that I am not a leather goods’ maker”: up until 2015, Luca Bortolami, entrepreneur from Veneto, knew very little about how to make a handbag. That didn’t stop him (maybe even the opposite) from becoming passionate about the segment. So much, in fact, that that year he decided to acquire Tigamaro, in...
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 […]
