14 February 2022 Digital Strategy – Investments in digital pay off for Tapestry Luxury group Tapestry, the owner of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, has reported record results for the second financial quarter and is raising expectations for the rest of the year, reports Leatherbiz. Net sales totalled $2.1 billion compared with… Continue reading Digital Strategy – Investments in digital pay off for Tapestry
14 February 2022 IULTCS – Incoming President’s Message Herewith the message from the incoming President of the IULTVS, Jean-Pierre Gualino We are beginning to see the end of a challenging time for all of us. In 2020 and 2021, raw hides and skins were destroyed because markets and tanneries worldwide were forced to close… Continue reading IULTCS – Incoming President’s Message
11 February 2022 ILM Comment – Is regenerative agriculture a golden opportunity? ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth discusses the topic of regenerative agriculture, and the murky waters of an issue that often is not as well defined as it could be. It feels like the new year has brought a new topic into… Continue reading ILM Comment – Is regenerative agriculture a golden opportunity?
11 February 2022 Aviation – Upcycled leather helps ‘elevate’ Malaysia Airlines Malaysia Airlines’ parent company, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), recently enlisted the help of local brand Theselina to create a collection of five handbags from repurposed leather aircraft seats, among other materials, as part of MAG’s wider eco-minded upcycling efforts, writes Leatherbiz. Belts… Continue reading Aviation – Upcycled leather helps ‘elevate’ Malaysia Airlines
11 February 2022 Leather Naturally – Learn about Leather What is aniline & semi aniline leather? Get the answer by looking into the guide “common leather terminology and descriptions” Hit the link: https://bit.ly/3AYh0h5
10 February 2022 Leather Working Group – Material sustainability trends in 2022 After the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) late last year, the sustainability world has renewed its focus on tackling climate change. The fashion industry – and related sectors – have an opportunity to take real, meaningful action to address climate challenges and reduce… Continue reading Leather Working Group – Material sustainability trends in 2022
10 February 2022 Fossò, the Mission Impossible shot in the Dior shoe factory The Dior shoe factory in the sights of thieves. On Monday 7 February, the managers of the Fossò (Venice) plant discovered that they had been the victim of a theft. The criminals entered the factory over the weekend. The thieves… Continue reading Fossò, the Mission Impossible shot in the Dior shoe factory
10 February 2022 United States of America – LHCA joins petition for tariff exclusions The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) has joined more than 170 agricultural associations and businesses in urging Congress to require the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to reinvigorate the exclusion process for products subject to additional tariffs under… Continue reading United States of America – LHCA joins petition for tariff exclusions
9 February 2022 United Kingdom – Leather UK releases full consumer survey results Industry trade body Leather UK has commissioned a survey of 2,000 adults in the UK to understand consumer knowledge around leather and its origins as a by-product of the food industry, reports ILM. According to the results of the study,… Continue reading United Kingdom – Leather UK releases full consumer survey results
9 February 2022 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence: 60-day challenge for the leather industry We published a new edition of Leatherbiz Market Intelligence on February 8, with our exclusive fortnightly Leather Pipeline report on the situation in the global industry. Among the important insights in this report is the affirmation that, in our uncertain world,… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence: 60-day challenge for the leather industry
