Circular Economy – Kering launches competition to promote circularity

31 December 2021 Circular Economy – Kering launches competition to promote circularity The fashion group has launched an online competition to raise awareness about of the circular economy, with the chance to win “responsible gifts” from Gucci and DoDo, reports ILM.     The competition, hosted at craftingtomorrowsluxurychallenge.com, run until December 26, 2021 and invites customers… Continue reading Circular Economy – Kering launches competition to promote circularity

Retail – Prices for clothes and shoes in 2021 increased by 10-15%

31 December 2021 Retail – Prices for clothes and shoes in 2021 increased by 10-15% In 2021, prices for clothing and footwear increased by 10-15%. Analysts of Fashion Consulting Group shared this forecast with Izvestia. The rise in prices is associated with the rise in prices for all components and services that make up the… Continue reading Retail – Prices for clothes and shoes in 2021 increased by 10-15%

Travel – Travel In Style with Leather Duffle Bag

31 December 2021 Travel – Travel In Style with Leather Duffle Bag Duffle bags are those bags, which are reliable, portable, easy to handle, and multi functional. They are the go-to bag for every weekend trip, lets find out more about these stylish bags, writes Aaron Leather Goods.     Unisex leather duffel bags are… Continue reading Travel – Travel In Style with Leather Duffle Bag

Automotive Interiors – Tesla under fire over “vegan leather” quality

30 December 2021 Automotive Interiors – Tesla under fire over “vegan leather” quality Tesla owners in the UK are complaining after synthetic seats have begun to “bubble” in reaction to lotions, hair sprays, hand sanitisers and other products used on the hair and skin, reports ILM.     The Times reports that many Tesla imported… Continue reading Automotive Interiors – Tesla under fire over “vegan leather” quality

The First Turkish Tannery To Join The Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF)

30 December 2021 The First Turkish Tannery To Join The Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) We are very pleased to welcome Karaca Deri Leather to SLF. They are the first tannery to join us from Turkey and we are delighted to add them to our growing dashboard of sustainably conscious leather manufacturers.     As part… Continue reading The First Turkish Tannery To Join The Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF)

Automotive – The many ironies of vegan car interiors

30 December 2021 Automotive – The many ironies of vegan car interiors Many consumers are being sold EVs on the premise that they are a more environmentally friendly option because they don’t use fossil fuels. Going a step further, some also claim that their vegan leather car interiors are more ‘sustainable’ because they are leather-free.… Continue reading Automotive – The many ironies of vegan car interiors

Brazilian Leather – Viladelco Brazilian Leather Industry

28 December 2021 Brazilian Leather – Viladelco Brazilian Leather Industry Regardless the time of the year, the fashion trends, the place or the style, leather is and will ever be an elegant and sophisticated option for the most different clothes and accessories. Jackets, pants, shoes and purses give a beautiful rustic accent to any look… Continue reading Brazilian Leather – Viladelco Brazilian Leather Industry

Automotive – Bentley excels in interior luxury design

28 December 2021 Automotive – Bentley excels in interior luxury design “A total of eight three-color combinations are on offer in Mulliner spec, each of which includes a distinctive accent line that weaves its way throughout the interior.     The diamond theme continues not only on the hand-stitched seats and patterned door inserts, but… Continue reading Automotive – Bentley excels in interior luxury design

Zeology Nominayed for the Green Product Award

28 December 2021 Zeology Nominayed for the Green Product Award Nera’s sustainable leather tanning agent Zeology is nominated for the Green Product Award 2022. The Green Product Award is the award for sustainable market changers.The nominees will be evaluated by an international jury that will determine the winner. In addition to the jury prize, a… Continue reading Zeology Nominayed for the Green Product Award

South America – Argentine meat suffers from inflation and demands less protectionism

24 December 2021 South America – Argentine meat suffers from inflation and demands less protectionism Argentine meat suffers from inflation. The Federación de Industrias Frigoríficas Regionales Argentinas (FIERA) is one of the main associations of slaughterers in the South American country. And FIFRA is asking the government to reduce taxes on meat and to introduce… Continue reading South America – Argentine meat suffers from inflation and demands less protectionism

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We bring leather, material and fashion businesses together: an opportunity to meet and greet face to face. We bring them from all parts of the world so that they can find fresh partners, discover new customers or suppliers and keep ahead of industry developments.

We organise a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle: sectors that are constantly in flux, so visitors and exhibitors alike need to be constantly aware both of the changes around them and those forecast for coming seasons.

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