31 October 2024 Leather Naturally – Update on Higg Index BREAKING NEWS: We’re thrilled to share that Leather Naturally and Leather Working Group have submitted a combined dataset, based on life cycle assessment studies carried out by SPIN 360, which has now been adopted by the Higg Material Sustainability Index (MSI) (from Worldly). The new… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Update on Higg Index
31 October 2024 Craftsmanship with Leather with Chinese Artisans Francis Tsang writes on Linked: Creating a prototype using Charles F Stead & Co Ltd suede leather and Vibram Group outsoles would combine high-quality materials known for their durability and aesthetic appeal. Showcasing the application of real leather by Chinese artisans can be an enriching experience,… Continue reading Craftsmanship with Leather with Chinese Artisans
31 October 2024 Abbey England Ltd – Surplus leather donated for students This week, we are delighted to see The Leather Surplus Project take off! We have successfully dispatched 21 boxes, filled with UK leather, to 7 universities. With thanks to The Leathersellers, this project is dedicated to providing access to surplus leather, free… Continue reading Abbey England Ltd – Surplus leather donated for students
30 October 2024 Leather – The circular economy powerhouse Scottish Leather Group company Muirhead asks on LinkedIn: Have you considered leather outdated? We want to challenge this notion. The article below explains how Europe’s leather industry is more than just a producer of luxury goods—it’s a €8 billion leader in sustainability and social responsibility. The… Continue reading Leather – The circular economy powerhouse
30 October 2024 Cattle and Environment – The trouble with a simplistic approach to livestock Challenges for the balanced attribution of livestock’s environmental impacts: the art of conveying simple messages around complex realities. By European Livestock Voice. Meat production, particularly beef, is often cited as a major contributor to climate change due to its impact… Continue reading Cattle and Environment – The trouble with a simplistic approach to livestock
30 October 2024 Luxury – ‘Control over know-how’ pays off for unstoppable Hermès As in most recent results rounds from the main luxury groups, Hermès is the one to post the most positive figures for the first nine months of 2024. By Leatherbiz. Its revenues for the nine-month period reached €11.2 billion, an increase of… Continue reading Luxury – ‘Control over know-how’ pays off for unstoppable Hermès
29 October 2024 Luxury – Leather looks like the way forward for struggling Kering Bottega Veneta’s store in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, which opened earlier this year. Luxury group Kering has reported revenue of €12.8 billion for the first nine months of 2024, down by 12% compared to the same period last… Continue reading Luxury – Leather looks like the way forward for struggling Kering
29 October 2024 Jaguar E-Type commemorated Bridge of Weir Leather writes on LinkedIn: Congratulations to Jaguar Classic on the unveiling of two exclusive E-Type Commemorative models, commissioned 50 years after the iconic original ceased production. The timeless interiors of the two rarefied models feature Bridge of Weir leather seats hand‑woven and stitched with matching black… Continue reading Jaguar E-Type commemorated
29 October 2024 Argentina – Modifications to Foreign Exchange Restrictions could help promote trade After almost ten months of being in an exchange control straitjacket, there are signs that the government of President Javier Milei is taking the first steps to ease restrictions for US dollars and so lubricate foreign trade. One of the first… Continue reading Argentina – Modifications to Foreign Exchange Restrictions could help promote trade
28 October 2024 Future – The AI Eco-System A Crisis in AI: Why Nvidia Dominates, and What It Means for the Future Andrey Golub writes on LinkedIn: The current AI ecosystem is unsustainable, driven by a heavy reliance on Nvidia and its GPU technology. While Nvidia thrives, with smaller manufacturers attempting to carve out a… Continue reading A Crisis in AI: Why Nvidia Dominates, and What It Means for the Future
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.
