Month: October 2024

28 October 2024 IULTCS launches Newsletter for leather industry Breaking News in Leather Science! IULTCS is proud to announce the launch of Newsleather, the ultimate newsletter for the leather community. Stay ahead with the latest trends, innovations, and research shaping our industry. From sustainable practices to cutting-edge technology—this is your one-stop source.   It’s FREE… Continue reading IULTCS launches Newsletter for leather industry

28 October 2024 China: not all bad news for luxury brands Image shows a newly opened Hermès store in Shenzhen, the brand’s largest in southern China. Analysts from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have said 2024 is proving to be a problematic year for luxury brands in China, but have insisted that not all the news… Continue reading China: not all bad news for luxury brands

25 October 2024 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence: Tensions build in raw material discussions Cosco Logistics The latest edition of Leatherbiz Market Intelligence went live on October 22 and is available in the Intelligence section of the website. By Leatherbiz. Main talking points this time are the different reactions on the buyer and seller sides of the… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence: Tensions build in raw material discussions

25 October 2024 Leather and Footwear Lydia Howard, designer and footwear consultant, writes on LinkedIn: I want to talk about Leather: I’m always looking to expand my knowledge on certain topics regarding footwear development, so I might offer deeper insight into the industry and make responsible decisions for my clients. One of these topics is… Continue reading Leather and Footwear

25 October 2024 COTANCE on the Defense of Natural Materials In our October newsletter, you can read COTANCE, European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC), International Fur Federation & International Wool Textile Organisation coming together to defend natural materials in front of a fast-fashion-inspired PEF for Apparel and Footwear (A&F). Building on our recent joint… Continue reading COTANCE on the Defense of Natural Materials

24 October 2024 Europe – Even von der Leyen is convinced that the EUDR is thus inapplicable Even the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has come to terms with it. The EUDR is thus inapplicable, so either it is postponed or alternative solutions are developed. Certainly, after the German Chancellor Olaf… Continue reading Europe – Even von der Leyen is convinced that the EUDR is thus inapplicable

24 October 2024 Footwear – Hotter shoes want UK production boost Hotter Shoes, under new ownership by WoolOvers, is set to significantly boost its UK production, aiming to manufacture one million pairs of shoes annually. By Footwearbiz. The move will reduce reliance on overseas production, with the proportion of UK-made shoes rising from 25% to… Continue reading Footwear – Hotter shoes want UK production boost

24 October 2024 EUDR: proposed postponement clears important hurdle IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources). Key decision-making body the European Council has agreed to a proposed delay on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) coming into force. By Leatherbiz. The European Council, which consists of senior ministers from all 27 member… Continue reading EUDR: proposed postponement clears important hurdle

23 October 2024 ‘Luxurious and rugged’ look in new Jitrois collection Paris-based leather clothing label Jitrois has developed a series of jackets and trousers for men and women using lambskin, as usual, but with “an eye-catching crocodile print”. By Leatherbiz. One example, the Oversport Croco bomber jacket for men, has what Jitrois has called “a… Continue reading ‘Luxurious and rugged’ look in new Jitrois collection