30 April 2025 Kazakhstan Approves Removal of Export Duties on Hides for Three Years Leather News writes on LinkedIn: Kazakhstan has decided to lift export customs duties on agricultural hides and wool for the next three years. The government believes that by removing the duties, it can help farmers and producers reduce losses and lower… Continue reading Kazakhstan Approves Removal of Export Duties on Hides for Three Years
30 April 2025 Luxury – Richemont: Building a Quiet Giant — One Maison at a Time. Graphic provided by Quartr. Malte Karstan writes on LinkedIn: Over the past three and a half decades, Richemont has masterfully built the world’s second-largest luxury group (€20.5B in revenue as of 2024), combining heritage, craftsmanship, and selective expansion. Each… Continue reading Luxury – Richemont: Building a Quiet Giant — One Maison at a Time.
30 April 2025 Turkey – Explosion at tanning wastewater treatment plant in Turkey Turkish ministry for the environment An explosion has occurred at the wastewater treatment plant at the tanning industry cluster at Tuzla in Turkey. Five people working in the area at the time were injured and taken to hospital; the authorities said one… Continue reading Turkey – Explosion at tanning wastewater treatment plant in Turkey
29 April 2025 EU Commission simplifies EUDR The European Commission has introduced new simplifications and guidance to ease the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). By ILM. EUDR is set to apply by the end of the year. The updated measures, announced on April 15, aim to cut administrative burdens for companies by an… Continue reading EU Commission simplifies EUDR
29 April 2025 Luxury – An Analysis of Gucci’s fall in Q1 Malte Karstan writes on LinkedIn: Gucci‘s 25% Sales Drop: A Wake-Up Call for Luxury Fashion — and a Crisis Point for Kering. In Q1 2025, Gucci‘s sales plummeted by 25%, dragging parent company Kering‘s overall revenue down by 14% to €3.88 billion —… Continue reading Luxury – An Analysis of Gucci’s fall in Q1
29 April 2025 China is an inspiration, Bentley CEO says Bentley Motors High-end automotive brand Bentley Motors remains optimistic about growth in China. By Leatherbiz. Its chief executive, Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser (pictured), was present at the Auto Shanghai 2025 event and said in a press conference on April 23 that the company was “excited and… Continue reading China is an inspiration, Bentley CEO says
28 April 2025 Leather Working Group in India Collaboration and knowledge-sharing are essential to informing the continued evolution of our standards here at Leather Working Group, and we are full of gratitude to the hosts of the latest stop on our visit to India. Today, we extend our thanks to KH Group, Bharath Enterprises and… Continue reading Leather Working Group in India
28 April 2025 New leather workshop announced by Hermès Hermès has announced the opening of a new leather workshop in Colombelles (Calvados, Normandy), which will create 260 artisan jobs. By Leatherbiz. This marks the establishment of the brand’s tenth regional artisanal hub by 2028, continuing its commitment to increasing its production capacity in France. The… Continue reading New leather workshop announced by Hermès
28 April 2025 Real Leather Stay Different – Design Competition Now Open! The 2025 International Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition is OPEN! Take a look at Mor Elfassy Palas incredible design from Shenkar – Engineering. Design. Art. Tel Aviv! She’s turned scrap leather into a stunning fringe dress—proving that sustainable fashion can also… Continue reading Real Leather Stay Different – Design Competition Now Open!
25 April 2025 Be Careful what you Wish For: The Slowdown is Here Willy Gallia of the Schneider Group writes on LinkedIn: Had a great exchange with Luca Bruschi from REDA yesterday — always a pleasure to bounce thoughts with someone who blends deep industry roots and thoughtful clarity. We talked about Trump’s proposed tariffs… Continue reading Be Careful what you Wish For: The Slowdown is Here
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.
