30 June 2025 Automotive – One4Leather: The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante returns with timeless leather craft at its core Some cars don’t just drive; they stir the soul. The recently unveiled Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is one of those rare models. Combining stunning performance with superb craftsmanship, it embodies everything you’d expect from a brand… Continue reading Automotive – One4Leather: The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante returns with timeless leather craft at its core
30 June 2025 Chief Executive of FILK objects to Desserto criticism The lead author of FILK’s study comparing the performance properties of leather with those of alternative materials has objected to comments that criticise the objectivity of the research. By Leatherbiz. Professor Michael Meyer, chief executive and scientific director of research and testing body FILK,… Continue reading Chief Executive of FILK objects to Desserto criticism
30 June 2025 COTANCE reports from Brussels June 24, 2025 European Commission, Brussels: COTANCE Secretary General Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano met Ms Valentina Schaumburger, Member of the Cabinet of Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy of the European Commission. The meeting focused on key regulatory issues impacting the competitiveness of the European leather… Continue reading COTANCE reports from Brussels
27 June 2025 UNIC GENERAL ASSEMBLY – ITALIAN TANNERIES Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 10:30 a.m. Chamber of Commerce – Conference Hall, Via Meravigli 9, 20123 Milan PROGRAM 10:30 a.m. – Private partApproval of the 2024 final budget 11 a.m. – Public partPresident’s ReportLeather Leaders: Il ManifestoItaly and the current geopolitical situation – Speech… Continue reading UNIC GENERAL ASSEMBLY – ITALIAN TANNERIES
27 June 2025 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence: AI could help the leather sector connect with consumers Part of an industry archive that The Leathersellers is working to catalogue. The latest edition of the Leatherbiz Market Intelligence newsletter went live on June 24. By Leatherbiz. This time, the report suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could be a… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence: AI could help the leather sector connect with consumers
27 June 2025 Automotive – Special Project with Callum by Bridge of Weir Leather We’re delighted to reveal the latest chapter in our ongoing partnership with CALLUM. Our premium, locally sourced hides have been supplied to the newly revealed Wood and Pickett Mini by CALLUM, the first of which has been delivered to long-standing friend… Continue reading Automotive – Special Project with Callum by Bridge of Weir Leather
26 June 2025 SLF Auditing Services Ltd We were delighted to re-audit Mulberry’s two UK Production Facilities in Somerset, The Willows and The Rookery recently. The re-audits highlighted that Mulberry England as a brand is living by its vision to hold itself to the same high standard that is expected of their suppliers. Demonstrating a… Continue reading SLF Auditing Services Ltd
26 June 2025 Automotive – One4Leather: Not all materials are as green as they seem There’s a lot of noise in the sustainability debate, especially when it comes to automotive interiors. Leather is often put on trial for its water use, but when you look closer, the story is far more complex. Yes, leather tanning… Continue reading Automotive – One4Leather: Not all materials are as green as they seem
26 June 2025 History from Leather UK Photo taken from Magna Dig Diary 2025, Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort website. If we ever needed proof that leather endures, it’s this 2000-year-old leather shoe that was discovered during the Magna Roman Fort excavation 2025. Thought to be a Roman Soldier’s shoe, the leather sole was… Continue reading History from Leather UK
25 June 2025 China – Repairing Vans and Converse brands Francis Tsang writes on LinkedIn: As the demand for sustainable and customizable footwear rises among the younger generation in China, we propose an initiative to rebuild and resole Vans and Converse shoes at our workshop, Shenyang Propert. This project aims to cater to environmentally conscious… Continue reading China – Repairing Vans and Converse brands
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.
