29 May 2026 ICICLE: How a Premium Fashion Brand Finds the Right Materials and Supply Chain Partners https://youtu.be/th1ECylU1Cs Founded in Shanghai in 1997, ICICLE is one of China’s distinctive premium fashion brands. Natural materials, high quality and a quiet, understated contemporary aesthetic have always been at the heart of its identity. Spanning womenswear, menswear and… Continue reading ICICLE: How a Premium Fashion Brand Finds the Right Materials and Supply Chain Partners
4 May 2026 Clarks at APLF: How a 200-Year-Old Footwear Brand Is Rethinking Materials, Sourcing and Sustainability For a footwear brand with 200 years of history, the challenge is not only how to preserve its heritage, but how to keep evolving without losing what made it relevant in the first place. http://youtube.com/watch?v=5c-fxbwmEqk&feature=youtu.be At APLF, Suresh… Continue reading Clarks at APLF: How a 200-Year-Old Footwear Brand Is Rethinking Materials, Sourcing and Sustainability
27 April 2026 PEELSPHERE: Ask not why our bio-based materials matter. Ask how they can be used well. At this year’s Materials+, PEELSPHERE was unmistakably one of the show’s most talked-about booths. From its presentation and steady flow of on-site conversations to the buzz generated by its NextGen Fashion Material TechTalk appearance, it became a… Continue reading PEELSPHERE: Ask not why our bio-based materials matter. Ask how they can be used well.
14 April 2026 Indonesia: Where ASEAN Manufacturing Meets Real Sourcing Demand Indonesia is a natural next stop for APLF ASEAN. As ASEAN’s largest economy and one of the world’s leading footwear exporting countries, it combines manufacturing scale with strong regional relevance. For international suppliers of leather, materials, components, and manufacturing solutions, it is a market… Continue reading Indonesia: Where ASEAN Manufacturing Meets Real Sourcing Demand
27 March 2026 Best of APLF Awards 2026 – Winners of Fashion Access The winners of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) 2026 were announced during the BOAA cocktail party on the second day of the three-day event. There were a total of 10 winners with 2 Fashion Access exhibits and 6 APLF Leather, and 2 Materials+ exhibits. Read… Continue reading Best of APLF Awards 2026 – Winners of Fashion Access
27 March 2026 Best of APLF Awards 2026 – Winners of APLF Leather and Materials+ The winners of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) 2026 were announced during the BOAA cocktail party on the second day of the three-day event. The concept behind the awards program was to provide exhibitors with an incentive to… Continue reading Best of APLF Awards 2026 – Winners of APLF Leather and Materials+
25 March 2026 Beyond Leather: How Biomaterials Are Reshaping Fashion’s Supply Chain At Materials+ Hong Kong, material scientists, startups and industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of leather innovation, biomaterials and circular manufacturing — and the challenge of scaling sustainable materials for global fashion supply chains. At this year’s Materials+ Hong Kong, the… Continue reading Beyond Leather: How Biomaterials Are Reshaping Fashion’s Supply Chain
25 March 2026 Design-a-Bag Competition 2026 Announcement Vietnam’s Rising Star Takes Top Prize with Debut Design We are thrilled to announce the results of the Design-A-Bag Competition 2026, which concluded with an exceptional Final Judging Ceremony on March 12 during APLF 2026 in Hong Kong. The judging panel has crowned Phan Nguyen Hoai Thuong from… Continue reading Design-a-Bag Competition 2026 Announcement
25 February 2026 South Africa Pavilion Returns to Fashion Access 2026 South Africa Pavilion Returns to Fashion Access 2026 The South Africa Pavilion is back at Fashion Access 2026, bringing the Rainbow Nation’s finest fashion and leather goods to Hong Kong this March. Led by SAFLEC Organized by SAFLEC (South African Footwear and Leather Export… Continue reading South Africa Pavilion Returns to Fashion Access 2026
25 February 2026 Spanish Suppliers Assembled at APLF Tanneries / Leather Manufacturers (produce finished or semi-finished leather) Combalia SA (1D-C18-ES SHARE STAND) Traditional tannery specialising in vegetable-tanned cow leather, full-grain, for leather goods. Curtidos Lancina (1D-D11-ES) Vegetable tannery focused on sustainable sole leather (butts, shoulders), belts/laces, eco-friendly practices. Inpelsa (1D-D19-ES) Tannery specialising in lambskin and… Continue reading Spanish Suppliers Assembled at APLF
23 February 2026 Italy at APLF: Engineering Excellence Across the Leather Supply Chain From heritage tanneries to precision machinery makers, the Italian pavilion at APLF represents one of the most vertically integrated leather ecosystems in the world. This year’s line-up spans five strategic pillars — Leather (Wet-Blue & Crust), Finished Leather, Specialty Leather, Chemicals, Components,… Continue reading Italy at APLF: Engineering Excellence Across the Leather Supply Chain
23 February 2026 Cashmere Drives the Quiet Luxury Market Shift: Cashmere Pavilion @ Fashion Access 2026 (Image credit: @annabelrosendahl @aidabadji_ @thecarolinelin @sobalera @sarahlouiseblythe) Quiet luxury isn’t about logos or loud statements. It’s about texture, restraint, and the confidence to let material speak for itself. In that world, cashmere sits at the top. Its softness is… Continue reading Cashmere Drives the Quiet Luxury Market Shift: Inner Mongolia Cashmere Pavilion @ Fashion Access 2026
12 February 2026 APLF Events: Designers Unite to Shape Fashion’s Future The fashion industry thrives on the dynamic relationship between visionary designers and innovative manufacturers. Fashion Access and APLF present two curated events to nurture these vital connections while showcasing the future of leather fashion design. Design-A-Bag Competition 2026 – Final Judging Ceremony Where Tomorrow’s… Continue reading APLF Events: Designers Unite to Shape Fashion’s Future
12 February 2026 Discover the Elegance of Turkish Leather at APLF 2026! As one of the largest national pavilions at APLF Leather, 24 Turkish exhibitors will showcase a stunning collection of leather and double face for footwear, leather goods, garment application, and tanning solutions highlighting Turkey’s rich natural resources and exceptional craftsmanship. Finished Leather 1.… Continue reading Discover the Elegance of Turkish Leather at APLF 2026!
5 February 2026 All Tanning Solutions at APLF Join APLF 2026 (12–14 March, Hong Kong)—where the global tanning industry comes together. Nearly 100 chemical and machinery exhibitors from 14 countries will showcase advanced solutions covering the entire leather manufacturing cycle, from beamhouse and tanning to finishing and performance enhancement. Explore the exhibitor lists, bookmark key… Continue reading All Tanning Solutions at APLF
5 February 2026 Leather for Garments. Garments in Leather. All in One Show. The unmistakable scent of premium leather. The satisfying weight of a perfectly crafted jacket. Leather’s 2026/27 comeback isn’t just visual—it’s visceral. As Vogue notes, leather has evolved from wardrobe staple to statement of power, but sourcing the materials to meet this surge… Continue reading Leather for Garments. Garments in Leather. All in One Show.
4 February 2026 Materials+ The Future of Footwear & Fashion Manufacturing In the rapidly evolving world of fashion manufacturing, the “ingredients” of a product have become just as important as the final design. For the upcoming APLF 2026, the Materials+ sector is taking center stage, serving as the definitive hub for non-leather materials, footwear components,… Continue reading Materials+ The Future of Footwear & Fashion Manufacturing
30 January 2026 Global Materials Authority Material ConneXion Joins Materials+ to Curate and Connect What’s Next Innovation in materials has never been more active—nor more complex. From ideation and prototyping to building, testing, and iterating, the pressure on brands across fashion, footwear, furniture, and automotive sectors to define “what’s next” is mounting fast. Yet one… Continue reading Global Materials Authority Material ConneXion Joins Materials+ to Curate and Connect What’s Next
27 January 2026 Japanese Artisan Leather — A Living Legacy Japan Leather & Leather Goods Industries Association (JLIA) Stand Number: 1B-F05-JP Certificate: The organiser of JLIA Sustainable Certification The JLIA Sustainable Certification, recently launched by the Japan Leather and Leather Goods Industries Association, is based on the SDGs and international ESG standards. It evaluates key areas such… Continue reading Japanese Artisan Leather — A Living Legacy
27 January 2026 Your Next Viral Collection Starts with APLF Trends Fashion Access: Where global trends meet immediate sourcing opportunities What if the next viral fashion moment is sitting in a supplier’s showroom right now, waiting for the right buyer to discover it? The Fall-Winter 2026/27 season explores new synergies between emotion, material, and spirit,… Continue reading Your Next Viral Collection Starts with APLF Trends
21 January 2026 Spice Up Your Sourcing – Discover Mexico at APLF A curated group of Mexican tanneries offering wet blue, crust, and finished leathers, recognised for responsible production, traceability, and international certifications. Alfamex & Cueromex & Certificate: LWG GoldStand Number: 1C-C24-MXProduct sectors: Leather, suede, goat and bison suitable for any kind of footwear, leather… Continue reading Spice Up Your Sourcing – Discover Mexico at APLF
20 January 2026 How Next-Gen Fashion Materials Rise to Power The rise of next-generation materials in fashion is often attributed to innovation, sustainability, or technology. In reality, their growing influence has less to do with outperforming existing materials and more to do with changing consumer expectations, cultural signals, and how material value is communicated. Next-gen… Continue reading How Next-Gen Fashion Materials Rise to Power
20 January 2026 Chinese Footwear & Leather Goods Exhibitors at Fashion Access 2026! Your Next Manufacturing Partnership Awaits. Continuing our previous spotlight here on Chinese exhibitors – discover leather goods manufacturers focusing on footwear, bags, and small leathergoods, each bringing fresh designs to their respective markets. At Fashion Access 2026 in Hong Kong, this group… Continue reading Chinese Footwear & Leather Goods Exhibitors at Fashion Access 2026!
15 January 2026 German Pavilion at APLF 2026 Join us to meet the German Pavilion during the APLF 2026 from 12-14 March, 2026 in Hong Kong, where leading companies in the leather industry will showcase their latest innovations and sustainable practices. A curated pavilion of German exhibitors showcases proven expertise across leather, chemicals, and surface… Continue reading German Pavilion at APLF 2026
14 January 2026 Premium Chinese Bag Suppliers Ready to be Your Ideal Partner at Fashion Access 2026 in Hong Kong At Fashion Access 2026 in Hong Kong, a curated group of premium Chinese bag suppliers will showcase advanced OEM and ODM capabilities tailored to the mid- to high-end fashion market. These suppliers offer end-to-end manufacturing… Continue reading Premium Chinese Bag Suppliers Ready to be Your Ideal Partner at Fashion Access 2026 in Hong Kong
9 January 2026 Scaling Bio-Based Alternatives: What ISA COSM Reveal About Industrial Readiness For years, bio-based materials have been framed as a promise for the future. They appeared in concept showcases, capsule trials, and innovation reports—often impressive, but rarely designed to move beyond limited runs. Today, that conversation is changing. As brands, manufacturers, and sourcing… Continue reading Scaling Bio-Based Alternatives: What ISA Next-Gen Materials Reveal About Industrial Readiness
6 January 2026 Brazilian Tanneries Showcase Leather Excellence at APLF 2026 in Hong Kong Join Us for a Showcase of Premium Leathers and Innovations At APLF 2026 in Hong Kong, a select group of Brazilian tanneries will present a portfolio of premium leathers aimed at addressing global market demands. These exhibitors are committed to quality… Continue reading Brazilian Tanneries Showcase Leather Excellence at APLF 2026 in Hong Kong
5 January 2026 NextGen Fashion Material TechTalk 2026 The fashion industry is not short of material innovation. Bio-based alternatives, circular solutions, and advanced manufacturing technologies are emerging rapidly. The real challenge today is how to turn invention into adoption — and adoption into scale. The NextGen Fashion Material TechTalk 2026 takes place at Materials+, part… Continue reading NextGen Fashion Material TechTalk 2026
22 December 2025 Vietnam’s Next Leather Creatives Take Center Stage at APLF ASEAN 2025 Ho Chi Minh City, 15 November 2025 — As part of APLF ASEAN 2025, a dedicated Education Day brought together over 100 students from three of Vietnam’s leading design universities — Hoa Sen University, Ton Duc Thang University, and HUTECH University… Continue reading Vietnam’s Next Leather Creatives Take Center Stage at APLF ASEAN 2025
14 October 2025 Subsidy to Join German Pavilion at APLF Exhibitions in Hong Kong Application deadline: 27th October 2025 We are delighted to invite you to exhibit at APLF and Materials+ 2026 (12-14 March 2026), in partnership with the esteemed German Pavilion. Last year, 13 German suppliers participated and successfully met with international VIP buyers.… Continue reading Subsidy to Join German Pavilion at APLF Exhibitions in Hong Kong_2
3 October 2025 Register for Subsidy to Join German Pavilion at APLF Exhibitions in Hong Kong Application deadline: 27th October 2025 We are delighted to invite you to exhibit at APLF and Materials+ 2026 (12-14 March 2026), in partnership with the esteemed German Pavilion. Last year, 13 German suppliers participated and successfully met with international… Continue reading Register for Subsidy to Join German Pavilion at APLF Exhibitions in Hong Kong
2 October 2025 Puma’s Material Head on Building Sustainable Supplier Partnerships and Driving Material Innovation Franco Santoli, Senior Director of Materials at Puma, shared his insights on the brand’s global sourcing strategy, supplier requirements, and the value of industry exhibitions during a recent conversation at APLF, Hong Kong. Based in Vietnam, Santoli oversees Puma’s… Continue reading Puma’s Material Head on Building Sustainable Supplier Partnerships and Driving Material Innovation
Ngày 17 tháng 9 năm 2025 APLF ASEAN Vietnam 2025: Sàn trưng bày toàn cầu về da và nguyên liệu Lần đầu tiên ra mắt tại Việt Nam, APLF đã quy tụ hàng loạt các nhà triển lãm đến từ châu Mỹ, châu Âu và châu Á, khẳng định vai trò ngày càng quan trọng… Continue reading APLF ASEAN Vietnam 2025: Sàn trưng bày toàn cầu về da và nguyên liệu Lần đầu tiên ra mắt tại Việt Nam,
17 September 2025 APLF ASEAN Vietnam 2025: A Truly Global Showcase of Leather and Materials tiếng việt APLF’s debut in Vietnam has attracted a multi-continental line-up of exhibitors from the Americas, Europe, and Asia, underlining the country’s growing importance in the global leather supply chain. From raw hides to finished leathers, chemicals, and components, international… Continue reading APLF ASEAN Vietnam 2025: A Truly Global Showcase of Leather and Materials
17 September 2025 Leading Chinese Lamb Skin and Goat Leather Manufacturers to Exhibit at APLF ASEAN Vietnam According to our latest buyer survey, Vietnam’s market demand shows a clear three-tier structure, offering opportunities for suppliers at every level: 1. Large-Volume Basic Leather Demand (Commodity) Target buyers: Large-scale local shoe factories, bag makers, garment manufacturers Procurement… Continue reading Leading Chinese Lamb Skin and Goat Leather Manufacturers to Exhibit at APLF ASEAN Vietnam
16 September 2025 Design-A-Bag Competition 2026 Opens for Submission Embrace new uses and envision geometric designs that inspire. Let comfort and form meet in harmonious grace. Craft bags of simplicity that are functional for life’s every occasion. Design-A-Bag (DAB) Online Competition, the leather bag designing event for designers and design students worldwide, is pleased to… Continue reading Design-A-Bag Competition 2026 Opens for Submissio
9 September 2025 Caleres’ Asia Sourcing Head – Alexander Thomas on Sustainability, Sourcing, and the Role of Industry Events https://youtu.be/lYqywq35kzk At the APLF, Alexander Thomas, Head of Asia Sourcing and Supply Chain for Caleres, spoke about the company’s sourcing network, its rigorous supplier standards, and, most notably, for a more sustainable leather and footwear industry.… Continue reading Caleres’ Asia Sourcing Head – Alexander Thomas on Sustainability, Sourcing, and the Role of Industry Events
16 July 2025 Spanish Tanneries Showcase Leather Excellence at APLF ASEAN At this year’s APLF ASEAN, a curated group of leading Spanish tanneries presents a diverse portfolio of premium leathers tailored to Southeast Asia’s growing demand in footwear, leather goods, garments, and interiors. With decades of expertise rooted in tradition and supported by modern production… Continue reading Spanish Tanneries Showcase Leather Excellence at APLF ASEAN
12 June 2025 Vietnam and ASEAN Furniture Industry Material Demand Surges with U.S. Import Growth As Vietnam cements its status as a leading global furniture exporter, the country’s demand for leather and synthetic upholstery materials is growing rapidly. From sofas and recliners to office chairs and lounge seating, Vietnamese manufacturers are sourcing large volumes of… Continue reading Vietnam and ASEAN Furniture Industry Material Demand Surges with U.S. Import Growth
9 April 2025 Design a Bag Online Competition 2025: Recognising Creativity from Young Talents We are thrilled to announce the results of the Design-A-Bag Competition 2025, which concluded with a spectacular Final Judging Ceremony on March 12 during APLF 2025 in Hong Kong. The judging panel has crowned Eliane Yahari from Argentina as the overall… Continue reading Design a Bag Online Competition 2025: Recognising Creativity from Young Talents
3 April 2025 Best of APLF Awards 2025 – Winners of APLF Leather and Materials+ The winners of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) 2025 were announced during the BOAA cocktail party on the second day of the three-day event. There were a total of 9 winners with 2 Fashion Access exhibitors, 6 APLF Leather, and Materials+ exhibitors,… Continue reading Best of APLF Awards 2025 – Winners of APLF Leather and Materials+
3 April 2025 Best of APLF Awards 2025 – Winners of Fashion Access The winners of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) 2025 were announced during the BOAA cocktail party on the second day of the three-day event. There were a total of 9 winners with 2 Fashion Access exhibits and 6 APLF Leather, and Materials+ exhibitors, and… Continue reading Best of APLF Awards 2025 – Winners of Fashion Access
14 February 2025 PrimeAsia at APLF Hong Kong: A Bold New Chapter in Our Brand Evolution This March, PrimeAsia will take center stage at APLF Hong Kong, marking a pivotal moment in our company’s history—our official rebranding launch. After more than 30 years of industry leadership, we’ve evolved, and so has our brand identity. Our… Continue reading PrimeAsia at APLF Hong Kong: A Bold New Chapter in Our Brand Evolution
4 February 2025 Unveil the Finest Chinese Bag Exhibitors Offering OEM and ODM Services at Fashion Access 2025! Guangzhou Milestone International Industry Trade Co LtdBooth No.: 1D-C08 The company is an integrated industry and trade enterprise specializing in the production of medium and high-end ladies’ handbags, with the main products including, leather and canvas ladies’… Continue reading Unveil the Finest Chinese Bag Exhibitors Offering OEM and ODM Services at Fashion Access 2025!
28 January 2025 Materials+ Preview (2) – Certified Exhibitors at Materials+ As the sustainable fashion trend continues to grow, buyers often prioritize suppliers based on their certifications. These certifications indicate that a supplier adheres to specific industry standards, ensuring quality, sustainability, and ethical practices. Key certifications to look for include: Global Recycled Standard (GRS) –… Continue reading Materials+ Preview (2) – Certified Exhibitors at Materials+
23 January 2025 Discover the Must-See Exhibitors at Fashion Access 2025! Mei Sing Collections Limited Booth No.: 1E-C01 Mei Sing Collections Limited, established in 2002, is a leading designer, manufacturer, and exporter of fashion handbags and small goods. Based in Hong Kong, Asia’s fashion capital, their founders bring over 30 years of experience. With a… Continue reading Discover the Must-See Exhibitors at Fashion Access 2025!
22 January 2025 Materials+ Preview (1) – Next-Gen Materials at Materials+ The fashion industry is experiencing a significant transformation as it addresses environmental challenges related to sustainability and carbon footprints. An innovative solution that is gaining traction is the use of next-generation materials, particularly plant-based and recycled options, in fashion design. Companies that traditionally produced… Continue reading Materials+ Preview (1) – Next-Gen Materials at Materials+
8 January 2025 Products Trending in FW 2025/2026 BagsShoulder bags with triangular flaps From Alice Martha & Mongolian Association of Leather Industry (MALI) – Fashion Goods Hard rigid hand-held bucket bags From Guangzhou Yinduo Leather & Golden C Trading Company Small rigid top handle bags From Mei Sing Collections Ltd & Dugros Leather (India) Pvt.… Continue reading Products Trending in FW 2025/2026
7 January 2025 A Case Study of Sustainable Footwear Brands and Their Materials Rombaut: Stylish Yet Sustainable Rombaut is a luxury footwear brand founded by Belgian designer Mats Rombaut. It has gained a strong following among high-profile celebrities like Lil Nas X, Bella Hadid, FKA Twigs, and Suga of BTS. The brand is celebrated for… Continue reading A Case Study of Sustainable Footwear Brands and Their Materials
29 November 2024 Fashion Brand’s Dilemma on Sustainable Materials According to Nielsen, a significant 73% of millennials are willing to spend more for sustainable products, propelling brands towards eco-friendly solutions. However, research indicates there are a number of challenges that brands face in becoming fully sustainable. Supply Chain Traceability According to a report by… Continue reading Fashion Brand’s Dilemma on Sustainable Materials
3 April 2024 Best of APLF Awards 2024 – Winners of APLF Leather and Materials+ The winners of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) 2024 were announced during the BOAA cocktail party on the second day of the three-day event. This event marks APLF’s 40th anniversary since its launch in Hong Kong in 1984. It… Continue reading Best of APLF Awards 2024 – Winners of APLF Leather and Materials+
3 April 2024 Best of APLF Awards 2024 – Winners of Fashion Access The winners of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) 2024 were announced during the BOAA cocktail party on the second day of the three-day event. This event marks APLF’s 40th anniversary since its launch in Hong Kong in 1984. It is also… Continue reading Best of APLF Awards 2024 – Winners of Fashion Access
21 Nov 2023 At APLF ASEAN 2023, five leading Thai leather designers share their stories and perspectives about the industry, and showcase their Signature bag collection, a product of their passion for leather. Five female designers and owners of leading Thai leather goods brands presented their signature bag collections and shared their success stories and… Continue reading At APLF ASEAN 2023, five leading Thai leather designers share their stories and perspectives about the industry, and showcase their Signature bag collection, a product of their passion for leather.
13 November 2023 Design-A-Bag Competition 2024 Opens for Submission Unleash your creativity and celebrate genderless bag designs Design-A-Bag (DAB) Online Competition, the leather bag designing event for designers and design students worldwide, is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for the 2024 edition. Organized by Fashion Access since 2007, this annual competition aims to… Continue reading Design-A-Bag Competition 2024 Opens for Submission
26 Oct 2023 The Next Thai Leather Goods Designer Competition concluded with great success at APLF ASEAN 2023 In addition to showcasing cutting-edge trends, top-of-the-line products, and high-quality leather materials, the APLF ASEAN 2023 also offered undergraduate designers the chance to showcase their skills. As a key highlight of the show, “The Next Leather Goods… Continue reading The Next Thai Leather Goods Designer Competition concluded with great success at APLF ASEAN 2023
18 August 2023 L.E.D. project : Tanneries provide the Leather… Designers create the Magic L.E.D. Project The first of its kind at APLF, L.E.D Project, is a collaborative initiative with the primary aim to connect fellow independent, talented designers with APLF Leather Exhibitors. As the very first edition of the project, APLF invited seven remarkable… Continue reading L.E.D. project : Tanneries provide the Leather… Designers create the Magic
7 July 2023 Designers Voice in Unison: Leather Inspires Creativity There is a good reason why the world’s biggest luxury businesses are so focused on designer bags and leather goods — over the years, they have been consistently big contributors to bottom lines. But the market is now fiercely competitive, demanding greater innovation and a… Continue reading Designers Voice in Unison: Leather Inspires Creativity
29 May 2023 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) supports leather manufacturers from the region and the promotion of greener technologies in the leather value chain at the APLF 2023 In pursuit of its commitment to improve access to efficient input and output markets, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat has placed a strategic… Continue reading The Southern African Development Community (SADC) supports leather manufacturers from the region and the promotion of greener technologies in the leather value chain at the APLF 2023
21 April 2023 Best of APLF Awards 2023 – Winners of APLF Leather Dubai The winners of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) 2023 were announced during BOAA & Design-A-Bag Awards cocktail party on the second day of the three-day event. In 2004, the first BOAA was held to mark the 20th anniversary of APLF… Continue reading Best of APLF Awards 2023 – Winners of APLF Dubai Leather
23 February 2023 Top-Notched L.E.D. Project Designers Coming Back to APLF 2023 in Dubai L.E.D. Project is the new collaborative initiative of APLF, with the primary aim to connect fellow independent, talented Designers with APLF Leather Exhibitors. As the very first edition of the project, APLF has invited 7 remarkable top Asian designer brands to… Continue reading Top-Notched L.E.D. Project Designers Coming Back to APLF 2023 in Dubai
8 November 2022 Design-A-Bag Competition 2023 Opens for Submission Unleash your creativity and kickstart your career as a handbag designer Design-A-Bag (DAB) is a unique design competition for designers and students. The finalists will be sponsored to attend the 2023 Special Edition of Fashion Access Dubai Fair, which is collocated with APLF – the… Continue reading Design-A-Bag Competition 2023 Opens for Submission
12 October 2022 Sarg Tannery : a LWG gold rated tannery Once located in downtown Cairo, close to the Nile River, Sarg tannery was one of the first tanneries to join, back in 2016, the Robbiki Leather City (RLC), a newly developed industrial cluster implemented in accordance with the Egypt Vision 2030 program. Transferring and… Continue reading Sarg Tannery : a LWG gold rated tannery
10 October 2022 10 leather goods designers are featured at APLF ASEAN 10 renowned Asian brands who we feature at APLF ASEAN, will share their entrepreneurial story and have their iconic collection displayed at APLF ASEAN on Oct 19-21, 2022. Anne Natalia Jetalla’aneiu Anne Natalia with a degree in Interior design from The National Institute… Continue reading Top ASEAN Leathergoods Designers
7 October 2022 Robbiki Leather City part of Egypt Vision 2030 Leather is known to have been produced in Egypt since, at least, the fourth dynasty of ancient Egypt also known as the “golden age” of the country. Leather was produced for both domestic consumption and for export and was used for many different purposes,… Continue reading Robbiki Leather City part of Egypt Vision 2030
6 October 2022 Transparency at the Core of PrimeAsia’s Participation at APLF ASEAN PrimeAsia proudly confirms its sponsorship for APLF ASEAN, where the company will present many of its leading initiatives in an effort to bring more transparency to the industry. From October 19th to the 21st, PrimeAsia will be at APLF ASEAN in… Continue reading Transparency at the Core of PrimeAsia’s Participation at APLF ASEAN
24 September 2022 Camel hide: the pride of the UAE At a well-lit, oriental style booth, in the heart of the APLF show in Dubai, Al Khaznah Tannery’s General Manager, Mohammed Ghanem Al Qasali Al Mansoori, proudly shows the company’s flagship leather: camel skin. “Camel leather is very noble, and has a real character to… Continue reading Camel hide: the pride of the UAE
24 August 2022 Why Should You Admire Brazilian Leather? Major Leather Producing Country Tanning each year more than 40 million hides and skins, Brazil can rely on the largest commercial cattle herd in the world for their meat industry and is one of the five largest leather manufacturers of the planet. Every year, more than… Continue reading Why Should You Admire Brazilian Leather?
2 August 2022 Flourishing French brand makes luxury accessories out of fish skin and cactus Thalie Paris is an eco-luxury brand of handbags and accessories founded in 2020 by Nathalie Dionne. A Parisian, Dionne has always been fascinated by leather goods. Her passion, matched with a desire to explore innovative and recycled materials led her… Continue reading Flourishing French brand makes luxury accessories out of fish skin and cactus
28 June 2022 Cosmo : Georgia’s wearable history One of the most eye catching booths of Fashion Access 2022 which was held alongside APLF in Dubai last April, was Cosmo’s, a manufacturer of fashion accessories from Georgia. Before making leather accessories, the company was making jewelry so it is no wonder that Cosmo’s products, mostly… Continue reading Cosmo : Georgia’s wearable history
14 June 2022 Opportunities in the leather and footwear industry in Uzbekistan emphasized https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3qiKzVW2KY A couple of decades ago, it was difficult to find leather shoes in Uzbekistan. In the near future however, it is likely that European consumers will wear shoes Made in Uzbekistan. This is the ambition of Farkhod Nurmukhamedov, Deputy Chairman of… Continue reading Opportunities in the leather and footwear industry in Uzbekistan emphasized
8 June 2022 APLF Dubai witnesses Zimbabwe’s leather revival https://youtu.be/bHKC_Rch-c4 Zimbabwe has a competitive advantage on the leather value chain given its viable livestock base and wild game, but had lost the grip in recent years, as established manufacturing companies collapsed in the face of a myriad of and political reasons. For instance, leather shoe… Continue reading APLF Dubai witnesses Zimbabwe’s leather revival
27 May 2022 Strong Italian presence at APLF Dubai Italy was one of the main exhibitors at APLF 2022 that took place for the first time in Dubai from March 30th to April 1st. The Italian Trade Agency, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in the UAE, the Consulate General in Dubai and ASSOMAC… Continue reading Strong Italian presence at APLF Dubai
1 April 2022 Best of APLF Awards 2022 – Winners of APLF Leather Dubai The winners of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) 2022 were announced during BOAA & Design-A-Bag Awards and Cocktail Party in the evening of 30 March 2022 during APLF Dubai fair. There was a total of 6 winners from the… Continue reading Best of APLF Awards 2022 – Winners of APLF Dubai Leather
31 March 2022 Design-A-Bag Competition 2022 Overall Winner – AMARA, Neil Bryan Capistrano, Philippines The Design-A-Bag Competition 2022 Final Judging Ceremony successfully took place on 31st March during APLF Dubai 2022. The judging panel selected Amara, designed by Neil Bryan Capistrano from Philippines, as this year’s overall winner. Neil will receive a 5-week bag design… Continue reading Design-A-Bag Competition 2022 – Overall Winner – AMARA, Neil Bryan Capistrano, Philippines
28 March 2022 Design-A-Bag Competition 2022 Three Finalists of the Design-A-Bag Competition 2022 Revealed! 2022 Competition Theme: APLF Fall-Winter Colour & Material Trends 2022/23 1/ Leather, what else? The world is changing, go sustainable and use natural materials 2/ Colours celebrate and glorify the FW season Design with one of the Fall-Winter… Continue reading Three Finalists of the Design-A-Bag Competition 2022 Revealed!
23 March 2022 Transparency at the Core of PrimeAsia’s Participation at APLF Dubai PrimeAsia proudly confirms its sponsorship for APLF Dubai, where the company will present many of its leading initiatives in an exerted effort to bring more transparency to the industry. Between March 30th and April 1st, PrimeAsia will be at APLF Dubai… Continue reading Transparency at the Core of PrimeAsia’s Participation at APLF Dubai
30 November 2021 Design-A-Bag Competition 2022 returns as a physical event at APLF Dubai Design-A-Bag (DAB) is a unique design competition for freelance designers and students. The finalists will be sponsored to attend the Special Edition Fashion Access Dubai Fair in March 2022, the most important global leather and material exhibition. The Overall DAB Winner… Continue reading Design-A-Bag Competition 2022 returns as a physical event at APLF Dubai
23 November 2021 All All-Out Floral Party The dreariness of pandemic life may have been the catalyst for designers to go florid for Spring-Summer 2022. It’s perhaps an intuitive desire to bring colour and gaiety to the rather drab, cooped-up existence we have been experiencing for a year and a half now. We’re saying, “Enough,… Continue reading All All-Out Floral Party
26 October 2021 Resort 2022/Spring 2022 Runway Reviews – Put It In a Bucket Bucket bags were in full display during the 2022 Runway shows. So what exactly is a bucket bag? It normally has a round or oval shape with a flat bottom with feet and top drawstring closure. It may have a short… Continue reading Resort 2022/Spring 2022 Runway Reviews – Put It In a Bucket
27 August 2021 A Burst of Yellow to Brighten Our Days Resort 2022/SS2022 Runway Reviews It came to me like a flash of light, that warm glow of yellow that always seems to brighten my mood. The 2022 runways were awash with the sunny shade, with fashions running the gamut from pale lemons to… Continue reading Resort 2022/SS2022 Runway Reviews: A Burst of Yellow to Brighten Our Days
26 August 2020 Design-A-Bag Competition 2020 The annual Design a Bag competition continued this year but was held online. There were three finalists and they were interviewed and questioned via a conference call and the interviews, the short results show and the videos from all three were shown as part of the interview process. It was… Continue reading Design-A-Bag Competition 2020
11 August 2021 Resort 2022/SS2022 Runway Review: The Bigger the Bag, the Better I was a lover of the big tote. It was my catch-all…everything from the computer, iPad, make-up kit, wallet, notebook, medicines, cardigan, water bottle…and the list went on. It took a shoulder injury, possibly caused by all that weight I was lugging… Continue reading Resort 2022/SS2022 Runway Review: The Bigger the Bag, the Better
19 July 2021 Resort 2022/SS2022 Runway Review: The Bigger the Bag, the Better Covid-19 became very real to me as early as March 2020, when both my sister and her husband fell victim to it. Knowing their health struggles in the hospital but unable to physically reach out to them due to strict quarantine protocols… Continue reading How the Pandemic Changed My Fashion Style to Something More Sustainable
23 June 2021 Three Finalists of the Design-A-Bag Competition 2021 is Revealed! 2021 Competition Theme:Recycling, Upcycling, Retro-Future.Redesign in a Sustainable Way. 1/ Upcycling VintageRenew shapes & the leather of an iconic bag (classic, luxe, military, army, etc…) 2/ Rethink oldies but goodiesCustomize old bags with new leathers 3/ Upgrade leather bags… Continue reading Three Finalists of the Design-A-Bag Competition 2021 is Revealed!
27 April 2021 Interview with Mary Chan, Design a Bag 2020 Winner Longevity as an important factor in leather sustainability Younger generations today are the most marketing literate ever and have seen through paternalistic marketing that has grown practised at persuading them to buy new product every season, or even every two weeks, on… Continue reading Interview with Mary Chan, Design a Bag 2020 Winner
26 April 2021 Design-A-Bag Online Competition 2021 (DAB) is now open for entries to Stay Connected with the Designers Design-A-Bag (DAB) is the only global online bag design event of its kind for freelance designers and design students, which is now opening for entries from 1 Feb to 3 May 2021 (HKT 23:59). The competition… Continue reading Design-A-Bag Online Competition 2021 (DAB) is now open for entries to Stay Connected with the Designers
03 February 2021 The tannery and ESG The discussion that is raging in investment circles around ESG investments seems far away from everyday life to the tanner struggling with the issues of avoiding loose or cracking grain and trying to make a margin in an exceptional business climate. Sales are less predictable than ever and… Continue reading The tannery and ESG
24 November 2020 Venezuela – Wet Salted Bovine Hides for Export With its main office in the western city of Maracaibo and representative offices in the state of Yaracuy and the capital of Lara state, Barquisimeto, Commercial Jairo Leather Industries has founded some 36 years ago. The company is currently managed by Mr Jairo Noya… Continue reading Venezuela – Wet Salted Bovine Hides for Export
20 November 2020 Virtual APLF Brings International Suppliers to Three Main Tanning Regions In view of the current situation which prevents buyers from attending physical exhibitions, APLF will continue to support the tanning industry by organising a series of online events for the Chinese, Indian and African/Middle East markets. The virtual events will bring… Continue reading Virtual APLF Brings International Suppliers to Three Main Tanning Regions
16 September 2020 What the World is Going to Look Like The world appears to have moved from house arrest to purgatory, with little prospect of ever escaping completely from COVID-19. Hopefully before long we will have a vaccine, but increasingly this looks like only a partial solution, allied with a danger of worrying repercussions… Continue reading What the World is Going to Look Like
25 March 2020 APLF 2020 – EU/US Trade dispute Coronavirus pandemic likely to exacerbate future EU – US trade dispute While writing about trade dispute seems kind of trivial at a time when the whole world is weathering the Covid-19 pandemic, it is extremely important to understand the economic implications in order to better… Continue reading APLF 2020 – EU/US Trade dispute
23 March 2020 3 Finalists of The #DESIGNABAGHK 2020 Are Ready To See You! Design-A-Bag (DAB) is the only global online bag design event of its kind for freelance designers and design students. The competition is organised by Fashion Access and Arsutoria School who also sponsors the event. Over the past years since 2007,… Continue reading 3 Finalists of The #DESIGNABAGHK 2020 Are Ready To See You!
2 January 2020 APLF 2019 Onsite Interview – ANNE LIBERATI While the entire fashion industry is being challenged and is re-thinking itself and amidst talk of establishing Paris as the capital of sustainable fashion before the Olympic Games in 2024, APLF.com asks Paris-based Fashion Trends Setter and Sustainable Fashion consultant, Anne Liberati of Anne Studio… Continue reading APLF 2019 Onsite Interview – ANNE LIBERATI
31 December 2019 Volga Tannery – Russia Profile SC Volga Tannery (Ostashkov, Tver Region in western Russia) is one of the oldest factories in the leather industry. It traces its origin to merchant Savin’s manufacturer founded in 1730. It is located on the edge of the beautiful Lake Seliger, about 350km from Moscow. This… Continue reading Volga Tannery – Russia
07 November 2019 Livestock is not bad for the planet Climate change science is difficult. I have heard it said that perhaps only a dozen people in the world really understand it all. Professor Harry Collins explained it well in his excellent little book are we are all scientific experts now? in a neat little… Continue reading Livestock is not bad for the planet
20 September 2019 APLF 2019 – BIOSK: Henan company BIOSK doing good, promoting waste water recycling technology Founded in 1986, China-based company BIOSK Chemicals is a modern technological enterprise, engaged in new technology research and development, lean chemicals, quantum technology, environment protection equipment, product sales and technology services. For the past twenty years, it has… Continue reading APLF 2019 – BIOSK: Henan company BIOSK doing good, promoting waste water recycling technology
05 September 2019 Leather is in our DNA – More on Argentine premium leathergoods manufacturer Del Sur Leather Environmental Commitment The leather used by Del Sur complies with international environmental regulations, hence the tanneries used for the manufacture of the products, all establishments are audited by international environmental organizations and associations. Del Sur is… Continue reading Leather is in our DNA – More on Argentine premium leathergoods manufacturer Del Sur Leather
02 August 2019 First Sustainable Leather Forum to mobilize the French leather industry The first Sustainable Leather Forum (SLF) will take place in Paris on September 16, 2019 at the Maison de la FNTP (Fédération Nationale des Travaux Publics), close to the Champs Elysees, under the patronage of the French Ministry of Economy and Finance.… Continue reading First Sustainable Leather Forum to mobilize the French leather industry
23 July 2019 M+ 2019 : Onsite Interview – Romans CAD With the objective of speeding up the supply chain and linking the brand directly to the factory, Roman CAD is helping footwear manufacturers increase their speed to market which is vital in a world of changing fashion and styles. As company partner, Jean-Marc… Continue reading M+ 2019 : Onsite Interview – Romans CAD
27 June 2019 Design-A-Bag Press Release – Winners Announcement 2019 Design-A-Bag Online Competition is pleased to announce the winners of 2019. The judging panel consists of representatives from Barneys New York, Giordano, Jayne Fashion Consultancy, The Arsutoria School, Edizioni AF, OO Agency Paris, 112 mountainyam and Mary & Marie. “Across” designed by Iris Krantsiveer… Continue reading Design-A-Bag Press Release – Winners Announcement 2019
