Three Finalists of the Design-A-Bag Competition 2021 is Revealed!

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!

Interview with Mary Chan, Design a Bag 2020 Winner

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

Design-A-Bag Online Competition 2021 (DAB) is now open for entries to Stay Connected with the Designers

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

The tannery and ESG

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

Venezuela – Wet Salted Bovine Hides for Export

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

Virtual APLF Brings International Suppliers to Three Main Tanning Regions

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

What the World is Going to Look Like

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

APLF 2020 – EU/US Trade dispute

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

3 Finalists of The #DESIGNABAGHK 2020 Are Ready To See You!

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!

APLF 2019 Onsite Interview – ANNE LIBERATI

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