Build idea-from inspiration to a fashion accessory and more

Toni Baltes & The International Council of Hides Skins Leather Traders AssociationFrank Boehly & The French Leather Council (Conseil National Du Cuir)with the support of APLF    are happy to invite you ttheir joint cocktail event  in Hong Kong on March 18th. This is a great opportunity for all industry players to network and discuss… Continue reading Build idea-from inspiration to a fashion accessory and more

Build idea-from inspiration to a fashion accessory and more

Toni Baltes & The International Council of Hides Skins Leather Traders AssociationFrank Boehly & The French Leather Council (Conseil National Du Cuir)with the support of APLF    are happy to invite you ttheir joint cocktail event  in Hong Kong on March 18th. This is a great opportunity for all industry players to network and discuss… Continue reading Build idea-from inspiration to a fashion accessory and more

What Turns Products Into Brands (FW25/26 Trends)

BRANDS DNA What’s in a brand (definition and Brand Pyramid guidelines) Case Studies  Mood boards: FW2025/26 trends and sustainable materials innovations (guest speaker Alessandra Taccon/ ECOTAN)  WORKSHOP Design (or describe) a leather product (shoe, bag, small goods etc) Strategize your Brand Pyramid (from naming to Essence)

What Turns Products Into Brands (SS2025 Trends)

BRANDS DNA What’s in a brand (definition and Brand Pyramid guidelines) Case Studies  Mood boards: SS2025 trends and sustainable materials innovations (guest speaker Alessandra Taccon/ ECOTAN)  WORKSHOP Design (or describe) a leather product (shoe, bag, small goods etc) Strategize your Brand Pyramid (from naming to Essence)

Deforestation:  Drivers, Impact, Regulation and Mitigation

Toni Baltes & The International Council of Hides Skins Leather Traders AssociationFrank Boehly & The French Leather Council (Conseil National Du Cuir)with the support of APLF    are happy to invite you ttheir joint cocktail event  in Hong Kong on March 18th. This is a great opportunity for all industry players to network and discuss… Continue reading Deforestation:  Drivers, Impact, Regulation and Mitigation

ICHSLTA & French Leather Council Hong Kong Cocktail

Toni Baltes & The International Council of Hides Skins Leather Traders AssociationFrank Boehly & The French Leather Council (Conseil National Du Cuir)with the support of APLF    are happy to invite you ttheir joint cocktail event  in Hong Kong on March 18th. This is a great opportunity for all industry players to network and discuss… Continue reading ICHSLTA & French Leather Council Hong Kong Cocktail

Navigating Sustainable Leather: OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC Paving the Path Forward

Abstract: In this presentation you will discover the essential aspects of leather certification, ensuring compliance, building trustworthiness, and maintaining competitiveness against vegan alternatives. Learn more about the collaborative efforts between ZDHC and OEKO-TEX®, focusing on safe chemical practices and transparent, sustainable leather production using the OEKO-TEX®  STeP framework. We’ll uncover the significance of OEKO-TEX® LEATHER… Continue reading Navigating Sustainable Leather: OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC Paving the Path Forward

Leather Naturally Breakfast Meeting

Global Footwear Executive Summit 2024

In the third edition of the Global Footwear Executive Summit, top players from footwear brands, retailers, suppliers and associations will once again gather together to discuss and explore the latest trends of the industry and examine the corresponding strategies. Stepping Ahead: Innovations in Footwear Production, Materials, and Branding Strategy   What is Global Footwear Executive Summit … Continue reading Global Footwear Executive Summit 2024

APLF – Leather & Materials+, Fashion Access 2024 Press Conference

About APLF

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.

 

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