Italy
CTC teams up with Ars Tinctoria
The French-based company of quality assurance and consulting services for the footwear and leather industries has announced a partnership with the Italian laboratory Ars Tinctoria
Geox reports solid performance
The Italian brand announced revenue of 463.5 million euros in the first nine months of 2021, which reflects the positive impact of the gradual reopening of stores since the second quarter
Ferragamo with new eco-friendly collection for Farfetch.com
Italy-based fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo created an eco-friendly collection, called Salvatore Ferragamo Icon-Up, which is being launched exclusively on Farfetch.com
Li Ning to acquire Amedeo Testoni
Viva China Holdings Limited, the parent group of Clarks is consolidating its position in the footwear market, this time by acquiring Italian brand Amedeo Testoni. The deal should amount to 5.6 million euros
Ferragamo reports solid growth
The Italian-based luxury group announced revenue growth of 33.9% in the first nine months of 2021, reaching 785 million euros, driven by sales in the United States and Asia Pacific region
Lineapelle to start one day earlier in 2022
The organizers of Lineapelle announced an update for its edition scheduled for February 2022. The show will start on the 22nd of February allowing one day overlapping with Micam and Mipel
IULTCS EuroCongress 2022 will discuss the future of leather
The third edition of the IULTCS EuroCongress, which will take place from the 18th to the 22nd of September 2022 in the Vicenza Convention Centre, takes shape as call for papers is underway
Tod’s CEO exits
The Italian-based luxury goods group has announced the exit of its CEO, Umberto Macchi di Cellere. The position will be occupied by Chairman Diego Della Valle and Vice-Chairman Andrea Della Valle
China’s share in footwear production down by 13% in a decade
China is the unquestionable leader in footwear production, having achieved a share in the world total of 54.3% in 2020. This translated into more than 11 billion pairs produced by China last year. However, in a decade, the share of China in global footwear production was down by 13%, corresponding to more than 8 percentage points lost and going down from a 62.4% share in 2010
New members added to Ferragamo's Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Florence-based luxury group has appointed by co-optation Frédéric Biousse and Annalisa Loustau Elia as Independent Directors
Saadia Group to acquire Aquatalia
The US multicategory product manufacturing, wholesaling, distribution and retailing company has agreed to acquire the assets of the Italian footwear and accessories brand. Aquatalia becomes the first luxury label in Saadia's portfolio
Micam talks about a success edition exceeding expectations
Micam (footwear), Mipel (leather goods and accessories) and The One Milano Special Featured by Micam (the Haut-à-Porter Exhibition) ended after three days
UNIC, ICEC and WWF partner up for sustainability
The three entities have joined forces to increase sustainability within the leather industry by enhancing environmental, social and governance practices (EGS)
Etro nominates new CEO
The Italian-based fashion house has announced that Fabrizio Cardinali will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective fourth quarter of 2021. Cardinali is the first CEO appointed under the new owners of Etro, L Catterton
Prada and Theaster Gates launch Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab
The three-year collab initiative aims at amplifying the work of emerging and established artists of colour through awards and public programming. The space will be located in Chicago-
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