Leather goods
Italian leather goods industry is only cautiously optimistic
The Italian leather goods industry grew from January to September 2022, but concerns over costs' increases and the situation in China are raising sirens in the industry
Portuguese Shoe Museum hosts exhibition on sustainability
The exhibition 'Trend or Future? Footwear and Sustainability' introduces the public to materials, products and innovative actions that point towards a more sustainable footwear production
Portuguese Belcinto is a champion of sustainability
The Portuguese leather goods company was distinguished by its sustainability practices with the European Sustainability Award for small and medium enterprises (SME EnterPRIZE award)
Burberry posts revenue growth
The UK-based luxury group reported a revenue increase of 11% in the first half of fiscal 2023, year-over-year, mainly driven by a strong performance in the EMEIA region
Ferragamo continues to grow
The Italian-based luxury group posted a revenue increase of 17.2% and a net profit growth of 69.2% in the first nine months of the year, as compared to the same period of 2021
LVMH reports steady growth
After recording revenue growth of 28% in the first nine months of 2022, the French-based luxury group said that "growth continues at the same pace". Sales also increased in the third quarter
Richard Blume: Sustainability is not going away
Today we share with you a conversation with Richard Blume, Senior Sustainability Strategist at Natural Step. We have talked about leather as a material used by the footwear industry and reflected on the various sustainability topics. Watch the video
Burberry appoints Daniel Lee as new Chief Creative Officer
Daniel will join Burberry on the 3rd of October 2022. He will be based at Burberry’s headquarters in London and report to Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Akeroyd
Tapestry announces retirement of COO Tom Glaser
The New York based fashion house, owner of brands Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, has also announced Scott Roe is to be appointed to the dual role of CFO & COO of Tapestry
New Generation: meet Stéfanie Branco from Asa Leather Work
With a background in architecture, she attended the Specialist Technician Course in Footwear Design at CFPIC in 2017 and 2018. She also did several training courses that contributed to the launch of her sustainable leather goods brand Asa Leather Work (ASA)
Hermès sales grow in the first half
The French-based luxury group posted a revenue increase in the first half of 2022, with all geographical areas recording "strong growth". Performance in Greater China bounced back in June
LVMH announces first half results
"In a still disrupted environment", the French-based luxury group posted revenue growth in the first half of the year. The fashion & leather goods segment recorded a "remarkable" performance
Online footwear consumption gains share in Spain
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have given a sustainable boost to e-commerce in the footwear sector, as 2021 was the second-best year in this regard, immediately after 2020
Bangladeshi leather exports surpass strategic target set for the year
From July 2021 to May 2022, overall leather exports totalled 1.11 billion US dollars, topping the strategic target set of 1.03 billion US dollars for the full financial year
Maria Maleta launches line with ELLEONOR
The Portuguese leather bags brand teamed up with the artist Leonor Cunha to launch a colourful and irreverent collection that celebrates the female friendship-
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