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Barney horner

‘Pooey Puitton’ Draws Louis Vuitton Lawsuit

The California toy company behind ‘Pooey Puitton’, a slime-filled, poo-shaped childrens’ toy purse, has sued Louis Vuitton to stop the French luxury goods maker from interfering with its sales of the product.

Pakistan Government Urged to Help Halt Leather Export Decline

The Pakistan Leather Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PLGMEA) has expressed its concern over the steep decline in leather-related exports due to continued ignorance and lack of planning by the successive governments.

Indian Government Eyeing More Leather Industry Investment

The Kolkata state government is focussing on the development of infrastructure to garner more investment in their leather sector.

Bangladesh Tanneries Relocation Dents Export Earnings

Pressing issues like the relocation of tanneries from Hazaribagh to Savar and bringing all tanneries up-to-date with new compliance requirements…

Diesel Front Runners to Acquire Cavalli

Renzo Rosso, founder of Diesel, is reportedly interested in purchasing the Italian luxury label Cavalli through his OTB holding company.

ASOS Announce Share Slump

After reports of dismal High Street activity last month, ASOS’ struggles spread to online. The firm said cutting prices to match rivals had not shifted more clothes.

Prada Pulls Problematic Product

Prada is facing a potential investigation from New York City having caused a stir with a product many have deemed racist.

New tanneries integrated into the Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability (CSCB)

The Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability (CSCB) programme has reached 27 participating tanneries.

Balenciaga Reaches Copywrite Settlement

This past summer, Ney York based City Merchandise accused Balenciaga of stealing its New York City souvenir bag design for their Resort 2018 collection, which debuted in November 2017.

Cath Kidston Suffers Loss Increase

English Fashion House Cath Kidston has posted a £10.5 million EBITDA loss for the year to 25 March 2018, attributing the fall to cost pressures and a weakened sterling.