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Barney horner

Two shoes brands – Arezzo and Calçados Bibi – sign a cooperation agreement with the Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability (CSCB)

A commitment to the origin of the raw material leather was formalised by two shoes brands: Arezzo and Calçados Bibi

LVMH Plans 24 Italian Manufacturing Sites

Italy is becoming increasingly important as a production hub for French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH

Creative Director in Lanvin Exit

Lanvin’s creative director Lucas Ossendrijver has departed France’s oldest operating fashion house.

Zimbabwe Tanners Appeal for Export Policy Waiver

Beef and leather industry stakeholders in Zimbabwe are lobbying their government for a policy waiver which will enable them to export raw hides they cannot utilise, helping to cut down on possible losses at the same time as generating revenue for the economy.

Kenyan Lobby Aims for Bigger Leather Export Turf

In order to promote investments in leather manufacturing a new association has been created

Simac tanning tech 2019. Tomorrow is now.

300+ exporting manufacturers and exhibition organisers are working to provide cutting-edge technological solutions to thousands of visitors from all over the world

No More Animal Hides Says Saskatoon Wildlife Foundation

Canadian wildlife foundations across Saskatchewan are no longer accepting animal hides for the first time in just under 40 years.

Sedgwick & Co. Rescued From Administration

A consortium made up of Abbey England, renowned provider of saddlery and associated goods to the equestrian market, Kilger, a German tannery which has supplied Sedgwick with leather for 20 years, and Crawford Hide Company, a UK and Irish hide and skin processing company have joined forces to save Sedgwick & Co., one of the UK’s oldest leather manufacturers.

Indonesian Ministry of Industry Spurs Leather Industry Growth

The Indonesian ministry of industry continues in its attempt to spur the growth of their leather goods industry.

Hermes Downplays Chinese Sales Slowdown

French Birkin bag maker Hermes has reported strong third-quarter sales momentum, with its leather goods division performing outstandingly. The company has also shrugged of claims of a slump in Chinese sales.