All articles by Barney horner
Barney horner
Gucci Hires ‘Diversity Chief’
As part of a effort to restore its bruised reputation, after being widely criticised for its use of racist and…
Kenyan Leather Industry Unexploited
According to Chris Simba, of the Kenya Market Trust, Kenya’s hides and skins subsector is underutilised, with the bulk of products being neglected to waste or being sold at throwaway prices
Australian Leather Industry at All Time Low
According to an executive officer of the Australian Hide Skin and Leather Exporters Association, Australia’s leather industry is at an all-time low as consumers opt for vegan alternatives.
Eid Sheepskins to be Used by Moroccan Leather Industry
On 24 July, the Moroccan Secretary of State for Sustainable Development, Nezha El Ouafi, launched the Clean Eid Al Adha campaign, to reuse sheep skins
Dubai Property Developer Buys Cavalli
Following months of speculation, Damac Properties, a Dubai-based property developer, has come out as the new owner of Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli
British Luxury Sales Pass £5 billion Mark
In the past year, the British luxury fashion industry saw sales break through the £5bn barrier, driven by the rising popularity of newer, younger brands.
Nike Pushes Forward with New Plant
Nike Inc announced it will open a new manufacturing facility in Goodyear, Arizona, with a likely investment of around $184 million
Reformation Stake to be Snapped up by Permira
Private equity firm Permira Advisers is to acquire a majority stake in US ethical clothing brand Reformation. Founded by Yael…
Chanel Acquires Stake in Italian Tannery
Famous French fashion house Chanel has acquired a majority stake in Samanta, an Italian tannery which specialises in printed leather
Bangladesh Tannery Workers Demand Environmentally Friendly Industry
Bangladesh’s leather industry workers have urged the government to build an environment-friendly industry and ensure their rights.