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julian turner
The leather couturier – Sandrine Philippe
Rosario Morabito meets Sandrine Philippe, the Paris-based independent designer who’s been pushing the boundaries of leather processing for over 15 years. Here’s how a reputation for beautifully crafted couture pieces was made.
New European social dialogue project launches
European Social Partners, COTANCE and the industriAll-European Trade Union have launched a new project, ‘Due Diligence for Healthy Workplaces in the Tanning Industry’.
Leather International reports from Tanning Tech
We’re in the middle of day two here at Tanning Tech on one side of the thoroughfare, and Lineapelle on the other.
Stahl Campus expands with performance coatings
Stahl Campus is expanding its training course offering for brands, manufacturers and OEM’s with performance coatings.
Hidenet Publications announces new report in Chinese
Hidenet Publications announces the latest addition to its collection of valuable hide and leather market reports. Beginning in February 2017, Hidenet‘s flagship publication, The US Weekly Report, will be available in Mandarin Chinese.
The ethical conundrum – PETA vs the leather industry
In January, as part of a long history of shareholder activism, animal rights organisation PETA bought a single share in LVMH. It will use this platform to pressure the firm into turning its back on exotic skins. Rod James reports.
Look south for inspiration – Inspiramais and Cuoromoda
Brazil has remained crucial to the international tanning and fashion trades despite recent economic challenges. Leather International got the inside track on the South American nation’s leather industry with a whistle-stop tour of São Paulo state in mid-January that took in the Inspiramais and Cuoromoda shows, plus a visit to the Couroquimica tannery and shoe manufacturer Carmen Steffens’ production facility.
The road ahead – leather and the automotive industry
Electric – and possibly driverless – cars are about to change the automotive industry forever, with potential consequences for high-end upholstery. Hidenet publisher Don Ohsman considers how leather can thrive in a petrol-free future.
Best foot forward – Fimec 2017
The 41st edition of Fimec will take place on March 14–16, in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil. Leather International will be heading to South America to witness the annual celebration of innovations in products, processes and technology.
All eyes on India – the India International Leather Fair
The India International Leather Fair acts as a barometer for the Indian leather industry. This year’s event was an opportunity for the host nation to bolster exports while encouraging inward investment; Leather International considers how it reflected the current economic climate.