leather goods
Mipel Exhibitors Say Challenges Linger, Expect Improvements in Second Half
The four-day leather goods trade show brought together about 200 brands showcasing their fall 2024…
Reformation Debuts Handbags
The California brand announced the launch of the line of leather goods on Monday.
Parker Clay Launches Community Fundraising Campaign
The leather goods label is utilizing the JOBS act to raise up to $75 million from supporters.
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Burberry Sales Up 5% on ‘Encouraging’ China Recovery
Leather goods and outwear performed particularly well, according to the British luxury label.
JBS Couros Rolls Out New EVO High-Performance Leather
EVO technology functions with a high-performance concept product range designed to better resist the…
Burberry Backs Away From Ostrich, Python and Other Exotic Animal Skins
The British luxury titan joins a long list of brands putting the kibosh on animal-derived products.
What to Know About Everlane’s Alt-Leather
Everlane retooled its celebrity-approved Day Market tote with a bio-fabricated textile replacing full-grain…
Nigeria Rolls Out National Leather & Leather Products Policy
A study from the Nigerian Economic Summit Group projected the country's leather industry has the potential to…
Minimalist Handbag Startup Targets ‘Mindful’ Consumers
"The pandemic enhanced a more conscious consumption mentality—people become more educated and rational…
Fashion & Leather Goods Power LVMH’s Q1 Sales Gains
The first quarter report from LVMH was also boosted by the integration of American jewelry retailer Tiffany…
Could Microorganisms Make Your Next (Alt) Leather Handbag?
After decades of wreaking havoc on the planet, fashion is looking to right its wrongs—and quickly.
Sourcemap Debuts New Tool for Tracing Leather Supply Chains
The Responsible Leather Platform augments traditional approaches such as self-assessments and certifications…
What to Know About Oeko-Tex’s New Standards and Regulations
Leather articles labelled with Made In Green will now be tested for harmful substances in accordance with the…
Ecco’s New ‘Center of Leather Excellence’ Produces More Energy Than it Consumes
ECCO's new high-tech leather cutting factory will join the shoe brand's tannery in Xiamen, China.