WWF’s Deforestation-Free Leather Fund could transform industry practicesSeptember 8, 2025The WWF’s Deforestation-Free Leather Fund initiative is aimed at tackling one of the fashion industry’s toughest challenges: leather sourcing and deforestation. |
Water scarcity remains key topic at SLF 2025September 8, 2025Water, once taken for granted in leather production, is now one of the industry’s most urgent challenges. |
Difficult first half for Chinese leather sectorSeptember 5, 2025 In a reflection of global market conditions and the initial impact of trade tariffs, the first half of 2025 saw a decline in output for the overall Chinese leather and leather products industries according to the latest data from the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA). |
Finalists announced for RLSD 2025 competitionSeptember 5, 2025 Four international category winners have been announced for the 2025 Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) International Student Design Competition. |
LHCA President meets Indian leather leaders amid tariff disputeSeptember 5, 2025 The Leather & Hide Council of America (LHCA)’s President Kerry Brozyna travelled to Chennai this month to address trade challenges stemming from India’s new tariff measures. |
U.S. tariffs increase leather goods prices by 39%, The Budget Lab saysSeptember 5, 2025 According to analysis from Yale University’s policy research centre, U.S. consumers have seen leather goods (shoes and handbags) prices jump by approximately 39% in the short term. |
Giorgio Armani passes away at 91September 4, 2025 Fashion designer Giorgio Armani, sole owner of the Milan-based luxury fashion house and one of Italy’s most influential designers, passed away on September 4 at the age of 91. |
Volkswagen in advanced discussions amidst U.S. tariff pressuresSeptember 9, 2025 Volkswagen Group is reportedly in advanced discussions with the U.S. government regarding a potential investment agreement that could strengthen the German carmaker’s manufacturing footprint in North America. |
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