Bringing new stories to life by bringing in past experiences, and using the experience accumulated over the years. It applies in life as in fashion, and especially in craftsmanship, where the difference lies not only in materials and techniques, but in the human value that each object holds.

In fashion, you know, everything comes back. And so, after years of absence, high-waisted belts are peeping out again as the stars of the winter 2024 collections. Here are 3 of them with unique constructions.

Imagine a production process that has a very close to zero impact, with a material that is born and returned to nature, thus eliminating deadstock, stock and waste.

“A self-regulation involving the entire sector that could represent a radical regulatory breakthrough for the production chain.” This is how Carlo Capasa, president of the National Chamber for Italian Fashion, defines the project presented at Palazzo Chigi ahead of the 2025 budget law, which aims to support the fashion sector hit by the crisis that has brought so many companies in the supply chain to their knees.

When we saw a crystal-covered hammer on the runway during the Fall Winter 2024 fashion show in February, we didn't even realize it was a bag.

Chanel has made it an unmistakable signature, while Gucci and Dolce&Gabbana have been repurposing it in every collection for years. If there is one must-have workmanship for luxury fashion houses, it is definitely matelassé. But what exactly is it and how is it made?

Although the growth of fast fashion shows no signs of abating and brands like Zara and H&M are increasingly trying to attract the younger generation with collaborations and special capsules, Generation Z seems to be increasingly sensitive to the impact the fashion industry has on the planet. To help them make the most informed choices possible, Puma has launched #KnowYourStuff, a docu-series that addresses one of the big issues that is often the subject of great misinformation-the debate between leather and plant-based alternatives to leather.

Even if you have never heard their name, you will probably recognize their logo: a maxi e lowercase letter with a T embedded in it. The initials of Telfar, a U.S. brand that has quickly become a super hype brand, thanks to very close communication with the community and a decidedly defiant price point, with bags that don't exceed $300 and released in drops that sell out in 15 seconds. 

From Prada and Louis Vuitton's signature jackets to Gucci and Saint Laurent's iconic shoes and Givenchy and The Row bags, suede seems to be the star material of the season. But what exactly is suede?  

Baguette-bags (Moschino) and orange (Bottega Veneta), charms in the shape of garden vegetables (Loewe) and croissants (Louis Vuitton). 2024 seems to be the year when the maisons have (re)discovered the world of food as the main inspiration for their collections, which for both the winter and summer seasons are overflowing with food-related accessories.

Can a pair of sneakers be 3D printed? More importantly, will they then be comfortable to wear? The answer to both questions is yes judging by the video in which rapper Asap Rocky presents the new 3D Monster resulting from his collaboration with Puma, for which he designed a collab inspired by the world of motors of which precisely this innovative pair of sneakers is a part.

Who would spend 250,000 euros on a handbag? Rabanne is banking on its customers, launching at Paris Fashion Week the most expensive bag in the world, made entirely of 18-carat gold.

A bottle of detergent, but also a helmet and a teapot. These are some of the bags designed by Adrian Appiolaza for Moschino's Spring Summer 2025 collection, inspired by objects from our daily lives.

The impact of the fashion system on developing countries is unfortunately very often negative: although in recent years attention has increased and there are much stricter regulations for production, it is not uncommon for disadvantaged populations to be exploited as very cheap labor and their ecosystems despoiled and polluted.

Sometimes reality is not exactly as we would like it to be. But Prada knows how to transform it: it gives us the illusion of being at a concert... even if we are behind the desk in the office! 

What happens when Indian couture meets Italian leather goods? A poetic collection characterized by manufacturing excellence, like the one created by Indian designer Rahul Mishra for Tod's.

Which leathers will define the accessory trends for Winter 25? Predictions say that the essentials will once again be sought, with high-quality materials left very much in the natural state, but at Lineapelle, the industry's most important expo, there is also a sense of a desire to give attention-grabbing with interesting treatments. Here are 3 trends we caught while wandering around the halls of the expo.

Sustainable fashion is often talked about. Among the most important parameters for measuring the impact of corporate production on the environment and identifying opportunities for efficiency are the Product Carbon and Water Footprint. Both are calculated on the LCA methodology and represent a life cycle analysis of the product itself.

All is set for ALL OF US, the 104th edition of LINEAPELLE, scheduled Sept. 17-19 at Fiera Milano to showcase all the new products destined for the fashion, luxury and design industry for the coming winter season.

Fendi's collaboration with architecture studio MAD finally arrives in store and online, including a pair of futuristically shaped sneakers and a special collectible version of the Peekaboo ISeeYou.

After a summer in which we saw its mesh ballet flats worn and copied by everyone, Alaïa gives us another knockout item perfect for those who do not resign themselves to saying goodbye to the sea and want to take it with them even in the city.

Can a handbag be considered a work of art? For Loewe, the answer is yes. In fact, the brand has partnered with Japanese artist Hafu Matsumoto to create four bags that embody the perfect fusion of art and fashion.

Stocks overstocked, sales at an all-time low: luxury companies face a complex situation to manage that brings with it the need to rethink a business model that until now aimed at achieving maximum production efficiency.

Artificial intelligence represents one of the most fascinating frontiers of innovation:through integrated processing of market and consumer data it can play a key role within all phases of a fashion product's life cycle, from design to sale.

The quality of workmanship must also be matched by speed of execution: the point of Francesco Lapi, owner of the company

The anticipation comes from Air Collection: "On leather or fabric, it is the most popular embroidery for the coming summer season."

The activities of the Special Component and the Territorial Component of the Guardia di Finanza, supported by UNIC and the Experimental Station for the Leather and Tanning Material Industry, led to the seizure not only of the 37,000 products but also of a 200-square-meter factory, 4 quintals of leather and 765 linear meters of fake materials

Carlo Pisoni, owner together with his brother Rodolfo of Italcompo Srl, takes stock of the industry situation between adjustments, prospects and the international scenario.

It is student Bianca Salomon who is the winner of “Behind the shoes,” the educational project in the form of a contest conceived by fashion magazine Leather&Luxury in collaboration with Istituto Marangoni Firenze, which reached its epilogue last July 9th.

S.C. Costruzioni Meccaniche's line optimizes the mixing and dosing of chemicals needed for leather processing.

Can technology revolutionize the world of sports footwear? Probably yes, or at least as we know it now. But it all starts, always, with people.

After the London edition, the Lineapelle road show arrives in New York on July 17 and 18 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea, the heart of New York City's contemporary art district.

On the occasion of the 39th edition of Milano Unica, the international trade fair dedicated to textiles and fashion accessories. we had the pleasure of interviewing Simone Canclini, president of Milano Unica, who spoke to us about the current state of the fashion industry and the fair's future strategies.

As the 39th edition of Milano Unica opens, we interview Stefano Fadda, artistic director and trend forecaster of the fair, to discuss the conditions of the fashion system today and its future prospects.

Spotlight in the heart of the City at the Ham Yard Hotel for the new edition of Lineapelle London, scheduled for July 9, where the latest news and fashion trends for leathers, materials, accessories and components for the fall/winter 2025/2026 season will be presented.

These days (July 2 - 4) the Autumn/Winter '25 - '26 edition of PV Paris, the fair dedicated to the sourcing of fabrics and leathers for the fashion industry, takes place in Paris. An event where creativity rhymes with eco-design, between material innovation and fashion trends.

According to the company, the turnover figure is distorted by the rising cost of raw materials.

"We live in a society that zooms in and zooms out very easily. So I wanted to make sure that when people zoomed in on fabrics and embroidery, they were looking at something they had never seen before."

New suite increases productivity and efficiency in workflows

A leader in the manufacture and sale of wet-phase skin chemicals, OSMO is distinguished by its excellence- and sustainability-oriented vision

From Bottega Veneta's fish-handled Sardine to Jacquemus' Calino, bags with metal handles (or metal effect).

The Campania-based company's iconic bags represent a unique production in the Italian scene

(Almost) impossible pairings, vulcanized rubber and coral effect polymers.

How much is the men's sector worth in the Italian fashion scene? 11.9 billion euros, or 18.5 percent of the Italian textile-clothing supply chain, according to data collected by Sistema moda Italia and released at Pitti Uomo 106, scheduled from today, June 11th, through June 14th, at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence.

The Scandicci (Fi) company, which manufactures small metal parts for the fashion industry, talks about its transition to Industry 4.0

The INside event has become a successful annual event. Unique in its kind, it combines in one exhibition the trendy moods for materials and colors with the concrete realization of exclusive prototypes made by Leather&Luxury’s partner companies.

From 3D Collection Designer to Sustainability Strategist: predictions from Ferrari Fashion School, Istituto Marangoni and industry companies

A new system based on high-carbon Bio-Based products, capable of reducing the timing of the entire process.

The redesignable seating system created by the Bergamo-based company with architect Finazzi is set to land in the United Arab Emirates

Interview with Christian Iacono, CEO of Ayron Tech a company specializing in the design and production of metal and plastic accessories for luxury.

"The presence of large amounts of unsold material in the warehouse and a geopolitical situation such as the one we are currently experiencing explain why brands have difficulty buying leather."

For some time now the company, which recently became an official 3M converter for Tuscany, has been focusing heavily on its line of solvent-free adhesives

The metal accessory mounted on fashion luxury products is the detail that gives functionality and beauty. Style and sophistication. Versatility and identity.

Results of the survey conducted by Leather&Luxury opened the event at Oroarezzo. Many companies to discuss the present and future of the supply chain.

Silvia Catellani takes stock of the changing market and the strategies adopted to continue producing with care and quality.

The Digital Passport aka DDP (Digital Product Passport) seems one of the closest turning points for a real shift in the fashion industry towards truly more sustainable, transparent, traceable and conscious production.

An event dedicated to fashion accessories in which brands, designers and professionals in the production chain will discuss the challenges and innovations needed to face international markets: this is Precious Fashion, the event by Oroarezzo in partnership with Leather&Luxury to be held on May 13th inside the Oroarezzo spaces.

Never a real trend and yet ubiquitous in summer collections, bags made of raffia are an evergreen that have had a revamp in recent years thanks to Prada's woven tote bags and that also this season count on it bags that are blowing up on social media, such as Saint Laurent's Icare bag, which is banking on its maxibag launched last spring for a raffia version that is already one of the most desired bags and shown on Instagram and Tik Tok.

The company collaborated with a team of U.S. engineers to develop a waterjet cutting machine. A technology 'stolen' from marble cutting that is also environmentally sustainable

For Marco Marucci, owner of the company, it is essential to have a system that verifies every characteristic of the product: regulations will soon require it, but the market already wants it.

The point of Ceo, Francesco Pintucci after the purchase of Sacchettificio Toscano. The goal: to structure the company into a reality increasingly suited to the luxury segment.

With sales manager Ilario Monterisi, we talked about how the latest innovations have changed work in the leather industry.

For the company, development also comes from a commitment to internal and community welfare, to which it contributes by supporting charitable and solidarity projects.

Leather&Luxury in partnership with Oroarezzo presents Precious Fashion, the first event dedicated to fashion accessories.

The historic company from Empoli, which started out as a quilting factory, has put the spotlight on its embroidery offerings, a sector in which it has specialised highly over the years.

A journey into the minds of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, but also and above all a love letter to the craftsmanship masters, who year after year give life thanks to workmanship and skills that have been handed down for generations, to the Haute Couture, Haute Couture and Haute Jewellery creations envisioned by Dolce & Gabbana.

"Technology 4.0 is constantly improving, and we want to keep up with customer demands."

The company, which began as a quilting mill for the fashion industry, has also become a benchmark for the leather goods supply chain.

A tool also created with the aim of protecting consumers and making sure they can trust product standards.

The company aims to obtain environmental certifications within the year. On the subject of production, increasingly strong commitment to tailoring customization of products.

REMIRA Italia, part of the multinational REMIRA group headquartered in Germany, is positioned as a market leader for smart management solutions aimed at the fashion luxury supply chain.

Aec and Wgsn will present in Elche, almost two years in advance, the trends that will drive the styles of shoes, bags, jewelry and accessories.

The company makes handmade men's shoes and a few years ago embarked on the production and manufacture of the Arabian sandal.

Two Tuscan excellences on a mission to Hong Kong to make Made in Italy the protagonist. This is not the plot of an Oscar movie but the idea of IP Industrie Pellami and Piegavelox, two manufacturing companies from the Florentine province, which have decided to join forces to participate together in the upcoming Asian edition of APLF 2024 from March 19th-21st (Booth 3F-D17/IT).

The Ponte a Cappiano, (FI) based company will be at the APLF HK trade show with its vegetable-tanned products, including the bestselling Maya and the new Vacchetta.

Explains the owner, David Peruzzi, "what we witnessed in late 2023 was really a sudden and abrupt change."

This time, for the first time, collaboration has been established with IVACE offices in Poland and Vietnam, while continuing to work with offices in France, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Additionally, during the fair, the Expert Forum conferences will take place, focusing on the latest trends in technology, innovation, eco-design, and sustainability. 

Recover, refine and reuse are three key words for developing closed-loop productions. Italfimet specializes in the design and construction of plants for the recovery of precious metals.

Understated yet deeply evocative: the AW 24/25 collection designed by Ian Griffiths draws inspiration from the works of Colette, an eclectic artist of the first half of the 20th century.

Calypso Arrival. For its Fall/Winter 2024 collection, Sagaboi takes a departure from showcasing in London to debut in the vibrant atmosphere of Milan.

The two companies have joined forces to become the benchmark in natural tanning technologies, setting a new standard in leather manufacturing

Even the winner of the last Sanremo, Angelina Mango, wearing the footwear with air-expanded natural rubber bottom from the Marche brand.

Every year the stage of the Ariston theater becomes a musical stage but also a red carpet: a roundup of the looks seen at the 74th edition of the Festival.

In the fall 2024 pre-collection, Daniel Lee reaffirms the brand's codes through iconic designs and new silhouettes

Founded in 1965, for more than two decades the company has been carrying out research and development activities focused on the formulation and application of water-based products, protecting the environment and the worker

Première Vision Paris is back! From Feb. 6th-8th, the French trade fair returns for three days packed with news, trends, forums and workshops to present trends for the Spring Summer 2025 season.

Until Feb. 1, spotlight on the collections of the Group's watchmakers Bulgari, Hublot, Tag Heuer and Zenith, Daniel Roth and Gérald Genta

The men's collection for next winter is almost total black and impeccably blends glamour and tailoring

Investment in research and development has enabled further innovation in galvanic processes

A point made by Manuel Morresi, general manager of the eponymous box and paper manufacturer

The latest creation in the collection features a green Urushi lacquer dial

Color and technology: no limit to creativity

Florence once again becomes the capital of men's fashion and lifestyle. The main players of the international fashion scene are arriving 832 brands, 46% of which are foreign, ready to present their new winter collections

Many brands are devising virtuous paths in order to be able to profitably manage all production waste, with projects involving the entire value chain. What role does BTT play in this game?

Between present and future: difficulties and satisfactions of a company led with ethics and a spirit of innovation.