Weekly Footwear & Leather News Roundup: Sep 27 – Oct 3, 2025]
Welcome to this week’s footwear news 2025! Curated from top sources, we spotlight global events like Expo Shoes Ukraine and leather tech innovations
Footwear News 2025: Expo Shoes Ukraine Kicks Off: Major Eastern European Footwear Trade Event
The 39th Expo Shoes (Sep 30-Oct 3) in Kiev unites 150+ exhibitors from 10 countries, focusing on leather accessories, sustainable materials, and B2B networking amid regional market recovery.
Leather Supply Chain Embraces Tech for Sustainability Amid Challenges
Luxury firms like Loro Piana and Hermès adopt AI and biotech for traceability and eco-processing, countering economic pressures and vegan alternatives in the $248B market..
CLIA President Highlights AI and Sustainability as Key Drivers
At the UITIC Congress recap (Sep 29), China’s Li Yuzhong stressed AI automation and green leathers to boost efficiency, projecting 6.9% global production growth despite trade hurdles.
Simac Tanning Tech Draws 9,000+ Visitors in Milan
The Sep 24-26 fair’s recap (Oct 1) showcased 225 Italian firms’ machinery innovations, stabilizing the €13B sector with focus on digital tanning and exports.
DSW Launches ‘Let Us Surprise You’ Rebrand for Market Edge
Designer Brands’ retailer unveiled a fresh platform (Sep 30) with experiential stores and personalized leather selections, aiming to recapture 20% market share post-pandemic.
Proenza Schouler Duo Debuts Womenswear at Loewe: Experts React
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez’s first collection (Oct 3) blends artisanal leather crafts with modern silhouettes, earning praise for innovation at Paris Fashion Week.
Alessandro Michele Reshapes Valentino Amid Shifts
In an exclusive (Oct 3), Michele discusses couture visions with sustainable leather accents, navigating financial pressures and industry transformation at PFW..
Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Womenswear Debut Draws Buzz
Anderson’s inaugural collection (Oct 2) features sculptural leather heels and bags, with experts hailing its bold fusion of heritage and futurism.
Indian Leather Eyes Russian and African Expansion
CLE leaders (Oct 1) target new markets post-US tariffs, leveraging $5.7B exports for sustainable hides amid global supply chain diversification
Coty Reviews CoverGirl, Rimmel, Max Factor Assets
Strategic sale (Sep 30) could reshape beauty-footwear crossovers, with insiders eyeing L’Oréal amid leather packaging sustainability mandates.
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