Press Releases and Latest Industry Information
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 12th October 2021
Few trends transcend seasons, ages and genders like a leather jacket. A biker, bomber or aviator made from durable leather is a transitional wardrobe staple that stands the test of time and is sure to earn you major style points. Here are a few of our top picks to upgrade your look in time for fall - your future self, and wallet, will thank you. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 5th October 2021
LHCA's 2nd Annual Meeting and Convention is now just one week away. The event will take place October 14-15, 2021, in a hybrid format, with both a virtual component and in-person meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 28th September 2021
Emily Omesi, a BFA undergraduate student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, has won the inaugural Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition, with her thought-provoking leather jacket design entitled "Bacterial Genetics," inspired by scans of infectious diseases. read more
U.S. Leather Industry to Volvo: Leather is the Ultimate Bio-Based, Recycled, Natural Material
Thursday, 23rd September 2021
The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA), representing the U.S. industry which recycles approximately 30 percent of the world’s cattle hides used for leather production purposes, categorically rejects Swedish carmaker Volvo’s recent announcement that by removing leather from its future electric vehicles it will somehow impact cattle and beef production globally. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 21st September 2021
Wondering how to ensure you're buying real leather produced to the highest sustainable and ethical standards? Check out our latest blog post here to learn more about the leather industry's commitment to continuous improvement. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 14th September 2021
LHCA and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, joining forces to collaborate on a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in the U.S. leather industry. read more
World Wildlife Fund and Leather and Hide Council of America Sign MOU
Thursday, 9th September 2021
The Leather & Hide Council of America (L&HCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), joining forces to collaborate on a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in the U.S. leather industry. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 7th September 2021
LHCA President Steve Sothmann joined Tim Lewis, business director of creative, marketing and PR specialists at gt&i, to discuss what's behind the Real Leather. Stay Different. marketing campaign. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 31st August 2021
LHCA will host its 2nd Annual Meeting and Convention October 14-15, 2021, in a hybrid format, with both a virtual component and in-person meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 24th August 2021
Pre-loved and vintage clothing app, Depop, has experienced exponential growth as more and more environmentally-conscious consumers shun fast fashion in favor of sustainable alternatives. It's no surprise, then, that vintage real leather jackets are among Depop's best-selling items, thanks to leather's durability and the fact that it's a natural material. Check out our feature piece chronicling Depop's meteoric rise. read more