The upcoming Lineapelle edition (4-6 October) has proved to be a crucial event for the international luxury fashion supply chain once again.

The top leather segment looks with big expectations to the show, where the entire supply chain will meet looking for a confirmation of the signs of improvement that have been observed in the early months of the current year. After the slowdown in 2016, in fact, the first half of 2017 marks the return of the luxury market to very positive results. The recovery of purchases by the Chinese consumers, both at home and abroad, and the European ones pushes the growing trend. The forecasts of the analysts look positive even in the medium and long term. Increases at an average annual rate of 3-4% are foreseen by 2020. To read the performance of the major luxury brands in detail, please consult the dedicated analysis in the market analysis section of Lineapelle website at the following link