New trends on show at Le Cuir à Paris
For most participants at the recent edition of Le Cuir à
Four themes were unveiled at the Gallery, which previewed colours and materials for the winter 2009 season. The categories were: Sudden shower, Storm, Clear Spell and Thaw.
Other imagery included Adam dressed in wild llama skins, red beaver, raw python and natural alligator skin seeking elegantly attired Eve, clothed in shimmering lurex, metallic lacquers and red lacquer. An Achromia theme featured de-pigmented skins and vegetable tanning combined with canvas and coatings, rubber and cork.
Organisers reported that 289 exhibitors from 22 different countries attended, 49% from
Many attendees visited the Designers’ Village, which included bags and gloves from Valérie Saïd and bags from Nouria Nehari.
