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Sourcing Guide S/S 22
Use this guide for smart sourcing on leather and non-
leather materials. Add value via sensuous and cra ed
textures, durable functionality and sustainable and ethical
choices

Helen Palmer & Olivia Barnes

02.22.21 · 9 minutes

Hosbo
 Overview
With physical trade shows affected by the
pandemic, the S/S 22 Sourcing Guide is
delivered via established relationships with
WGSN's global manufacturer network. In this
report, value-driven bestsellers, new
developments and key trends are analysed
alongside the latest sustainable material
developments.
Good quality, classic, responsibly sourced
leathers will support the long-lasting value of
@danselente_of cial Manifattura di Domodossola SPA core and perennial items, with cra textures
adding investment appeal. So shimmer
metallics, recoloured snakeskin looks and
silky satins provide tactile indulgence.
Sustainability dials up in chrome and metal-
free and veg-tan leather and for materials,
switch into recycled polyesters and nylons,
low-impact dyes and finishes and certified
organic undyed natural canvas for a less is
more mindset.
Refer to our Responsible Leather report to
read about best practice sustainable solutions
for leather.

Sicerp Spa Ganni

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 Crafted classics
Source into high quality leathers with a
traditional, timeless feel to create
# reworkedclassics that will appeal to the less-
is-more customer mindset, extending products
into worthy investment items.
Sur face and finish: source into heritage
natural grains and cra ed artisan stamping,
stitching and tooling to provide longevity. Trace
leather to ensure responsible farming and
animal welfare. Lower-impact chrome-and
Deepmello Oroton Motta Pelli
metal-free tanning is gaining interest
alongside vegetable tanning, which gives
leather a mellow patina enhanced by natural
waxes, such as Deepmello's attractive veg-tan
Rhubarb Leather quality.
Colour: opt for warm, traditional tones such as
orange tan, rich browns and black for
wardrobe classics.
App lication: womenʼs and men's footwear,
bags, belts, so accessories, small leather
goods, apparel

Pittards Motta Pelli Matches / Hereu

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 Softly sueded
As the Home Hub continues to be a place of
comfort and solace for consumers, short-pile
suede and matte nubuck offer gentle
restorative comfort.
Sur face and finish: so ly napped and sueded
leather will bring so tactility to footwear and
apparel, especially for footwear, retro
sneakers and supple apparelwear. Highlights
here include Motta Pelli's new waterproof
suede and Gruppo Mastrotto's super-so
Gruppo Mastrotto Bougeotte Fc Creacio I Innovacio
suede Fondant.
Colour: use mindful pastel tones for a calming
look, or opt for colour pops for fashion-led
updates.
App lication: women's and men's footwear,
sneakers, apparel

Pittards Deepmello Motta Pelli

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 Shimmer metallics
Subtle metallics and pearlescent sheen will
bring everyday luxury to footwear, accessories
and apparel.
Sur face and finish: subtle embossing and
burnished finishes provide a so luminosity,
allowing materials to fit into any occasion. Opt
for responsibly sourced cow leather in
reflecting or pearlised powder finishes. Look
at Fc Creacio Innovacio's REACH-compliant
metallic finishes or Piñatex's mineral Metallic
Fc Creacio I Innovacio Paul Costelloe Gruppo Mastrotto
range in crinkled and smooth options.
Colour: brash, reflective metallics make way
for a so er shimmer for S/S, with champagne
golds, copper and silvers.
App lication: women's footwear, sneakers,
bags, belts, so accessories, small leather
goods, apparelwear

Inter Leather SL Hosbo Pistolesi

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 Smooth and supple
So , smooth, full-grain leather is updated
through optimistic colour pops.
Sur face and finish: source into smooth nappa
leather with a supple finish. The vibrant semi-
aniline leather with a slightly shiny effect and
so touch at Gruppo Mastrotto and Pittards'
so water-resistant leather are key
here. Recycled leather has a place too, with a
so quality using 60% recycled leather scraps
from Recyc Leather. For low-impact leather-
Gruppo Mastrotto Bottega Veneta Motta Pelli
free options, source solvent-free or recycled
PET-based materials.
Colour: so primary brights update classic
nappas, working well with neutrals for
sophisticated contrast.
App lication: womenʼs and men's apparel,
footwear, bags, belts, so accessories, small
leather goods

Recyc Leather Hosbo Pittards

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 Interwoven texture
The rising interest in cra and investment
buying will increase demand for authentically
cra ed leather and non-leather goods.
Develop woven and braided handworked all-
over texture or smaller # cra eddetails like
straps and panels for shoe uppers or bags.
Sur face and finish: traditionally cra ed rattan
and wicker inspire lattice and basket-woven
structures, seen in the designs at Manifattura di
Domodossola. Aged, pigmented and burnished
Inter Leather SL Matches / Bottega Veneta Kotai Tannery
finishes add an aged, vintage look,
demonstrated at Hosbo, while smooth,
durable leather has a luxurious heritage feel.
App lication: womenʼs and men's footwear,
bags, belts and so accessories

Hosbo Forza Giovane Art Passamani Manifattura di Domodossola SPA

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 Mesh perforations
Hiking, camping and summer pursuits will
drive outdoor mesh, with consumers seeking
functionality as they escape into nature,
outlined by # hikehybrid and
# thegreatoutdoors trends.
Sur face and finish: use perforated leather to
deliver fashion-led performance and update
mesh with bigger, open designs, bicolour
honeycomb and grid-like cutouts in unlined
versions for summer styles or backed with
Colortex Nike Colortex
contrast colour for extra coverage.
Highlighted here is Colortex, which has an
expanded range of colourful synthetics for
footwear uppers with new laminations of
varying scales, colours and patterns. Eco
coatings add compatible functionality to
recycled nylon and recycled PET materials.
App lication: women's and men's footwear,
unisex sneakers, bags, small goods

Inter Leather SL Pittards Fratelli Morelli

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 Elevated snakeskin looks
Snakeskin-effect embossed pattern are
a commercial proposal for S/S. Fashion-led
colour brings newness to core and perennial
items.
Sur face and finish: source into easy-to-wear
brights, as seen at Courovale, or apply colour
subtly to neutral monochrome grounds, as
seen at Hosbo. Prioritise premium leather and
non-leathers to ensure products are
hardwearing and long-lasting.
Hosbo Bimba y Lola Hosbo
Reduce material waste with smaller-scale
embossing. Standout sustainable designs are
noted at Kotai, whose sustainable, zero- waste
leathers are cra ed using 100% recycled
leather, tanned with organic, MetalFree
processes.
App lication: women's footwear, bags, belts,
small leather goods

Kotai Tannery Inter Leather SL Courovale

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 Creased and crinkled 
Wrinkled and creased effects bring a lived-in,
vintage feel to durable classic leathers.
Sur face and finish: embossed, sanded
leathers take on exaggerated pebbled grains
and crinkle effects. Burnished, rubbed and
aged colour lends an antique look to classic
leather, as seen at Pittards, while pronounced
embossing provides more novel effects, such
as the design at Inter Leather SL.

Inter Leather SL Duren Pittards For plant-based options, look at the natural
crinkled finish by Piñatex. Characterful texture
can extend the life of products, as attractive
wear and tear adds a much-loved and cherished
value.
App lication: womenʼs and men's footwear,
bags, belts and so accessories

Fc Creacio I Innovacio Color Dec Fashion Division Pinatex

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Manifattura di Domodossola SPA
Natural canvas
Simple, reduced colour and sustainable fibres
come together using # responsiblesources for
this less-is-more approach.
Sur face and finish: source undyed natural
materials like canvas and drills in GOTS-
certified cotton, organic linen and hemp,
celebrating the unprocessed nature of the raw
material. Develop simple one-colour prints
and tonal jacquards for subtle branding or all-
over designs, best seen at Fratell Morelli SpA.
Burberry Fratelli Morelli
Simple signature classic and plaids look fresh
at Manifattura di Domodossola SpA.
Colour: natural whites and neutrals are key
bases for classic navy and black. Using undyed
yarns and fibres in their natural colour range is
becoming a big part of sustainable messaging.
App lication: womenʼs and men's footwear,
bags, belts and so accessories

Nike Fratelli Morelli Manifattura di Domodossola SPA

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 Everyday luxury
Comforting, luxurious and tactile materials will
move out of occasionwear into everyday
contexts – ideal for casual and work-from-
home styles that have evolved from dressier
outfitting.
Colour: so , clean pastels to richer jewelled
brights offer choices that are restorative and
alluring.
Sur face and finish: everyday satin evolves in a
@esthe_clothing Fc Creacio I Innovacio Colortex more responsible mindset, with recycled PET
satin and FSC-certified cellulosic-based satins
to offer so ness and drape, as well as long-
lasting quality. Short pile summer velours and
velvets and even satin-backed eyelet and lace
also play into this indulgent direction, best
seen at Colortex and Italian Converter.
App lication: womenʼs footwear, bags, belts
and so accessories

Italian Converter Roger Vivier Colortex

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 Outdoor camou age
As consumers reconnect with nature and
# thegreatoutdoors, durable leathers and
utilitarian textiles will be essential to create
practical products.
Pr int and patter n: nature is reflected as
camouflage, an adaptable perennial that works
in outdoor or city settings.
Colour: pigmented and mottled print effects
enhance commercial olive, khaki, grey and
Fratelli Morelli Christopher Raeburn Colortex earthy stone hues.
Sur face and mater ials : opt for high-
performance, low-impact recycled nylons and
polyesters in Oxford weaves, canvas and
ripstops as well as leather to offer
functionality. Use biodegradable, bio-based or
water-based waterproof coatings that are dirt-
repellant.
Fratelli Morelli's Eco Camouflage design is
made of 100% recycled polyester with a
solvent-free finish.
App lication: sneakers, bags, belts and so
Footwear > Cap Toe/Spectator, Footwear > Sneaker
accessories
Inter Leather SL VG Production s

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Action points
Build out responsible
sourcing and
transparent supply
chains
Task tanneries, mills and
suppliers to provide
traceable, certified leathers
and materials to support
sustainable and ethical
production. Source into
chrome and metal-free
tanning and look for suppliers
investing in CO2 and water-
saving processes
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Build in
longevity via timeless,
good-quality materials  impact nishes
Heritage colours and textures
will bring reassuring values
to core and perennial items,
so bank on classic palettes,
natural materials and cra ed
elements
in # reworkedclassics. Appeal
to the less-is-more customers
wanting long-lasting, good
quality products
Add value with outdoor
and performance
Develop leathers and
materials with low-impact
waterproof and easy-care
finishes to extend their
functional life for longer. Opt
for tough recycled
polyester and nylons,
recycled in ripstop and Oxford
weaves and robust leathers
that can adapt to any situation
Source into sustainable
materials and low-
Natural appeal will drive
preferences for bast fibres,
organic cotton and plant-
based materials. Undyed
colour and simple raw finishes
will reduce processes and
define a simple aesthetic. In
leather, look into vegetable
tanning where appropriate
Attract customers with
comfort and tactility
Materials that appear
luxurious and tactile will move
out of occasionwear into
everyday contexts – ideal for
casual and work-from-home
styles evolving from previous
dressier iterations. Summer
satins, short pile velours and
lace looks play into a quiet
indulgence
Tannery and mill contacts
Color tex Fratelli Morelli P iñatex
www.colortex.de www.fratellimorelli.com www.ananas-anam.com

Color Dec Fashion Divis ion Hosbo P ittards

www.color-dec.com oscarbotella.com www.pittards.com

Courovale Gr upp o Mas trotto P is toles i S rl

www.courovale.com.br www.mastrotto.com www.pistolesisrl.it

Deep mello Inter Leather SL Recyc Leather

www.deepmello.com www.interleather.es recycleather.wordpress.com

Manifattura di Domodos s ola SpA Italian Conver ter S icer p SpA

www.manifatturadomodossola.it www.italianconverter.it www.sicerp.it

Fc Creacio Innovacio Kotai Tanner y VG Production

fccreacio@gmail.com www.kotaileather.com www.vgproductionsrl.com

For z a Giovane Ar t Pas s amani Motta Pelli

www.forzagiovane.it www.mottapelli.com

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