Leather in Paris: Time to Redefine? by Katie Dalrymple

Leather in Paris: Time to Redefine? by Katie Dalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt An analysis of the history of leather in Paris. Where it comes from, Who wears it, the important dates and locations of its history in Paris, and the future of leather. en-us 2022-12-07 07:30:57 UTC 2023-03-24 02:43:45 UTC hello@padlet.com Leather Trunks KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2411856436 Originating between 1338 - 1380

This is the first knowledge of the practice of trunk making. This started under King Charles V. Although, the trunks were not made with leather on the outside they had a leather lining that protected the goods stored inside.

https://www.bagagecollection.com/en/the-trunks-history/trunkmaker-origin.html ]]> 2022-12-07 08:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2411856436 Leather Created KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529639001 There has been anthropological evidence of leather-working dating back to 400,000 years ago, in the Stone Ages.]]> 2023-03-24 00:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529639001 First Leather Working Tools KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529640031 First leather working tools created and used about 80,000 years ago in South Africa

https://www.nature.com/articles/nature.2013.13542]]> 2023-03-24 00:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529640031 First Preservation of Leather KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529641085 In 8,000 BC it became vital to start making leather last longer.

Preservation began with salt, then clay degreasing, chewing the skin (the acid of saliva acted as a tannin)

]]> 2023-03-24 00:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529641085 First Tanning With Alum KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529642277 In 2200 BC the Hittites were first to our knowledge to tan leather with water dissolved with alum.]]> 2023-03-24 00:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529642277 First Leather Sheets Made - Leather Comes To France KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529643714 By 1000 BC the Carthaginians begin tanning and set up a production centre near Marseille in the Rhone Delta - Believed to be the beginning of leather sheets.]]> 2023-03-24 00:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529643714 Italian Leather Begins- First Army In Leather KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529644806 As the Hittites moved towards Italy they brought with them the knowledge and skills of leather tanning.

Romans and Greeks began industrializing leather production and outfitted their soldiers in leather.

]]> 2023-03-24 00:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529644806 Leather Production In Paris Slows KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529645735 In 542 AC leather production starts waning in France and Paris with the plagues and residents not liking the smells that came from tanneries.]]> 2023-03-24 00:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529645735 Leather Production Moves To Spain KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529646379 In 800 AC Moorish Empire had a thriving leather production industry in Spain. ]]> 2023-03-24 00:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529646379 Leather Comes Back To France KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529647344 In the 16th - 17th centuries leather production was booming in France.

There were approximately 5,000 tanneries, almost every town had a tannery!
The industry was employing almost 40,000 people.

]]> 2023-03-24 00:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529647344 Maroquinerie Is Created KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529648662 In 1835 wallet was invented.

Shortly after the term "maroquinerie" = leather crafting is birthed. This term solidified leather making into the French culture and economy.

]]> 2023-03-24 00:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529648662 Plastic Impacts Leather Industry KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529649345 In the late 19th century plastic is invented by Alexander Parkes and makes a dent in leather industry due to its extreme durability. ]]> 2023-03-24 00:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529649345 Leather Is Booming In France KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529650389 The leather industry just kept growing in the 20th century, even so much that it became the 3rd largest industry in France. ]]> 2023-03-24 00:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529650389 Trunk Making Is Established KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529654946 In 1479 the 7 trunk makers in France formed a group in order to establish themselves and their trade. This solidified leather making as a job in society. ]]> 2023-03-24 01:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529654946 Trunks Become Widely Used KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529655956 In the early to mid 1500s the invention of carriages encouraged the upperclass to use trunks.

Trunks were even being designed specifically for carriages.]]> 2023-03-24 01:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529655956 Fashion Houses Based On Trunks KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529657793 In the late 1700s the beginning of high-end designer trunk retail sets the trajectory of many well-known designers.

Although, many of these designers use a base of a coated canvas with just leather trimmings and accessories. These designers include Goyard, Moynat, Louis Vuitton, and Thierry Hermèsa (official trunk maker for Empress Eugenie), etc. The first storefronts for these brands are all very close to each other surrounding Place Vendôme in the 1st arrondissement in Paris. Most of the companies still have operational stores in those first locations.]]> 2023-03-24 01:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529657793 Plant Leather Gets A Platform KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529663424 March 2021 Hermès and MycoWorks announce that they will be collaborating on products.

Giving plant leather a real opportunity to become a popular leather alternative. Hermès is showing that they too align with the concept that sustainable vegan leather is the future.

https://www.mycoworks.com/introducing-sylvania-by-hermes]]> 2023-03-24 01:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529663424 Plant Leather All Over The Market KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529666646 Looking at today, plant leather is just getting started and there are a few brands in Paris that create using this alternative. One of them is this brand Ashoka, they primarily use apple skins.

https://www.ashokaparis.com/collections/apple-skin-pomme?logged_in_customer_id=&lang=en]]> 2023-03-24 01:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529666646 First Shoe Created KatieDalrymple https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529681313 The oldest shoe ever to be found. It was located in the Armenia region and is estimated to be from about 3,500 BC.]]> 2023-03-24 01:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/KatieDalrymple/xe6bl8hmbdqre8wt/wish/2529681313