1 — Like an ancient exotic canvas, this very soft lambs leather by Agartioglu Deri is ideal for decorating handbags or making magnificent trompe-l’oeil garments. Also available in brown on an ecru background.

2 — Shaved lambs leather can be a soft and pleasant companion for spring and summer too. Colomer, one of the specialists in this area, has embraced this concept with a beautiful design of grey checks that brings it right up to date.


3 — Cotton jersey gives a sporty look to an article when glued onto fine and flexible lambs leather and then perforated. Can be used on the front or underside. A great discovery by FB International.


4 — Fine and flexible, eel skin makes very beautiful pleats. But it has to be lined with a suitable textile substrate. And requires the expertise of Federico Albarello to produce this creation which brings so much delight to women.


5 — Amongst a profusion of often very subtle metallic colours, this slate-blue calfskin by NuovaOverlord stands out for its microscopic cut-outs that have been raised by a laser to resemble tiny hairs.


6 — Fabric is sometimes irreplaceable. As is the case for this check pleat made from viscose and placed on a cotton canvas by the Fontanella company.


The next edition of Le Cuir A Paris takes place in Paris alongside Première Vision from 20-22 September 2011.

Source and photos by courtesy of Le Cuir A Paris (www.lecuiraparis.com)