8.3 - Suppliers Leather.
Sicerp S.P.A, Stefania Conceria S.P.A, Antiba Conceria SPA.
Heels.
Del Brenta S.R.L
Shank/ insole.
Facotory Elda Alicante.
Sole.
S.I.L.L.E.A SRL
Embellishments.
E.M Company SR, Modimex Accessori
Zips.
YKK
Synthetics.
COMETEX, Galleotipiume.
Shoe box/ bag
Grafitex, Pro Box Embalagens.
Lace.
CKS - Carl Klostermann Sohne
Comfort.
Technogel Italia SRL
Last.
Spring Line Ltd Figure 3. 4 - Suppliers
A visit to the International leather fair, Lineapelle, in Bologna in October allowed the brand to make contact with several suppliers. Figure 3.4 represents these suppliers categorised into the products they manufacture. The majority of the suppliers are based in Italy which will benefit costs in shipping for the Samuel Shepherd brand with it’s distance to the factory in Spain. The last supplier Spring Line is based in Leicester in the UK as it allows accessibility when developing last shapes. The last is seen as one of the most important parts in the success of footwear styles. Visiting Spring Line will allow the designer to develop the last with the craftsman and keep an active role with production.
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