With collections made when inspiration hits, rather than as the seasons command, the Chrome Hearts story began in the late 80’s when founder Richard Starks spotted a gap in the market for leatherwear. 36 years later, a firm family legacy has been built and
Bentley Motors has become the first automotive member of Leather Naturally, a non-governmental organisation which, like us, is dedicated to promoting the use of certified, properly-sourced leather as a natural by-product.
Let’s talk about tote bags. The undisputed staple of most working women’s wardrobes, the tried-and-tested silhouette has been replaced with mini bags and crossbodies on the runways in recent years; but the ‘fashion tote’ is officially back.
Ruth was awarded Most Commendable Designer for the second consecutive year for her design, 'Overfishing Bag'. Her design was recently displayed at the International Real Leather. Stay Different. Award ceremony in the US Embassy, London and will also be recognised at the Africa Showcase later this year.
Read moreRuth was awarded Most Commendable Designer for the second consecutive year for her design, 'Overfishing Bag'. Her design was recently displayed at the International Real Leather. Stay Different. Award ceremony in the US Embassy, London and will also be
Bingbing Bai has a MPhil/ PhD (FT) in Art & Design from Kingston School of Art in London. She was at the RLSD International Final event at the US Embassy in London to show her winning accessory design Eternal Vitality.
Roscha Dinler is self-taught leather crafter and fashion designer from Nuremberg who actually studied programming. He was at the RLSD International Final event at the US Embassy in London to show his winning footwear design, Patina Over Plastic.
Mor Elfassy is a third year Fashion Design student at Shenkar College of Engineering in Tel Aviv. She was at the RLSD International Final event at the US Embassy in London to show her winning apparel design, Form and Substance: The Duality of Human and
Josslyn Shi has a Fashion Design BFA from the California College of the Arts. She was at the RLSD International Final event at the US Embassy in London to show her winning design, Ephemeral Eclosion.
The 2024 Real Leather. Stay Different. Taiwan Award ceremony celebrates green trends through leather design. The winners of the Real Leather. Stay Different. Taiwan Region Student Design Competition were announced at an awards ceremony and runway show at
Josslyn Shi from California College of Art has been crowned Overall Winner of the Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition at a glittering final event held at the U.S. Embassy in London.
Since the Westernwear trend shows no sign of waning as we move towards autumn, it’s no surprise that suede is set to be majorly in demand. Whether it’s boots, jackets, coats or even a head-to-toe look, leather’s softer sibling is having a bit of a
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