Founded by Isadore Horween in 1905, Horween is one of the world’s premium leather producers. Supplying leather for everything from NFL footballs to some of the finest shoe companies, durability and luxury go hand in hand for this treasured Chicago company. We spoke to fourth-generation boss, company president Skip Horween, about the company’s history and its place…
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In a world hyperfixated on what will be deemed the next big trend, Connor McKenzie is breaking the mold – taking items that are already available and reimagining them. Through his work under Sole Rebel, he customises sneakers with a unique, handcrafted
SoleRebel: An RLSD Interview Based in Edinburgh, Connor is a one-man operation, working from what he jokingly describes as a “disorganised spare room.” A self-proclaimed hoarder, he collects scrap leather and old shoes, upcycling them into something
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
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.
The winners of the China Mainland Student Design Competition have been named at a glamourous awards ceremony in Shanghai. The Overall Winner was Zhu Xinxin from the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, with the entry "CONJECTURE ABOUT SHADOWS.", The
Mike Redwood is a visiting professor at the University of Northampton and writes columns for leather and sports magazines throughout the world. Originally a leather chemist he transferred to marketing while working with British leather specialists Pittards.
Think small is where RLSD takes a look at some of the companies around the world that we think are doing the right thing with leather. This is a greenwashing free zone – no matter what they produce, sustainability is at the heart of what they do.
At RLSD, we think Walter Reginald is doing great things with leather, as far as sustainability and innovation are concerned, so we spoke to the sisters who run the company, Bianca and Natalie, to find out about the glamorous and not-so-glamorous sides of
Think small is where RLSD takes a look at some of the companies around the world that we think are doing the right thing with leather. This is a greenwashing free zone – no matter what they produce, sustainability is at the heart of what they do.
Of all the fashion designers out there making leatherwork their niche, Martina Spetlova is surely one of the most innovative. The Central St Martins alumni is known for her intricately-woven leather jackets made from colourful strips of leather – but
Trainers may still be top of the shoe trends in 2024, but sunshine is on the horizon (hopefully) – so it’s officially acceptable to shop for sandal season, we reckon.
It was the Autumn/Winter ’23 runways that signalled a crimson wave was coming for 2024. From Bottega Veneta to Stella McCartney, The Row to Valentino, Gucci, Fendi and Ferragamo, red was declared fashion’s latest ‘it’ shade – which was only further