We’re about to take a Christmas break before we dive into next year’s RLSD Student Design Competitions–stand by for news on our International, China Mainland, Africa, Taiwan Region, Thailand and Vietnam launches. But before we go, here’s a review of our busiest year so far. We celebrated the winners of our 2024 Student Design Competitions…
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The second Real Leather. Stay Different. Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase was the hit of the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week in Addis Ababa, Kenya. The 14 finalists showed off their designs, each highlighting the versatility and sustainability of
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
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.
2023 Philippines Competition Accessory Category & Overall Winner Andrei Valera is a recent graduate of Fashion Design and Merchandising from De La Salle College of Saint Benilde in Manila, Philippines. His passion for fashion stems from his love for the
Real Leather. Stay Different., in partnership with the African Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) and the Leather & Hide Council of America (L&HCA), is excited to reveal the judging panel for the 2024 Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase.
Congratulations to Andrei Valera, who was crowned Overall Winner of the Real Leather. Stay Different. Philippines Student Design Competition for his design, ‘Turn Over’. 2023 saw the first year of the Philippines Real Leather. Stay Different.
Last month, we celebrated the winners of this year's China Mainland Student Design Competition at a dedicated Awards Ceremony, where they each received their trophies in front of fellow students and key industry figures. This year’s competition received an
The Real Leather. Stay Different. Taiwan Region Student Design Competition, organised by L&HCA in partnership with Taiwan International Leather Association (TILA), attracted over 400 entries from 18 universities across the region. At the end of August, the
The results are in! The Real Leather. Stay Different. Taiwan Region Student Design Competition announces its winners.
Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and in line with the advice provided by the British Fashion Council relating to London Fashion Week, we have taken the decision to postpone this Thursday's Real Leather. Stay Different. International
We’re excited to announce our official partnership with Institute of Digital Fashion on this year’s International Student Design Competition 2022, bringing to the forefront a common set of values to support emerging creatives through
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