Wasin Thumrongsakunvong- Board Director and General Manager at Interhides Public Company Limited (IHL). Leading the company’s Shoe Leather Division. He is known for driving innovation in product design, high- efficiency manufacturing and the sourcing of sustainable materials. His blend of strategic vision and hands-on operational leadership makes him a respected voice in Thailand’s industrial and…
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Tamar Elbaz, joint Overall Winner of the 2023 Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition, has just been named in Forbes Israel Magazine's prestigious 30 Under 30 Class of 2026.
As the RLSD Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase 2026 enters its judging phase, attention turns to the distinguished panel entrusted with identifying the designs that best embody this year’s competition brief. More than a collection of respected industry
MEET DESIGNER NGUYEN HA NHAT HUY – JUDGE OF RLSD VIETNAM 2026 Following the tremendous success of our previous season, RLSD Viet Nam 2026 is deeply honoured to welcome back Designer Nguyen Ha Nhat Huy as our Chief Judge. Beyond being a celebrated designer
Following the successful partnership of RLSD Vietnam 2025, ISA Next-Gen Materials continues to accompany the RLSD Vietnam competition as the main leather sponsor for RLSD Vietnam 2026 competition. With the company's support, contestants will not only have the
The organisers of RLSD Viet Nam are pleased to announce that Primeasia (PA) will officially sponsor a dedicated factory visit for the Top 10 finalists and participating lecturers of the 2026 competition. This partnership offers an unrivalled opportunity for
The Real Leather. Stay Different. 2026 International Student Design Competition will assemble its most exciting judging line up yet. Spanning fashion, footwear, education, media and entertainment, the panel will head to Bangkok for the competition’s sixth
The RLSD Brazil Student Design Competition is in full swing, with university events taking place across the country and the award ceremony set for July 15th in São Paulo. The RLSD team recently made three university visits and three online calls, connecting
The buzz around this year’s Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition is growing by the day. We’ve already been inspired by the incredible entries coming in from students and recent graduates around the world. But the
Standing out among hundreds of strong competitors is no small feat. Yet, Tran Ngoc Hien Vinh has secured his spot in the top tier of the Apparel category at the Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Vietnam & International 2025 competition. As a first-year
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The Real Leather. Stay Different. Vietnam 2026 workshop series has officially crossed the finish line! It has been an incredible journey across the country, connecting young talent with the timeless art of leather