Design Competition

RLSD AFRICA TALENT LEATHER DESIGN SHOWCASE 2026: A JUDGING PANEL

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 leaders, the 2026 judging panel brings together expertise in leather science, product development, sustainable fashion, entrepreneurship, and market-led innovation. Convened by RLSD Africa on behalf of the Leather and Hide Council of America (L&HCA) in collaboration with the Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI), the panel represents a rare combination of regional experience and global industry perspective.

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Meet The 2026 Vietnam Judges

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

ISA Next-Gen Materials continues as the main leather sponsor for RLSD Vietnam 2026

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

Primeasia Vietnam to Sponsor a Factory Tour for RLSD Viet Nam 2026 Top 10 Finalists

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

Bangkok calling: Star-studded panel set to Judge RLSD 2026

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

Can your creativity take you on the trip of a lifetime? Revealed: The stunning city hosting this year’s RLSD International Student Design final event

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

MEET THE BOLD NEW TALENT OF REAL LEATHER. STAY DIFFERENT. VIETNAM 2025

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

RLSD VIETNAM 2025 OVERALL WINNER NGUYỄN THỊ THANH MAI: “LEATHER IS MY LANGUAGE FOR SUSTAINABLE FASHION”

After outshining hundreds of impressive entries, Nguyễn Thị Thanh Mai has been named the Overall Winner of Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Vietnam 2025. Her work also earned a spot among the top global entries in the Accessories category. With a

NGUYEN LAN ANH & “HORN-TO-HOPE”: WHEN LEATHER BECOMES A VOICE FOR CONSERVATION

Beating out thousands of global entries, Nguyen Lan Anh’s "Horn-to-Hope" handbag has officially won the People's Choice Award at the Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) International 2025. More than just a beautiful accessory, the bag is a powerful,

A JOURNEY ACROSS VIETNAM WITH UNIQUE FLAIR #STAYDIFFERENT – LEATHER WORKSHOP SERIES

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

Hands That Shape the Future

India’s design culture has always been shaped by the craftsmanship of hands that understand material, form and function. Valued for its strength, adaptability and longevity and used to make everything from footwear and accessories to everyday objects,

AFRICA LEATHER AND LEATHER PRODUCTS INSTITUTE (ALLPI), IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LEATHER & HIDE COUNCIL OF AMERICA, LAUNCH THE 4TH EDITION OF THE RLSD AFRICA TALENT LEATHER DESIGN SHOWCASE 2026

NAIROBI, AFRICA | FEBRUARY 2026 The 4th Edition of the RLSD Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase has officially been launched, reaffirming Africa’s growing influence in shaping the future of responsible, design-led, and sustainable fashion. Anchored

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