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
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
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,
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
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,
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
The Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) 2026 competition has officially launched in Vietnam. Far more than just a design contest, this is an opportunity for Vietnamese talent to engage with the international fashion scene and build careers on a global
Where are they now? RLSD alumni making a mark in fashion The Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition has launched the careers of exceptional design talent from around the
Thailand Apparel Category Winners, Phanteera wowed judges with design Europa’s Embrace, draws inspiration from Greek mythology - specifically the tale of Europa and the white bull.