Nice tan – leather production’s great clean-up
From the disorder of the 19th century to today’s more sustainable tanneries...
From the disorder of the 19th century to today’s more sustainable tanneries...
Around 800bc someone realised riding was more comfortable with a seat.
We catch up with Wang Ruyan and discuss the inspiration behind her designs for the Student Design Competition.
Picture a leather tradesperson at work and what do you see? Shears slicing through expertly drawn patterns… we bet you don’t see lasers.
Obviously, leather is our number one by-product - but you might be surprised by the rest of our top five.
Read Nicola's guide on how to shop confidently for preloved leather online.
Meet Alla Advienko student at Istituto Marangoni in Milan and participant in the Italy Student Design Competition.
L&HCA President Stephen Sothmann looks at the future of leather and fast fashion. And at the 2021 Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition, which goes international following last year's success.
Milan is the Art Director at international fashion magazine Rollacoaster, designer for Wonderland and judge for the 2021 International Student Design competition.
Meet Katie Greenyer a creative mind, business leader, producer of innovative design and judge for the 2021 International Student Design competition.
Meet Mike Adler, renowned fashion stylist and judge for the 2021 International Student Design competition.
Mike Adler presents his leather love; The Restory, an on-demand service made up of a dedicated team of master craftspeople providing modern after-care for your luxury fashion items.