Identified by its narrow, rectangular shape, some might describe the East-West bag as a clutch bag with straps. The style is reminiscent of a similar 1950s silhouette, though it’s most likely the styles of the 90s and noughties that are being referenced today.
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Combining the edgy and the ethereal isn’t exactly untrodden ground when it comes to fashion. After all, it’s exactly those juxtapositions that provide tension and contrast - just look at 2023’s viral ‘wrong shoe theory’ or the simple act of pairing
The iconic Dr Martens boot has quite the history – from humble beginnings producing work boots in Northamptonshire to becoming a symbol of anti-establishTment self-expression in the 1970s.
The Real Leather. Stay Different. Vietnam Student Design Competition is underway and a crucial factor supporting young design talent is the substantial contribution from sponsors.
We first met Tamar Elbaz in Milan in 2023, just before she presented her design, WHIM, to our panel of judges. As the Apparel Category winner of the Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition, she went on to claim the joint Overall
Admittedly, leather is a fabric that is most associated with Autumn/Winter – but as a new fashion season begins, we’d be remiss not to acknowledge its versatility. As ever, an army of designers have done just that on the Spring/Summer ‘25 catwalks –
Tucked away in a historic five-story factory along Chicago’s North Elston Avenue, Horween Leather Company has been crafting some of the world’s finest leather since 1905.
In a world hyperfixated on what will be deemed the next big trend, Connor McKenzie is breaking the mould - taking items that are already available and reimagining them. Through his work under Sole Rebel, he customises sneakers with a unique, handcrafted
Think Small is where RLSD takes a look at some of the companies around the world that we think are doing the right thing with leather. This is a greenwashing free zone – no matter what they produce, sustainability is at the heart of what they do.
A family business established in 1989 by Tim Bent, Bentleys antique leather shop is a collection of beautiful objects reminiscent of a museum. Unlike a museum, everything is for sale, and we feature one of these objects each month.
Let’s be honest – ergonomic footwear has a reputation for being a little… clunky. So I’m pleasantly surprised to discover Vibae, the if-you-know-you-know shoe brand that’s all about an organic aesthetic – and ethically-sourced natural materials,
Think small is where RLSD takes a look at some of the companies around the world that we think are doing the right thing with leather. This is a greenwashing free zone – no matter what they produce, sustainability is at the heart of what they do. What makes
Last month, we took a deep-dive into the ‘big four’ global fashion houses – Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Chanel – to find out where each stands on leather sourcing, tanning and traceability. But there are a handful more powerful fashion