10 Most iconic leather jacket moments in pop culture
Few garments are more enduring than the leather jacket. From 50’s greasers to Tumblr-era style icons, it’s been a uniform for musicians, bikers, and anyone looking to make a statement.
Read moreFew garments are more enduring than the leather jacket. From 50’s greasers to Tumblr-era style icons, it’s been a uniform for musicians, bikers, and anyone looking to make a statement.
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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. This week,

Once a symbol of rule-breaking and underground cool, leather is experiencing something of a menswear renaissance. But this time, it isn’t just about attitude, it’s about

When I’m styling someone for a shoot or dressing a celebrity, leather is always one of the first fabrics to catch my eye. The designers usually set the stage by choosing the leather, but my job is to make the edits—to tweak, layer and style it so it feels

Anna Melegh, winner of the Real Leather. Stay Different. International Design Competition Footwear Category in 2022, has made a name for herself by pushing the boundaries in footwear design. We spoke to her recently about life since her RLSD win.

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

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.

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

Happy Lunar New Year! New Year, new shoes … or bag or wallet. Slither into the Year of the Snake with our special selection of new year-themed leather

For the first time, the Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition is launching in Thailand. Following the success of the competitions in Asia in the China and Taiwan Regions, and internationally, we are on the hunt for the best new Thai

For the first time, the Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition is launching in Vietnam. Following the success of the competitions in Asia in the China and Taiwan Regions, and internationally, we are on the hunt for the best new Vietnamese

The Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competitions provide great opportunities for the winners. This month, our 2024 winners, and 2023 alumnus Ana Del Rio, had the chance of a lifetime. They visited one of Europe’s most respected and finest