Fashion

Korean artist’s swooping, twisted shop installation is the star of Milan Design Week

Korean artist Kwangho Lee has taken over Bottega Veneta's Via Sant'Andrea store in Milan with an installation created during Design Week. Titled Lightful, the work sees twisting cords of the house's signature fettucce leather, in bespoke green and black, suspended from the ceiling, coiling around the store's first-floor water feature like vines. Some are woven into basket-like forms that conceal softly glowing LEDs within.

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If you thought leather was strictly a cold-weather affair, the runways tell a different story.

Leather is having its most confident summer yet. From the catwalks of Milan and Paris to the sun-drenched terraces of Ibiza, the material that once retreated the moment temperatures rose is now starring in the warmest months of the

A conversation with designer Bell Quintão on craft, leather and building a brand with intention

Bell Quintão is not a brand built on hype. There are no seasonal surges, no trend-chasing, no mass production runs. Instead, working independently from her studio, Brazilian-born designer Bell Quintão produces small-batch, one-off leather pieces designed to

Animal print accessories are set to be everywhere in 2026 – here’s every key piece and pattern

When it comes to animal print, you’d be forgiven for thinking that leopard is the fashion set’s only chosen choice of motif - but not in 2026. In fact, while those distinctive spots are undoubtedly having a moment once again, it’s the more unexpected

A Gentleman’s Leather Gift Edit by RLSD

Leather is timeless. It grows richer with age, carries stories in every crease, and quietly whispers quality. This Christmas, choose gifts that feel personal, that last and are luxurious without needing large logos. At RLSD we love gifts that balance style

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

Think Small: OTZI

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,

The rise of leather tailoring in modern menswear: From rebellion to refinement

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

The leathers that shape my styling

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