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.
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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
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
With collections made when inspiration hits, rather than as the seasons command, the Chrome Hearts story began in the late 80’s when founder Richard Starks spotted a gap in the market for leatherwear. 36 years later, a firm family legacy has been built and
Let’s talk about tote bags. The undisputed staple of most working women’s wardrobes, the tried-and-tested silhouette has been replaced with mini bags and crossbodies on the runways in recent years; but the ‘fashion tote’ is officially back.
In the 1940’s the crop grew popular for pairing with a high waisted jean and midis, and ever since, runway designers and celebrities have made the crop top a wardrobe staple for all-season dressing.
Reaching fame via the backs of the biggest stars of hip-hop in the 1980s, Pelle Pelle was sported by everyone from Grandmaster Flash to 2Pac. After mysteriously disappearing in 2018, could the rappers’ favourite be ready for