The winners of the Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) regional competitions travelled to Bangkok for the 2026 International Final. Each of them earned their place through creativity, craftsmanship and a fresh approach to leather design.
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Daniela de Abreu, creator of the Flamboyant project, was named the competition’s Overall Winner and also took first place in the Apparel category, one of four new names launched on the national design
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With design inspirations ranging from a childhood on the tennis court to a sculptor's playground and the ancient art of Kintsugi, this year's Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) International Student Design Competition has uncovered some of the boldest
Following a final judging round held at True Digital Park, Bangkok. Kittidech Chankraithong’s collection, Rode-Mail, claimed the competition’s highest honour, taking home both the Thailand Overall Winner title and first place in the Apparel
Competition finalists have visited three of this year's leather sponsors — ISA TanTec, Simona Tanning, and Prime Asia Tannery — to gain insight into the craftsmanship and technology that go into every hide before it ever reaches a design
With design inspirations ranging from a childhood on the tennis court to a sculptor's playground and the ancient art of Kintsugi, this year's Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) International Student Design Competition has uncovered some of the boldest
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TAIPEI, May 12, 2026 – The 2026 "Real Leather. Stay Different." (RLSD) Student Design Competition in Taiwan has officially announced its shortlist, naming 20 finalists who represent the vanguard of the next
Wasin Thumrongsakunvong- Board Director and General Manager at Interhides Public Company Limited (IHL). Leading the company’s Shoe Leather Division. He is known for driving innovation in product design, high- efficiency manufacturing and the sourcing of