The Overall Winner was Nguyen Tran Trong Nghi of Ton Duc Thang University, whose apparel entry, Champa - The Legacy, captivated judges with its craftsmanship and storytelling.
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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
Tal Zohar of Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art, Israel, has won the Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition with 'Neo-Heritage Tennis Club', a quilted leather jacket and pleated skirt inspired by the tennis
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
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
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
Tamar Elbaz, joint Overall Winner of the 2023 Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition, has just been named in Forbes Israel Magazine's prestigious 30 Under 30 Class of 2026.
As the RLSD Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase 2026 enters its judging phase, attention turns to the distinguished panel entrusted with identifying the designs that best embody this year’s competition brief. More than a collection of respected industry
MEET DESIGNER NGUYEN HA NHAT HUY – JUDGE OF RLSD VIETNAM 2026 Following the tremendous success of our previous season, RLSD Viet Nam 2026 is deeply honoured to welcome back Designer Nguyen Ha Nhat Huy as our Chief Judge. Beyond being a celebrated designer