Kenya’s shoe import pledge
In a bid to support the local leather industry, Kenyan President William Ruto has pledged to ban imported shoes within the next two years.
In a bid to support the local leather industry, Kenyan President William Ruto has pledged to ban imported shoes within the next two years.
There's something about woven textiles that gives an organic texture like no other – be it wicker, wool or even leather, the latter of which has been synonymous with entwined techniques for centuries.
Think small is where RLSD takes a look at some of the smaller 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.
Vitrolabs, a company that has discovered a tissue engineering process that can grow cowhide in a lab has just raised $46million in funding for production. This is undoubtedly amazing, but what problem is it solving?
Company’s brands join the Leather Working Group (LWG) aiming to lead the auto industry in responsible raw material procurement.
The Real Leather. Stay Different. African Talent Leather Design Showcase, in partnership with Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) and the Leather and Hide Council of America (L&HCA) , has announced its esteemed panel of judges for 2023. The
Following a ‘eureka moment’ at an airport, Liz van der Putten established Netherlands company Ted Louise with the aim to empower women AND improve the world with a sustainable, organised handbag.
A few years back, it looked like super sports brand Adidas was flirting with veganism after releasing ‘alternative leather’ versions of two of its classic shoe designs, the Continental 80 and the Samba. Now, it seems, they are firmly back in the leather
A leather archer’s wrist guard dating back to the 16th century has been found in mud on the Thames riverbank in London.
Weather got you blue? Don’t worry - summer is coming—in the brightest way possible! The spring/summer introduction of statement bags see designers placing bags as replacement accessories!
In partnership with Arts Thread, The Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition judges have been announced for 2023. The judges for this year’s competition include last year's overall winner- Gal Benjamin, the Managing Director
The car for the rich and famous features leather designed to appeal to every sense – even sound. Rolls-Royce claims its leather is ‘without question, the finest in the world’ and after finding out how it is created, it is hard to disagree.