A single piece of leather used in teaching may embody the blueprint for the industry's evolution. Real Talk—a program for uncovering the past, present, and future of the real leather sector—invites you to the state-of-the-art laboratories of Sichuan University.
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Tucked away in a historic five-story factory along Chicago’s North Elston Avenue, Horween Leather Company has been crafting some of the world’s finest leather since 1905.
For the first time, Real Leather. Stay Different. arrives in Vietnam—celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and the next generation of design talent. Our panel brings together talented leaders in Vietnamese leathercraft, from master shoemakers to
Since its launch in early 2025, RLSD Vietnam has made a significant impact on young fashion designers nationwide. Through a series of inspiring workshops at top universities, the competition provides hands-on experience with genuine leather— a sustainable,
Entries are now open for the Real Leather. Stay Different. Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase 2025—a premier platform for Africa’s designers to showcase their innovation in leather products design and commitment to sustainable fashion.
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
We’re about to take a Christmas break before we dive into next year’s RLSD Student Design Competitions–stand by for news on our International, China Mainland, Africa, Taiwan Region, Thailand and Vietnam launches. But before we go, here’s a review of
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
The second Real Leather. Stay Different. Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase was the hit of the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week in Addis Ababa, Kenya. The 14 finalists showed off their designs, each highlighting the versatility and sustainability of
Ruth was awarded Most Commendable Designer for the second consecutive year for her design, 'Overfishing Bag'. Her design was recently displayed at the International Real Leather. Stay Different. Award ceremony in the US Embassy, London and will also be
Bingbing Bai has a MPhil/ PhD (FT) in Art & Design from Kingston School of Art in London. She was at the RLSD International Final event at the US Embassy in London to show her winning accessory design Eternal Vitality.