We first met Tamar Elbaz in Milan in 2023, just before she presented her design, WHIM, to our panel of judges. As the Apparel Category winner of the Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition, she went on to claim the joint Overall Winner title. Since then, we’ve watched her journey unfold—from competition champion…
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Admittedly, leather is a fabric that is most associated with Autumn/Winter – but as a new fashion season begins, we’d be remiss not to acknowledge its versatility. As ever, an army of designers have done just that on the Spring/Summer ‘25 catwalks –
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.
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
Think Small is where RLSD takes a look at some of the 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.
A family business established in 1989 by Tim Bent, Bentleys antique leather shop is a collection of beautiful objects reminiscent of a museum. Unlike a museum, everything is for sale, and we feature one of these objects each month.
Let’s be honest – ergonomic footwear has a reputation for being a little… clunky. So I’m pleasantly surprised to discover Vibae, the if-you-know-you-know shoe brand that’s all about an organic aesthetic – and ethically-sourced natural materials,
Think small is where RLSD takes a look at some of the 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. What makes
Last month, we took a deep-dive into the ‘big four’ global fashion houses – Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Chanel – to find out where each stands on leather sourcing, tanning and traceability. But there are a handful more powerful fashion
If ‘Scandinavian sleek’ is the aesthetic you aspire to, you’ll likely know of Flattered, the ultra-chic Stockholm-based shoe brand that has since branched out into handbags and other accessories. Known for its simple lines, soft leathers and focus on
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
We often spotlight smaller brands at RLSD – but of course, it’s the world’s oldest fashion houses that dominate the luxury leather market. So where do they each stand on sourcing, tanning and traceability?
Think Small is where RLSD takes a look at some of the 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. What makes