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China Mainland Design Competition Accessories Winner 2023: Liu Yongqian

Liu comes from Chengde City, Hebei Province, China. Through studies and as a member of the luggage and bag design industry, Liu aspires to break free from the basic traditional forms of bags and firmly believes that design is not just about creating beautiful exteriors but also about providing people with tools that offer convenience and comfort. Liu derived inspiration form the Daoist philosophy in ancient China, specifically drawing from Laozi's "Tao Te Ching".

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China Mainland Design Competition Footwear Winner 2023: Yejia Heng

Currently studying shoe design at Beijing Institute Fashion Technology, Yejia comes from a quaint third-tier city nestled in the heart of Sichuan, China. Yejia's design titled "PUPA" finds its inspiration in the transformative behaviors observed in the insect

From factory to landfill with nothing in between

What’s worse than throwing away clothes you’ve only worn a few times? How about dumping ones that haven’t even been sold?

Think Small: Behno

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.

Woven leather is having a major moment – here are the key pieces for 2023

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.

Sam Brown London is the British accessories brand that has stuck with tradition

There aren't many leather goods makers around like Sam Brown London, which has firmly stuck to its slow production standards from the very beginning.

White leather is a summer staple (yes, really) – here’s how to wear it

White leather has had a bit of a bad rep in the past – justice for white stilettos! – but in fact, it's a hard-working shade that can elevate an outfit in a number of ways, particularly during summer.

Paint your dragon

It’s quite a career change from designing textiles in New York to travelling the world painting Japanese tattoo-inspired designs. Gina McQuen tells us how it came about. Inspiration, it seems, comes from unexpected places.

You can’t buy heritage, but you can pass it on

Braydan and Misty Shaw own and run Burns Leather, a business dating back to the days of the wild west. And they have a mission to keep leather crafting skills alive. We had a chat about the company’s history, their love of leather and how they are mentoring

Think Small: Cuyana

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.