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A leather jacket worn by the late pop star Michael Jackson in a Pepsi advert has sold for £250,000

Originally worn by Jackson in the 1984 soft drink promo, it fetched the whopping six-figure sum at an auction by London memorabilia specialists Propstore.

Hollywood superstar Timothée Chalamet sports different leather suits at film premieres across the world

There’s no better way for a man to make a sartorial statement than with a leather suit and Wonka star Timothée Chalamet managed two different ones as the film’s premieres rolled out around the world.

Leather upcycling offers a wide array of environmental, economic and aesthetic benefits. Here’s a breakdown.

As with all recycling and upcycling perhaps the most prominent benefit is the environmental impact reduction. Leather production is resource-intensive, involving land usage, water consumption, and the emission of greenhouse gases. By upcycling, you reduce the

Here at Real Leather. Stay Different. we are committed to supporting and engaging in the circular economy.

The circular economy is a sustainable and innovative economic model that seeks to redefine the traditional linear model of production and consumption. Instead, it promotes a system where resources are used for as long as possible, and then recovered and

BEEN London is the innovative accessories brand using only recycled materials

Determined to shift the narrative around waste and launch a business that prioritised environmental change rather than simply making a profit, Genia Mineeva started BEEN in 2012. Today, the brand maintains its ethos whilst enjoying a global customer base.

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.

Pangea – how a rebrand lead to a rethink

In a wide-ranging talk with RLSD, Laurie Busch, automotive leather supplier Pangea’s Global Vice President of Design, discusses the company’s rebrand, and how it has helped shape its future. She also touches on how leather is having to reapply for the job

Back to nature: Bill Amberg collaborates with rewilding pioneers on new furniture range