Wolfram Lohr is a UK-based maker that has managed to remain decidedly homegrown in its ethos while growing a steady and loyal customer base – thanks to the slow fashion focus of its eponymous founder and designer.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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
Rather than walk, you can now recline on the wild side with Bill Amberg Studio’s latest collaboration with the Knepp Estate.
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