Dorcas Shoko is a 19 year old student from Harare, Zimbabwe. Having studied A-Level Art, Maths and Physics at Lomagundi College, Dorcus is looking to progress into the fashion industry. She wants to make a positive impact in the leather world, so her project
Yalew Shebabaw is the owner and general manager of Zenar leather products, based in Bahirdar, Ethiopoia. His design inspiration is drawn from a world where innovation meets tradition, where the timeless allure of pure leather converges with cutting-edge
Zeyin credits the start of their love of leather products to when he had to recommend leather bag design ideas to his mother for her small-scale leather business when he was twelve. His multi-functional design was inspired by various reading materials like
Sisay Abebe, born in Addis Abeda, Ethiopia, graduated from Addis Abeba University School of Fine Art and Design in 2008 with a first degree in Industrial Design. The Mursi Tribe, a fascinating ethnic group with a unique way of life, is the inspiration for
Rediet Simeon works in an Ethiopian leather and leather product research development as a designer. She was inspired by the title of my design 'Plastic Pollution' because plastic is everywhere and killing our planet; plastic doesn't decompose easily, it's
In the 1940’s the crop grew popular for pairing with a high waisted jean and midis, and ever since, runway designers and celebrities have made the crop top a wardrobe staple for all-season dressing.
Mercy Chewetu Mukupa is the founder and creative director of Queen of Chitenge Fashion Limited in Lusaka, Zambia. The inspiration behind her design, 'Fusion of Cultures: A Sustainable Approach to Leather Jacket Design Presenting the Mwila’s Jacket,' stems
Getaneh Kifle works in a research and development centre for the leather and leather goods industry in Ethiopia as a leather goods and accessories designer. The legend of King LALIBELA, the most well-known ruler of Ethiopia, serves as inspiration for the
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
Eden Hailu works as a researcher and footwear designer in a leather product development research centre alongside owning and managing her own small business that focuses on leather product manufacturing. Drape your footwear is draws inspiration from fish
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
Ochom Eddie Louis is a costume designer and visual artist from Uganda. From an early age Ochom showed a passion for art, nurtured by the guidance of his uncle who is a skilled painter. His design was inspired by the manyatta homesteads with the aim to create