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 your company different? Our highly skilled craftspeople…
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If you’re on the hunt for sustainable last-minute Christmas gifts, look no further. For the leather lovers out there, investing in well-made pieces that have been responsibly sourced should be a no-brainer – but unfortunately, many mainstream retailers
The Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competitions provide great opportunities for the winners. This month, our 2024 winners, and 2023 alumnus Ana Del Rio, had the chance of a lifetime. They visited one of Europe’s most respected and finest
The second Real Leather. Stay Different. Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase was the hit of the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week in Addis Ababa, Kenya. The 14 finalists showed off their designs, each highlighting the versatility and sustainability of
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’ll be featuring one of these objects each month. You can read more
Bentley Motors has become the first automotive member of Leather Naturally, a non-governmental organisation which, like us, is dedicated to promoting the use of certified, properly-sourced leather as a natural by-product.
A family business established in 1989 by Tim Bent, Bentleys is a museum of the beautiful. Like most museums, every artifact tells a story. Unlike most museums, most of the exhibits are for sale.
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.
Mike Redwood is a visiting professor at the University of Northampton and writes columns for leather and sports magazines throughout the world. Originally a leather chemist he transferred to marketing while working with British leather specialists Pittards.
While Polestar is a new company which specialises solely in electric cars, Bridge of Weir’s association with the automobile industry goes back to 1911 when, according to company legend, its founder Arthur Muirhead sat down with Henry Ford over whisky and
A family business established in 1989 by Tim Bent, Bentleys is a museum of the beautiful. Like most museums, every artifact tells a story. Unlike most museums, most of the exhibits are for sale.
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.
At RLSD, we think Walter Reginald is doing great things with leather, as far as sustainability and innovation are concerned, so we spoke to the sisters who run the company, Bianca and Natalie, to find out about the glamorous and not-so-glamorous sides of
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