Cate Havstad-Casad, the founder and creator of Oregon-based regenerative accessories brand Range Revolution, is someone who knows that every aspect of the supply chain is crucial when it comes to ethical leather production.
Australian bootmaker R.M. Williams may be a heritage brand that dates back to the 1930s, but its spirit is firmly focused on the future.
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
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
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
What’s worse than throwing away clothes you’ve only worn a few times? How about dumping ones that haven’t even been sold?
In a bid to support the local leather industry, Kenyan President William Ruto has pledged to ban imported shoes within the next two years.
Braydan and Misty Shaw own and run Burns 1876, 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 a
Vitrolabs, a company that has discovered a tissue engineering process that can grow cowhide in a lab has just raised $46million in funding for production. This is undoubtedly amazing, but what problem is it solving?
Company’s brands join the Leather Working Group (LWG) aiming to lead the auto industry in responsible raw material procurement.
Following a ‘eureka moment’ at an airport, Liz van der Putten established Netherlands company Ted Louise with the aim to empower women AND improve the world with a sustainable, organised handbag.
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