There aren’t many fashion brands that feel much more trustworthy than German accessories maker Leit & Held, which offers up every aspect of its supply chain to its customers without question.
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.
It’s officially sandal season – and as ever, there’s a handful of trending styles that are dictating what we'll be seeing on our social media feeds as the warmer weather (hopefully) continues.
Think small is where RLSD takes a look at some of the smaller 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.
Having previously worked for high fashion houses such as Chloé, Balenciaga and Paco Rabanne, it was actually the unsettling image of piled-up leather offcuts left unused by big name brands that inspired Paris-based designer Bea Recoder to launch Reco.
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
Metallics are one of those classics that never really goes away in the fashion world – but for 2023, mirror-like finishes are seriously having a moment. From distressed silvers to high-shine gold and even bold colours, these burnished leathers manage to
A few years back, it looked like super sports brand Adidas was flirting with veganism after releasing ‘alternative leather’ versions of two of its classic shoe designs, the Continental 80 and the Samba. Now, it seems, they are firmly back in the leather
A leather archer’s wrist guard dating back to the 16th century has been found in mud on the Thames riverbank in London.
Weather got you blue? Don’t worry - summer is coming—in the brightest way possible! The spring/summer introduction of statement bags see designers placing bags as replacement accessories!
Think small is where RLSD takes a look at some of the smaller 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.
In partnership with Arts Thread, The Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition judges have been announced for 2023. The judges for this year’s competition include last year's overall winner- Gal Benjamin, the Managing Director