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China Mainland Student Design Competition Footwear Winner 2023: Yejia Heng

Currently studying shoe design at Beijing Institute Fashion Technology, Yejia comes from a quaint third-tier city nestled in the heart of Sichuan, China. Yejia's design titled "PUPA" finds its inspiration in the transformative behaviors observed in the insect

From factory to landfill with nothing in between

What’s worse than throwing away clothes you’ve only worn a few times? How about dumping ones that haven’t even been sold?

Taiwan Overall Winner chosen after hard-fought competition

Third Student Design Competition climaxes in runway show and celebration as design ‘Gestation’ is named the best.

Kenya’s shoe import pledge

In a bid to support the local leather industry, Kenyan President William Ruto has pledged to ban imported shoes within the next two years.

Woven leather is having a major moment – here are the key pieces for 2023

There's something about woven textiles that gives an organic texture like no other – be it wicker, wool or even leather, the latter of which has been synonymous with entwined techniques for centuries.

Sam Brown London is the British accessories brand that has stuck with tradition

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 is a summer staple (yes, really) – here’s how to wear it

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.

Paint your dragon

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.

Think Small: Cuyana

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.