YaWen Zhang, from Zhoukou, Henan Province is currently studying for a Master’s degree in Fashion Design and Manufacturing at Wenzhou University. She enjoys researching social trends and consumer psychology.
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After working with leather for a while, you will come to realise the importance of details. No matter the quality of the leather, if the cutting or stitching or finishing isn’t right, you’ll end up with something shoddy.
In the thousands of years leather has been in use, there has never been a serious contender to rival it for durability. Have any of the new materials offered as alternatives come close?
Shoe and accessory brand ATP Atelier is rooted in Stockholm, but calls Italy home, too – in fact, the company describes itself as a 'love child' of the two countries.
Chrome tanning is the most widespread and versatile method while veg tanning has been around for thousands of years. Which is your favourite?
Despite vast reductions in water and chemical use, tanners are still looking for ways to make their techniques more sustainable.
It's not often that an independent fashion company establishes itself as a 'royal favourite' within just two years of launching – but that's exactly what happened when Edinburgh-based handbag brand Strathberry became a go-to on the arm of none other than
Once you’ve crafted your leather design, you may well want to give it some kind of finishing.
The tanning industry is often regarded as one with very high water consumption because historically, it has been. But great strides have been taken to change this, and still many companies are striving to do better.
The facility, in Nigeria’s largest city, will consist of a tannery, shops and a training facility—it is due to open in December this year.
“People who want to ‘buy green’ should be able to do so, confident that they aren’t being misled,” says Sarah Cardell, interim CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) which is currently investigating fashion brands including Asos and
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