Water use and leather production
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 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
Sourcing the right leather for your design can be quite intimidating when you first start crafting - so here’s a little bit of guidance.
Practical and stylish, these leather accessories will add a dose of luxury to the everyday. Guaranteed to be among the most useful accessories you will ever own, giving these style staples a leather upgrade is well worth the investment.
The annual Autumn/Winter collections are often a masterclass in the art of leatherwork, and 2022 is no different. This year, leather was reimagined in a variety of ways on the catwalk, from styling to texture – so much so that it almost felt like a love
Corporate social responsibility: what is it, and what does it have to do with leather?
With the sad passing of philanthropist, singer and actress Olivia Newton John, comes the reminder of the iconic leather jacket that her character Sandy wore in the famous Grease movie scene. From movie scenes, music memories and celebrity red carpet moments,
Good for workers, good for the planet and good for your feet. There are many ways to calculate value—this brand factors in the planet and employees as much as the consumer.
RLSD has partnered with the Institute of Digital Fashion (IoDF) to produce a virtual reality version of Gal Benjamin’s ‘Alexithymia’ so that anyone can try it on… Anywhere.
Just 24 years ago, Alla Almasuri worked in a supermarket. Now he owns a high-tech leather manufacturing company and has a revolutionary plan to move the leather industry to zero waste.
If you’ve seen the cult classic film sequel Grease 2, chances are you want to model yourself on Michelle Pfeiffer singing ‘Cool Rider’ on a motorcycle. Well, you’re in luck. The biker trend is back, so channelling your inner Stephanie has never been