On coming across the brand Mi Bolsa - which simply translates to ‘my bag’ in Spanish - one might assume that its roots are firmly European. In reality, the accessories line has come about thanks to a happy clash of cultures between China-born siblings
Real Leather. Stay Different. 2025 International Competition Category Winners Announced! After a judging process made gruelling by the amazingly high standard of entries, the results are now in. Find out a bit more about our four category winners and their
Announcing the 2025 Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition category winners! After a judging process made gruelling by the amazingly high standard of entries, the results are now in. The competition featured three
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you imagine sitting in a luxury car? It’s the smell of leather, isn’t it? Leather’s been linked to the motor industry since the very beginning- the very first car, built by Carl Benz in 1886, had leather
The inaugural Real Leather. Stay Different. Vietnam awards ceremony wrapped on July 9 at the stunning Mai House Saigon hotel. And it was a night to remember. More than an awards show it was the revelation of the next generation of designers, propelling them
Olive green will be THE leather shade for autumn 2025. According to British Vogue, olive green is the new black – so get that dirty martini on order, stat!
Marre Mujis questioned if the world needed another ballet pump during the development of her best-ever selling shoe, the Foundation Flat. That is testament to her thoughtful design style, even though the answer to that question proved to be a resounding
A family business established in 1989 by Tim Bent, Bentleys antique leather shop is a collection of beautiful objects reminiscent of a museum. Unlike a museum, everything is for sale, and we feature one of these objects each month. You can read more about
The Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Thailand 2025 student design competition is more than just a platform for showcasing creativity – it’s a gateway to understanding the true essence of real leather through immersive, hands-on learning
The Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) International Student Design Competition has unveiled its shortlist, With 1,483 projects submitted from around the world, this year's competition is our biggest yet.
Anna Melegh, winner of the Real Leather. Stay Different. International Design Competition Footwear Category in 2022, has made a name for herself by pushing the boundaries in footwear design. We spoke to her recently about life since her RLSD win.
The first round of judging for the 2025 Real Leather. Stay Different. Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase is now complete, marking an exciting milestone in this annual celebration of creativity and sustainable design.