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Chrome truths

Chrome tanning:  how does it work and why is there so much confusion about it? The most widely used technique in worldwide leather production, and the most efficient, chrome tanning is used in the production of around 85% of all

Carl Friedrik – A company that puts its money where its mouth is

You know where you stand with Carl Friedrik leather. When you browse their website, on each product page you’ll see a tab titled ‘materials’. So far, so similar to many other retail websites. But click on this and you’ll find complete details of the

Napa – The Good Stuff

Invented in California, prized the world over, Napa leather is the height of luxury and

The five leather sandals every summer wardrobe needs

There’s nothing like slipping into a sandal after months of feet hibernation. A staple in every summer wardrobe, a pair of stylish sandals has the power to elevate the simplest of looks.

Pelle Pelle, the leather jacket label so good they named it twice

Reaching fame via the backs of the biggest stars of hip-hop in the 1980s, Pelle Pelle was sported by everyone from Grandmaster Flash to 2Pac. After mysteriously disappearing in 2018, could the rappers’ favourite be ready for

WORKSHOP: An introduction to digital fashion, the metaverse landscape and its link to sustainability – with IoDF and RLSD

As part of this year’s Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition, a Digital Fashion Futures workshop was held on Wednesday 15th June, and is now available to all fashion students

Our Guide to the Different Types of Leather and the Best Uses for Them

Check out our guide to the different types of leather and the best uses for them.

Helena Waker, Marja-Liisa Niinikoski and Jens Laugesen join as judges for the Nordics Student Design Competition

The inaugural Real Leather. Stay Different. Nordics Student Design Competition 2022 has announced the appointment of three leading industry figures to the judging panel for its first ever

How to wear leather in the summer

Leather might not be the fabric that springs to mind when getting dressed in the sweltering heat but that doesn’t mean you should completely ditch it during the warmer months.

Leather and the Motor Industry: Where are we now?

Most automobile companies give the option of leather interiors, which is good news for everyone interested in sustainability, durability and beauty. But more and more are targeting people who boycott animal products with ‘vegan’ alternatives. Often, this

DeMellier, the London-based leather brand that seeks to save a child’s life with every bag it sells.

The British company started by Barcelona-born Mireia Llusia-Lindh is on mission to save lives with its sustainable products.

An introduction to digital fashion, the metaverse landscape and its link to sustainability – with IoDF and RLSD

As part of this year's Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition, a Digital Fashion Futures workshop will be available to all fashion students globally on Wednesday 15th June at 12:00 BST for one