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Research exposes fashion industry’s greenwashing as recycled fabrics shed smaller, more harmful particles during washing

A groundbreaking laboratory study has found that fashion’s pivot to recycled polyester may be doing more environmental harm than good. Research published by the Changing Markets Foundation reveals that recycled polyester creates significantly more

AFRICA LEATHER AND LEATHER PRODUCTS INSTITUTE (ALLPI), IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LEATHER & HIDE COUNCIL OF AMERICA, LAUNCH THE 4TH EDITION OF THE RLSD AFRICA TALENT LEATHER DESIGN SHOWCASE 2026

NAIROBI, AFRICA | FEBRUARY 2026 The 4th Edition of the RLSD Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase has officially been launched, reaffirming Africa’s growing influence in shaping the future of responsible, design-led, and sustainable fashion. Anchored

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT: THE REAL LEATHER. STAY DIFFERENT. INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION 2026 OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES IN VIETNAM

The Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) 2026 competition has officially launched in Vietnam. Far more than just a design contest, this is an opportunity for Vietnamese talent to engage with the international fashion scene and build careers on a global

Gallop into 2026 with our Year of the Horse special selection

The Chinese Year of the Horse is here and brands across fashion and lifestyle are celebrating with limited releases, capsule collections and collectible pieces that honour strength, vitality, freedom and prosperity. Here’s our selection of the best launches

Where are they now? RLSD alumni making a mark in fashion

Where are they now? RLSD alumni making a mark in fashion The Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition has launched the careers of exceptional design talent from around the

Four trending leather boot styles we’ll be wearing all winter—from new-season wedges to the simple silhouette we’ll all be wearing

This winter’s footwear trends have finally presented something of a plot twist, after years of the chunky boot dominating our soles. In fact, we’re seeing plenty of much slimmer silhouettes going into 2026, with skin-hugging, narrow-toed shapes leading

Apatchy London is the women-led indie accessories brand using only LWG leathers

“Sustainability isn’t about following trends. It’s about asking hard questions, doing the research and making informed choices - even when the answers aren’t the obvious ones,” says Georgie Stacey, co-founder of Apatchy London - the accessories

Material magic: Roee Ben Yehuda on craft, curiosity and the language of leather

There’s a particular kind of alchemy that happens when tradition meets experimentation - when centuries-old craft techniques are reimagined through a contemporary lens, not to replace what came before, but to carry it forward. Craft-designer-artist Roee Ben

RLSD 2025 Thailand Regional Apparel Category Winner.

Thailand Apparel Category Winners, Phanteera wowed judges with design Europa’s Embrace, draws inspiration from Greek mythology - specifically the tale of Europa and the white bull.

A Gentleman’s Leather Gift Edit by RLSD

Leather is timeless. It grows richer with age, carries stories in every crease, and quietly whispers quality. This Christmas, choose gifts that feel personal, that last and are luxurious without needing large logos. At RLSD we love gifts that balance style

Wu Jo-I, Taiwan Overall Winner & Host Nation Representative

Wu Jo-I, who attends Shin Chien University in Taipei, said her work begins with the perception of a scene. She then turns observed moments into geometric and structural forms. She won the Taiwan overall title for her accessory design, Pressure Lines Between

Lusaka to Host RLSD Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase 2025 Alongside the 18th Africa Leather Value Chain Forum

The Real Leather. Stay Different. Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase 2025 (Design Exhibition: 26–28 November 2025, Runway Showcase: 28 November 2025) will be held alongside the 18th Africa Leather Value Chain Forum.