Ethiopian designer Ruth Girmay was awarded the title of ‘Most Commendable Designer’ at The Real Leather. Stay Different. African Talent Leather Design showcase in December.
Want to gift something artisan this Christmas? Look no further than our round-up of the best leather gifts, from the brands that put sustainability first.
Think small is where RLSD takes a look at some of the companies around the world that we think are doing the right thing with leather. This is a greenwashing free zone – no matter what they produce, sustainability is at the heart of what they do.
Cate Havstad-Casad, the founder and creator of Oregon-based regenerative accessories brand Range Revolution, is someone who knows that every aspect of the supply chain is crucial when it comes to ethical leather production.
Australian bootmaker R.M. Williams may be a heritage brand that dates back to the 1930s, but its spirit is firmly focused on the future.
2023 has seen a number of shoe styles return to favour after a hiatus (we're looking at you, too, ballet flats) – but none offer more versatility than the humble Mary-Jane, which vary widely from heels and platforms to flats.
Dorcas Shoko is a 19 year old student from Harare, Zimbabwe. Having studied A-Level Art, Maths and Physics at Lomagundi College, Dorcus is looking to progress into the fashion industry. She wants to make a positive impact in the leather world, so her project
Yalew Shebabaw is the owner and general manager of Zenar leather products, based in Bahirdar, Ethiopoia. His design inspiration is drawn from a world where innovation meets tradition, where the timeless allure of pure leather converges with cutting-edge
Zeyin credits the start of their love of leather products to when he had to recommend leather bag design ideas to his mother for her small-scale leather business when he was twelve. His multi-functional design was inspired by various reading materials like
Sisay Abebe, born in Addis Abeda, Ethiopia, graduated from Addis Abeba University School of Fine Art and Design in 2008 with a first degree in Industrial Design. The Mursi Tribe, a fascinating ethnic group with a unique way of life, is the inspiration for
Rediet Simeon works in an Ethiopian leather and leather product research development as a designer. She was inspired by the title of my design 'Plastic Pollution' because plastic is everywhere and killing our planet; plastic doesn't decompose easily, it's
In the 1940’s the crop grew popular for pairing with a high waisted jean and midis, and ever since, runway designers and celebrities have made the crop top a wardrobe staple for all-season dressing.
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