Launched in 2025, the debut Thailand edition of Real Leather. Stay Different. invited students from across the country to create standout apparel, accessories and footwear designs using real cattle leather – a natural material that embodies durability, beauty and sustainability.
Congratulations to the overall winner, Mr. Krittapas Santilinon, for his design OVOLO.
View the shortlist HERE
Click the below images to find out more about the finalists!
You are asked to use leather as the inspiration for a single item, either clothing, shoes, or accessories. Entries must be at least 50% cowhide leather by surface area and use natural materials wherever possible. While exceptions may be made for items such as zippers, snap fasteners, the overall design will be evaluated holistically, and a comprehensive list of materials must be provided upon submission. It is important to emphasise that natural materials should be used whenever possible. Please note that the use of fur or exotic skins is strictly prohibited. We would like your piece to capture one or more of the facets of leather, from beauty and versatility to strength and durability.
Entries should include the following elements:
Please give consideration to ease of recycling, reuse and disposal at the end of the product’s life, and also think about the practicalities of commercial production, as we are looking for designers who will start new brands, fashion movements, or style trends.
Apparel
Footwear
Accessories
Designs must be made of at least 50% leather from cow hide.
Any other materials used must be natural or organic materials, for example wood or any natural fibres.
No fur or exotic skins. Our mission is to cut waste and utilise materials that would otherwise be sent to landfill.
Designs will be judged hollistically on all materials used, these must be natural or organic where possible.
Each of the three category winners will receive a trophy, certificate and Invitation to display their work on a global stage. See all prizes at rlsd.internationaldesigncomp.com
The Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Thailand 2025 final competition took place in style on August 25, 2025, at Victor Club, Samyan Mitrtown, in an atmosphere filled with creativity, inspiration, and innovation from Thailand’s rising design talents.
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
Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) was delighted to visit Thammasat University, where we had the pleasure of engaging with students from the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts.
For the first time, the Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition is launching in Thailand. Following the success of the competitions in Asia in the China and Taiwan Regions, and internationally, we are on the hunt for the best new Thai