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International Design Competition

Do you have what it takes to feature in an international fashion magazine and see your design go round the world in print and online?

In association with Rollacoaster Magazine and Arts Thread, we present the first International Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition – open to students and recent graduates world-wide.

We want you to design visually stunning apparel, accessories or footwear using 50% or more leather. The winner will win a cover shoot in Rollacoaster Magazine and be featured in the RLSD coffee table book, to help launch their career.

Our panel of expert judges is looking for brilliant, beautiful and striking design of creations that will not only last but be loved for a lifetime.

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The winner’s
design will be
professionally
made and feature
on the cover of
Rollacoaster
AW21.

OUR PARTNERS

“More than 100 billion items of clothing, worn on average just seven times, are thrown away annually, taking 10s if not hundreds of years to biodegrade.”

MEET THE JUDGES

THE FASHION STYLIST

Mike Adler, ADB Agency

“I think the future of fashion is sustainability – and it is a consumer-led movement. Big brands are being driven to be more ethical in the way they source their leather and the assets they use. And sustainable leather has also become more available to brands.”

THE ART DIRECTOR

Milan Miladinov, Rollacoaster Magazine

“Fashion is a mirror of our society. Considering everything that has happened this year, I see the future of fashion firmly moving into the digitised space, an era of infinite possibilities. The power of technology and social media will transform the whole fashion industry."

THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Katie Greenyer, Pentland Group

“Investigate and find out everything you possibly can about a career. Enter competitions, offer yourself up to work on projects and placements. Don’t be afraid to connect with people that can get your foot in the door. Have breadth in your portfolio, be passionate focussed and don’t give up.”

THE COMPETITION CHAIR

Stephen Sothman, L&HCA President

“I am proud to be part of an industry that predates that of fashion and indeed the concept of industry itself; and that leather is coming back into vogue as fashion looks to a greener, more sustainable future.”

Slow Style. Fast Fashion. Or both?

Almost half of the world’s leather hides, created by our ever-growing demand for fast-food - burgers and milkshakes, are just thrown way every year. Our student design competition puts some of this waste to use.

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Want to learn more about how using leather cuts waste, landfill and carbon? Or about its durability, versatility and timeless style? Download our educational materials.

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS