The winners of the Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) regional competitions travelled to Bangkok for the 2026 International Final. Each of them earned their place through creativity, craftsmanship and a fresh approach to leather design.
The Award Ceremony was held at to the famous Jim Thompson House. It featured the RLSD 2026 fashion show, with every finalist’s design on the runway, and climaxed with the announcement of the International Overall Winner. The evening ended with an after party with DJ Perry
Other highlights of the trip included a visit to Interhides PCL for a behind-the-scenes look at how leather is made and a nighttime tuk tuk tour of the city.
Making it to Bangkok was a huge achievement. Congratulations to every regional winner, we can’t wait to see what you create next.
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