Back to basics – tools you need to start leather work
Cut, stitch, finish – here’s our rundown of the tools you’ll need if you want to start crafting leather designs.
Think small is where RLSD takes a look at some of the smaller 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.
Think small: Ted Louise
What makes your company different?
Ted Louise is more than a bag for its clients. Ted Louise is a brand that empowers and identifies with its customers.
Why is leather so important to you and what other materials do you use?
We discovered a tanning method called Zeology-Leather and we are the first leather bag brand in Europe to make a complete collection with it. Zeology-Leather is real, natural leather that incorporates advanced chemistry which increases biodegradability improving its circularity. This ensures the leather in your shoe, bag, or lounge chair is not only compostable and also biodegradable. You can return it to the earth (not that you would want to!).
What is your signature product/what item best sums up your philosophy?
The Sylvie is where it all began. I designed it after being frustrated with the chaos of my handbag. There are specially designed compartments for your pens, AirPods, a hook for your keys and even a built in wallet, so you open your bag and you can see everything immediately.
What does Ted Louise say?
Ted Louise stands for an organised bag with the highest quality leather: full grain leather. The bags are elegant, daring and have a classy look with a fashion twist. It’s all in the details!
What does RLSD say?
Great design, great looks and, most importantly, great quality, sustainable leather.
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Cut, stitch, finish – here’s our rundown of the tools you’ll need if you want to start crafting leather designs.
As with all recycling and upcycling perhaps the most prominent benefit is the environmental impact reduction. Leather production is resource-intensive, involving land usage, water consumption, and the emission of greenhouse gases. By upcycling, you reduce the
Following a ‘eureka moment’ at an airport, Liz van der Putten established Netherlands company Ted Louise with the aim to empower women AND improve the world with a sustainable, organised handbag.
The results are in – this year’s International Competition’s Footwear Category Winner is the talented Anna Melegh, with her entry Haute Couture Trash. Anna will be joining the other 3 Category Winners at the live International Final event on November 2,
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