As cowhides are a by-product of the meat and dairy industry, the very act of using leather avoids waste and is a step towards sustainability. But there is more to know than that – from regenerative farming and carbon capture to extending the life of leather goods through repair and refurbishment, you’ll find it all here as we take a look at the fashion industry, the big debates, leather alternatives from plastics to pineapples, and what we mean by slow style.
Almost half of the world’s leather hides, created by our ever-growing demand for fast-food-burgers and milkshakes, are just thrown away every year.
We reveal the truth behind the myths and misinformation about leather and its production, cattle farming and more.
Read More
Bentley Motors has become the first automotive member of Leather Naturally, a non-governmental organisation which, like us, is dedicated to promoting the use of certified, properly-sourced leather as a natural by-product.
A family business established in 1989 by Tim Bent, Bentleys is a museum of the beautiful. Like most museums, every artifact tells a story. Unlike most museums, most of the exhibits are for sale.
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.
Mike Redwood is a visiting professor at the University of Northampton and writes columns for leather and sports magazines throughout the world. Originally a leather chemist he transferred to marketing while working with British leather specialists Pittards.
While Polestar is a new company which specialises solely in electric cars, Bridge of Weir’s association with the automobile industry goes back to 1911 when, according to company legend, its founder Arthur Muirhead sat down with Henry Ford over whisky and
A family business established in 1989 by Tim Bent, Bentleys is a museum of the beautiful. Like most museums, every artifact tells a story. Unlike most museums, most of the exhibits are for sale.
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.
At RLSD, we think Walter Reginald is doing great things with leather, as far as sustainability and innovation are concerned, so we spoke to the sisters who run the company, Bianca and Natalie, to find out about the glamorous and not-so-glamorous sides of
Subscribe to our newsletter!
Stay different with our monthly roundup, which includes the latest on leather fashion and sustainable features, competition news and more.
