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. This week, Nisolo, a Nashville, US-based shoe and accessory company.
What makes your company different?
We believe great shoes should do more than look good — they should feel good to make, wear and stand behind. That’s why everything we create is: Better for people, better for the planet, better for everyday life.
Why is leather so important to you?
Leather is more sustainable than synthetic materials. Nisolo’s partner tannery has created an ecological network to ensure that there is no unnecessary waste in the process. Cheese, meat, and milk come from the cow and the subproduct is leather. The leftover hide is processed in an LWG-certified tannery which then is used to make shoes, bags, furniture and more.
What is the signature product?
Our Iconic Huarache sandals. Each pair is handwoven by skilled artisans, reflecting generations of expertise and care, and crafted using leather that meets rigorous Leather Working Group standards.
What does Nisolo say?
When you choose us, you’re not just buying a pair of shoes — you’re supporting the hands that made them and a future for fashion that we can all feel good about.
What does RLSD say?
If you want shoes and accessories with great provenance and that will last for ever, look no further.
Find out more here.
Josslyn Shi from California College of Art has been crowned Overall Winner of the Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition at a glittering final event held at the U.S. Embassy in London.
Arianna, a BA Fashion Design graduate from Kingston School of Art, recently completed her final collection. Growing up in Bermuda, Arianna was heavily influenced by the local culture alongside her Scottish heritage. Inspired by the film Alien and the life of
We were lucky enough to chat to Graeme about his now year-old business Molleé and the importance of using only the finest leather.
Mulberry will soon be heralding its 50th anniversary. Let’s look at the history of this British icon to see why it’s still at the top of its style
Earlier this month we released the first in a collection of many campaign videos that celebrate the natural, sustainable and durable nature of leather. Shot in Shanghai, let us take you behind the scenes...
