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September 24, 2024
Meet Lindsey Riley, Associate Dean at School of Design and Technology, University of the Arts, London
March 21, 2024
Craft A Selfmade Easter Bunny
Transform leather scraps into your own handcrafted leather Easter Bunny.
February 8, 2024
World Leather Day 2024
This year, we celebrate World Leather Day on 26 April with the theme "Repair, Reuse, Repurpose".
February 6, 2024
Breakfast Meeting – 20 March – Hong Kong – APLF 2024
Sign up for the breakfast meeting and join an active panel discussion!
January 25, 2024
Interview with Chiara Mastrotto of leather manufacturer Gruppo Mastrotto
To improve the image of leather, we must address industry’s issues with facts and transparent communication.
January 25, 2024
How to buy leather well?
Considered an ethical alternative to real leather, 'vegan leather' has questionable claims. Leather UK's guide helps in making informed choices and dispelling misinformation.
December 11, 2023
An interview with Alice Robinson & Sara Grady, Co-Founders. British Pasture Leather
British Pasture Leather's aim is to promote the growth of regenerative agricultural practices by connecting with leather materials.
November 30, 2023
Craft a selfmade leather reindeer
Transform leather scraps into your own handcrafted leather reindeer.
November 27, 2023
Christmas Makes from Leather Naturally
Transform leather scraps into your own handcrafted Christmas ornaments.
November 21, 2023
Design A Bag Competition 2024
Design-A-Bag Competition 2024 Theme: GENDERLESS From casual Unisex to extravagant today’s life: “to appear today is to exist in the eyes of the others .”
November 20, 2023
Interview with David Stothard: The Boot Repair Company
By way of example we try and repair every type of shoe and our whole mission is to stop products going into landfill.
October 26, 2023
COP28
On the occasion of the 28th edition of COP, the undersigned once again call for greater understanding and integration of natural materials, and in particular…
October 23, 2023
Which leather type falls under which price category?
There is a wide classification of leathers, but what about the price classifications?
September 11, 2023
Interview with Liam Maher & Stefano Pillepich Ecco
How they look at: what makes leather such a great material to design with and what place can leather have in fashion for the future?
September 7, 2023
Why the leather hat is so special to Frans?
The story behind Frans v.d. Heuvel's leather hat and the significance it holds for him.
August 29, 2023
Fast fashion is out of fashion – how leather is set to become part of the solution
How can we reduce our impact on the environment and actively mitigate the effects of climate change.
August 28, 2023
Regenerative Agriculture
Why is regenerative agriculture important for the leather industry?
August 25, 2023
In Conversation with Suzie Fletcher
In conversation with Suzie Fletcher, presented of The Repair Shop and Master English Saddle Maker, discussing the saddle industry, hobbies and the joy of using…
August 20, 2023
Interview With Julie Deane
Join us as we interview Julie Deane, founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company, as she talks all things entrepreneurship, inspiration, and the sustainability of leather.
July 17, 2023
HOT-SHOP 16
ECCO's annual four-day workshop designed to challenge conventional leather creation.
July 17, 2023
Cervo Volante
In spring 2017, Kadri Vunder Fontana, a chemist and experienced business woman, and Conny Thiel-Egenter, a biologist and passionate hunter, founded Cervo Volante with the…
May 22, 2023
Sustainable Leather Forum
This international symposium aims to discuss the major challenges facing the leather industry and its positioning in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility.
May 16, 2023
The Porsche commitment: How sustainable leather fits the brand’s vision
“The Volkswagen Group is taking responsibility for sustainable and transparent supply chains.
April 18, 2023
World Leather Day
Leather is a natural material and in using the hides and skins that are the by-product of the food industry, leather makes its contribution to…
February 22, 2023
Breakfast Meeting at APLF – Dubai
Sign up for the Breakfast Meeting. This year the APLF Leather Fair will be held from March 13th – 15th 2023 in the World Trade…
February 22, 2023
Building Trust With Consumers
Building trust with consumers and understanding what they want to know.
February 17, 2023
The Story behind the Glove
How one baseball glove came to represent its owners teenage years.
January 17, 2023
Leather UK Launches Swing Tag Initiative
A ‘Leather for Life’ tag will be available to all UK leather and leathergoods manufacturers.
November 30, 2022
How Leather Was Life Changing for Deni
Leather was life-changing for Deni: it makes you visible, seen, heard and respected.
November 30, 2022
Marai: Our Products Tell a Story…
“More than a new line of bags: Our products tell a story.”
November 10, 2022
COP27 Our Materials Affect Our Climate
The International Leather Industry calls on COP27 to recognize the role that natural materials such as leather, have in addressing the challenges of climate change.
November 10, 2022
Textile Exchange Adopting The Term Leather
In the November news - The Textile Exchange has released the definition of "leather".
November 3, 2022
Real Leather. Stay Different. Crowns Winner
Leather and Hide Council of America partners with the African Leather and Leather Products Institute to launch Real Leather. Stay Different. African Talent Leather Design…
October 27, 2022
Ownever
Read the point of view of OWNEVER's CEO Eliana Barros. She shares with us their stand for ethical production using leather design as a canvas…
October 11, 2022
Interview: Helen Kirkum
Working with discarded sneakers you get a variety of leathers, suedes, and synthetics to work with, which can be difficult as everything has different thicknesses…
October 10, 2022
Meet-the-first-female-leather-professor
Meet the first female leather professor Prof. Dr. Eser Eke Bayramoglu.
October 5, 2022
Modest Vintage Player
Modest vintage player is crafting beautiful and practical sports & recreation goods from fine leathers.
October 3, 2022
Real Leather. Stay Different
Leather and Hide Council of America partners with the African Leather and Leather Products Institute to launch Real Leather. Stay Different. African Talent Leather Design…
September 5, 2022
Gärsnäs
Gärsnäs is a brand that has been around for 127 years and still manages to bring innovation to the table.
July 21, 2022
VOLTA ATELIER
When you speak about VOLTA ATELIER: sustainability, social justice, refugees, social vulnerability, leather scraps, leather handbags, NGO are the incredible mix of words that come…
June 17, 2022
Duke + Dexter Leather Sneakers – Built For The Stroll
Besides the handmade shoes Duke & Dexter has a customisation service 10F1. Make your shoes personal.
June 6, 2022
In Practice – Leather as a Part of a Circular Economy
How a local partnership transformed waste into beautiful and long-lasting product.
June 6, 2022
The Chicago Leather School
I have made over 10,000 pairs of shoes for customers since 1974
April 28, 2022
Slow Fashion Challenge for International Design Competition
The Real Leather. Stay Different search for new design talent is now on.
March 10, 2022
The Difference Between Synthetic and Real Leather
Real leather (leather) is a by-product of the meat industry. It is a natural, renewable material up-cycled from the hides and skins that would otherwise…
February 17, 2022
BMW Group Joins Leather Working Group – For Responsible and Sustainable Leather Sourcing
Leather Working Group has announced that BMW has become the second car manufacturer worldwide to join.
January 28, 2022
What’s Different About Leather for Automotive?
The leather seat in your car is not the same as your leather shoe , One4Leather explains why not…
January 28, 2022
Portugal Legislates for Leather
Country puts protection from misleading terminology in place
December 24, 2021
Leather and the Custom Car Interior
One4Leather on the benefits of leather in achieving the custom finish of your dreams.
December 20, 2021
Regenerative Leather: When Recycle Becomes Renew and Restore
Steve Sothmann of Real Leather, Stay Different looks at the advantages of brands investing in regenerative leather.
December 14, 2021
PUMA: No Time For Waste
PUMA pilots testing for a biodegradable RE:SUEDE version of its most iconic sneaker.
November 30, 2021
Anya Hindmarch Launches Return to Nature Collection
Challenged by the idea of a zero-waste future, and looking to nature for inspiration, Return To Nature is the result of two years of research…
November 29, 2021
Leather Offers Lifetime Performance for Your Car Seats
The way we use our cars is changing - leather should be along for the ride.
November 19, 2021
Get Access to METCHA Forward, a Trend Report to Inspire and Inform
METCHA’s new initiative compiles leather-oriented trends for the near future covering all major industry areas of concern in an exclusive report.
November 10, 2021
PALAPA
PALAPA takes its name from the Spanish word referred to a shelter roof made of dried palm leaves. The most common place to see a…
November 10, 2021
ECCO Debuts Innovative Bags and Accessories Concept
ECCO Leather Goods is a new bags and accessories concept that includes pieces made with the DriTan technology, which reduces water consumption.
October 28, 2021
COP26-Our-Materials-Impact-Our-Climate
The leather industry calls on COP26 to prioritise natural materials.
October 27, 2021
The Truth About Leather in Cars
It’s time to tackle the misinformation that’s out there about the use of leather in cars
October 26, 2021
Il Bisonte
Why are the bags & accessories of Il Bisonte so revolutionary? Read the remarkable story of this artisan company situated in the heart of Florence.
October 5, 2021
Nike’s Jordan Brand Retro Collection Demonstrates the Versatility of Leather
Nike has released a preview of the Jordan brand Holiday 21 collection and it’s everything you want.
September 23, 2021
Daniel Essa
Daniel Essa had to leave Syria and became a refugee. He went to France, built up his own sneaker brand and is now selling his…
September 22, 2021
Bentley Becomes First Automotive Member of Leather Working Group
Bentley leads the way for responsible leather use in the automotive supply chain
August 12, 2021
Debunking The Methane Myth
A new animation from Meat & Livestock Australia presents a clear explanation of the carbon cycle.
July 27, 2021
Sneakerhead Dreams
Nicola Davies searches out the best sneaker customisers in London
July 19, 2021
Sotheby’s Auction Iconic Track Shoes
As the Olympics open on 23rd July 2021, so does bidding on a pair of rare prototype Nike track shoes.
July 8, 2021
Leather UK Launches Online Showcase
An online magazine that will inspire and inform about the exciting leather makers and creators working in the UK today.
July 7, 2021
Coach Forever
Coach is a brand long associated with premium leather and now its Upwoven bags are an exciting concept on the journey to zero waste.
June 28, 2021
We Need to Stop the Waste
The Leather and Hide Council of America has published a powerful fact sheet that makes clear the waste impact of letting hides go to waste
June 28, 2021
Are Animals Killed for Leather?
No, hides come from animals raised for food. This accounts for 99% of the world’s leather.
June 22, 2021
What is vegan leather?
Vegan leather (sic) does not exist. It is a marketing term used to describe materials, (or leather imitations) that are often plastic or derived from…
June 22, 2021
Waste not, want not – Habits of previous generations can shape our future
Outdoor brands have been adopting a repair and reuse mindset for some years- now that luxury brands are taking notice has it gone mainstream?
May 31, 2021
Bonded Leather – What You Need to Know About Bonded Leather
Bonded leather (also called "reconstituted leather") is a material made with leather fibers and binders.
May 11, 2021
Why We All Want Hiking Boots Now
It’s accessible, enjoyable and great exercise – so make sure you’re kitted out for walking with the right boots for the job
May 6, 2021
Interview: Brave Soles
Founded in 2017 by Christal Earle, we are focused on creating fashion with upcycled materials and ethical, small scale production. Our handcrafted shoes have up-cycled…
April 26, 2021
Interview: Eva Barbara Bongard & Vesile Yilmaz
Vesile Yilmaz is a traditional Ebru artist from Turkey, based in Wisconsin. Vesile describes Ebru as an art that is mesmerizing, meditative and meaningful that…
April 20, 2021
Use It or Lose It: The UK Leather Specialists Turning Waste into Worth
By Stephen Sothmann, Real Leather. Stay Different - a campaign to promote the sustainable qualities of leather and champion slow style over fast fashion.
April 15, 2021
Interview: WaiWai
Thoughtful jewelry and home decor pieces carefully handcrafted exclusively from leather scraps.
April 12, 2021
Interview: Greyder L A B
Two years ago, the shoe brand GREYDER L A B was founded to make the world a little better with a product that almost everyone…
April 8, 2021
Billy Tannery
Billy Tannery has partnered with Savernake Knives to create beautiful knife handles from leather waste.
March 30, 2021
Interview: Lederhaus
Lederhaus is an online leather goods retailer. Their products are expertly crafted by a master artisan in Toronto, Canada.
March 25, 2021
Is Leather Sustainable?
Yes! If sustainable means converting materials that would be otherwise thrown away to make the products we use to live, keeping things for a long…
March 18, 2021
Is Leather Environmentally Friendly?
The simple answer is ‘yes’. Leather is a highly versatile, widely used material and there are a number of elements in its manufacture that contribute…
March 11, 2021
Interview Lake Cycling
Lake Cycling is renowned for the fit and performance of its cycling shoes. Leather Naturally caught up with them to learn more about two new…
March 4, 2021
Interview: Our Choice Fashion
Filip and Marcus wanted to create something truly circular, something recyclable and biodegradable as well as 100% plastic free.
February 24, 2021
The Boot Institute
This is a story of two modern independent women, who share the same vision and came together to make their dream come true.
February 17, 2021
Leather Goods Repair Is a Smart and Sustainable Approach to Luxury
Company The Cobbler has taken this line since the beginning - we asked them about their history and why leather is important to them.
February 17, 2021
What Is Leather Made of and Where Does It Come From?
Leather is made from the hides of animals, treated and finished to create a durable product suitable for a huge range of uses.
February 16, 2021
Promote Your Leather Course. Increase Your Knowledge about Leather. Leather Naturally Can Help
Leather Naturally invites all companies, (small & large) to promote their leather courses, online or in person
February 11, 2021
Tricker’s – Traditional English Footwear, Made to Last
A family - owned business since 1829, Tricker’s footwear is recognised around the world for its quality and quintessentially English style.
February 2, 2021
Classic Designs in Leather Endure
Launched in 1955, the Chanel 2.55 bag with its signature quilted leather, went on to become an iconic style and one of the most recognisable…
January 11, 2021
A Guide to Buying Vintage Leather
Well made leather lasts a long time and unlike most man-made, or synthetic materials it gets better with age, acquiring a depth of patina and…
November 29, 2020
Gen-Z Will Accelerate Millennial Trends
Gen-Z doesn’t regard luxury in terms of brands, but unique items that express individuality.
November 17, 2020
What Is the Future of Leather?
Listen to creative and founder of Bill Amberg Studio, Bill Amberg speak on the subject.
November 17, 2020
Jeff Hamilton – The first ever licensee for Guess Jeans for Men
Jeff jumped from denim to leather, his passion
November 9, 2020
Buy Less, Buy Better, Buy Leather
Berlin Department store to sell only pre-owned goods
November 5, 2020
Leather and Motorcycles Are Extensions of Each Other
Passionate about motorcycles and their synergy with leather.
October 13, 2020
3 Reasons Why Louis Vuitton Uses Leather
Cristal clear why Vuitton uses leather. Read the 3 reasons of CEO - Michael Burke
September 14, 2020
The European Commission Is Being Called On to Regulate the Use of the Term Leather
’The European Commission is being called on to regulate the use of the term leather'. Why? Because consumers are confused.
May 4, 2020
You Are a Vegetarian and Produce Leather, Is That a Contradiction?
An interview with vegetarian Ana Maria Vasconcelos of the company Belcinto in which she explains why she sees no contradiction in using leather and looking…
March 2, 2020
The Restory
One of the most enduring of all leather qualities is its longevity, it ages beautifully and well-made products can pass from generation to generation.
February 28, 2020
Peterson & Stoop
Jelske Peterson and Jarah Stoop are the names behind the brand Peterson & Stoop - a duo that is taking a pioneering and sustainable approach…
November 16, 2019
Nobody Passes on Their T-Shirt to Their Grandchildren…
Slightly Alabama designs and manufactures limited quantity leather goods in West Village, NY. Metcha interviewed Creative Director, Dana Glaeser about making what he loves, and…