Real Leather. Stay Different.

Championing creativity & conscious design. Backed by the Leather & Hide Council of America through its International Industry Sustainability Program.

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Shortlist announcements are coming soon.

Shortlisted designers will be contacted directly and announced on the RLSD website.

Featured: *Deceptive Beauty* by Almog Avraham, RLSD International 2024 Apparel.

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Vintage leather on the grid.

At the F1 Grand Prix, Anya Taylor-Joy arrived in a striking vintage leather look that stood out among a sea of contemporary fashion.

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Shortlist announcements are coming soon.

Stay tuned to see if your RLSD 2026 entry has made it to the next round. Shortlisted designers will be contacted directly and announced on the RLSD website.

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People’s Choice voting is live.

Every vote helps increase visibility for emerging designers and their ideas on the RLSD platform.

Vote now: https://t.co/Z1mkhxnBAm

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Take inspiration from Roscha Dinler's award-winning footwear design.

Entries close tonight! https://t.co/4rTOQZnP6w

Roscha Dinler's 2024 Footwear Category-winning project, Patina Over Plastic.

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Some of the most important design decisions are not immediately visible.

Material selection, construction, finishing, and hardware all shape how a product performs over time.

Look beyond the surface.

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We've extended the deadline!

Following requests from students and universities around the world, we've extended the deadline to 7 July 2026.

If you've been waiting to apply, this is your moment. https://t.co/sAaZAzp8Xu

#RLSD2026 #DesignCompetition

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We've extended the deadline!

Following requests from students and universities around the world, we've extended the deadline to 7 July 2026.
Submit your designs to the Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition.

https://t.co/rPseL2GN6Z

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*Dynamic Objects* by Amit Yanai was shortlisted in the Apparel category for RLSD International 2025.

Inspired by movement, disruption and material transformation through sculptural leather construction and asymmetrical silhouette development.

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World Rainforest Day.

Every material has a source. What we protect shapes what we create.

#RLSD2026 #WorldRainforestDay

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Your work deserves to be seen. Enter RLSD 2026 today.

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Past RLSD shortlisted entries continue to show how leather can be explored through structure, silhouette and material experimentation.

*Abstract Depleted Terrain* by Omer Carmeli transforms leather into sculptural form through craftsmanship and controlled construction. #RLSD2026

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Ready to stand out? Enter RLSD 2026 and showcase your ideas to the world.

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Leather is made to be repaired.

Care and restoration can extend a product’s life, preserve structure and keep materials in use for longer.

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Don’t miss out. Get your work seen. Enter RLSD 2026 today.

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World Environment Day highlights the importance of durability, repairability, and long-term material use in design.

#WorldEnvironmentDay #RLSD2026 #ChooseRealLeather

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Bangkok 2026 is calling your name. This is your last chance to enter one of the world's leading design competitions. Click here to apply today https://t.co/ymLlXT2HKd

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Luke Evans at the Met Gala 2026 in a full leather look by Palomo Spain.

Inspired by the bold, graphic sensuality of Tom of Finland, the look used leather to shape and control the silhouette.

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On International Day for Biological Diversity, design choices matter.

Material selection shapes how resources are used and how ecosystems are impacted over time.

Using existing resources can help reduce pressure on biodiversity.

#Biodiversity #DesignThinking

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RLSD on campus in Mainland China.

Strong student engagement, thoughtful questions and early ideas already forming.

More university sessions continuing through April.

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