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

22/05/2026

Ready for RLSD Africa 2026, but unsure what’s required for the first round?
No finished product is needed.
What matters is a strong, well-thought concept.
Your sketches. Your thinking. Your process.
That is what gets you through the first round.
Review the full design brief here: chooserealleather.com
Submit your design concept now. Link in bio.



Did you know that around 60% of today’s clothing is made from plastic-based fibres like polyester and nylon?According to...
21/05/2026

Did you know that around 60% of today’s clothing is made from plastic-based fibres like polyester and nylon?

According to United Nations Environment Programme, every time these materials are worn or washed, they shed microplastic fibres into our waterways.
Every design choice has consequences.

By choosing natural, biodegradable materials like leather, you reduce this impact while creating products that are built to last.

Design responsibly. What we wear should not damage the world we live in.

21/05/2026

Designers, the submission window is closing.

Over the past weeks, you’ve explored ideas, refined concepts, and pushed your creativity further. Now it’s time to put your work forward.

The Real Leather. Stay Different. Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase 2026 is looking for bold concepts that reflect originality, craftsmanship, sustainability, and commercial relevance.

Submit your design concept and take your place in the journey.

Click the link in bio to enter.

20/05/2026

If your idea feels safe, it’s probably been done.
Watch as Dr. Oguda, Chairperson of the Department of Design at Machakos University, challenges designers to go beyond the familiar, explore widely, think differently, and build concepts that truly stand apart.
Originality does not come from comfort. It comes from creative discipline.

Take the next step. Submit your design today. Link in bio.



Ever wondered why the most respected sustainable brands are returning to natural materials?Because natural materials del...
19/05/2026

Ever wondered why the most respected sustainable brands are returning to natural materials?

Because natural materials deliver what sustainability demands: durability, authenticity, and reduced environmental impact.
Brands like Veja are combining leather with organic cotton, wild rubber, and plant-based fibres to create products that are both responsible and built to last.

The insight is simple: material choice defines impact.
When you integrate natural materials into your leather designs, you are not just creating something beautiful, you are shaping products that last longer, carry authenticity, and reduce environmental strain.

Bring that thinking into your submission.
Let your design reflect sustainability, conscious creativity, and real innovation.

As you finalise your design concepts for submission, ask yourself: are you designing for style, or for real-world use?Fu...
18/05/2026

As you finalise your design concepts for submission, ask yourself: are you designing for style, or for real-world use?
Functionality is not a trend. It is the foundation of every leather product built to endure daily use. From ergonomics to the durability of stitching under constant wear, practical design ensures your work is not only beautiful, but trusted, long-lasting, and valued by those who use it.



Where could your design career be in five years?On global platforms. Among industry leaders. In rooms that shape the fut...
15/05/2026

Where could your design career be in five years?
On global platforms. Among industry leaders. In rooms that shape the future of design.
It starts with one decision. RLSD Africa 2026.
Explore more at chooserealleather.com and see what this opportunity demands and delivers.
Submit your entry now. Link in bio.

Where could your design career be in five years?Recognized by industry leaders. Collaborating with top designers across ...
14/05/2026

Where could your design career be in five years?
Recognized by industry leaders. Collaborating with top designers across the world.
That journey starts with one decision, and RLSD Africa 2026 could be it.
Explore more at chooserealleather.com and see what this opportunity demands and delivers.
Take the step. Submit your entry now. Link in bio.

14/05/2026

The clock is ticking. Have you submitted your RLSD Africa 2026 design yet?

This is a final call to designers bold enough to shape the future of Africa’s leather product design, and represent the continent on the global stage in Bangkok.

Ensure that every detail in your design responds clearly to the design brief. Make your submission before 23:59 BST on 5 June 2026.

The stage is set. The spotlight is waiting. Submit your design.

13/05/2026

Refining your concept? Watch this.
Dr. Oguda, Chairperson of the Department of Design at Machakos University, shares how sustainability, when done right, elevates your design rather than limits it, and why the Real Leather. Stay Different. competition is a platform every serious designer should be part of.
Take the next step. Submit your concept today.



Can your creation communicate quality before anyone even sees your logo?Think about Timberland boots. In 1973, they intr...
12/05/2026

Can your creation communicate quality before anyone even sees your logo?

Think about Timberland boots. In 1973, they introduced their original waterproof leather boot using injection-moulding technology to bond the sole directly to the upper, creating a sealed, watertight construction that redefined durability in leather footwear. It wasn’t about hype. It was about innovation you could see, feel, and trust.
That is the power of applied innovation.

When construction, material choice, and intent are resolved, your product earns trust before branding ever enters the conversation.

So ask yourself: does your creation for RLSD Africa 2026 demonstrate that level of innovation?

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