Taipei to host 2025 RLSD international final
30/05/2025
Held previously in London and Milan, the competition promotes leather as a sustainable material in fashion. The 2025 final will be staged at Ambi Space One in Taipei 101, the world’s tallest green building, underlining the event’s focus on sustainability and innovation.
Winners from regional competitions in categories including Apparel, Footwear, Accessories and People’s Choice will travel to Taiwan to present their leather designs to an international judging panel. Judges will include Hugo Boss managing director Christopher Koerber, Harper’s BAZAAR Taiwan editor-in-chief Kora Hsieh, stylist Mike Adler, fashion consultant Adrien Roberts and influencer Yu Lee.
Kerry Brozyna, president of the Leather & Hide Council of America, said: “In just five years, RLSD has become a globally recognised platform for promoting leather as a sustainable alternative to synthetics. Hosting the final in Taipei marks the next step in our mission to support innovation, leadership and the next generation of designers.”
The RLSD competition is open to current fashion students and 2023–2024 graduates. Entries must include at least 50% cattle hide leather and fall into one of the three core categories. The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2025.
Full entry details are available here
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