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Finding a use for Hermes croc skin rejects

23/07/2013

The Louisiana State University has embarked on a project to make use of locally farmed grade three crocodile skins – those rejected by the high-end fashion houses for being too poor quality. French leathergoods brand Hermes owns an alligator tannery in nearby Lafayette, The Reptile Tannery of Louisiana. Grade one and two skins are in high...

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