Leather Naturally writes on LinkedIn: Huge congratulations to the shortlisted winners of the Real Leather. Stay Different. student competition.
This year’s shortlisted cohort have definitely raised the bar to a whole new level and with 1,483 projects submitted from around the word, 2025 was the biggest one yet!
Judges were truly impressed with an uplift in the quality of sustainable design and innovation with designs highlighting leather’s beauty, versatility and durability.
Competition judges now face a difficult task in choosing the finalists – from reimagined classic silhouettes to totally original conceptual pieces, these young designers are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with leather.
Voting for the coveted People’s Choice Award is now open as well! Choose your favourite here. But hurry, the poll closes on August 18.