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A person with short blond hair stands at a worktable in a printmaking studio, arranging materials. Printmaking equipment and tools are visible in the background as they prepare for A New Leaf. The lighting is soft and focused on the workspace.

A New Leaf

March 11, 2026

From traditional gold tooling to contemporary printing, bookbinding is constantly being reinvigorated by a new generation of …

Five people stand behind a table displaying a black leather outfit for A Well-Heeled Foundation. One person holds a purple bag, and fabric rolls and sewing materials fill the indoor background.

A Well-Heeled Foundation

January 29, 2026

London’s Jimmy Choo Academy is laying the groundwork to put the future of UK leather craft firmly in the luxury crosshairs.

A person with curly hair, wearing a white shirt and dark waistcoat, leans over a table in a workshop, using a tool to cut or trace patterns on material—a careful process that reflects an excess strategy of precision and detail.

Excess Strategy

January 6, 2026

The Leathersellers’ Surplus Leather Project is opening the door of opportunity for the next generation of leather designers…

A middle-aged man with short white hair and a beard stands outdoors, wearing a blue blazer and white shirt, with his hands in his pockets. There is a blurred red background and some greenery to the left.

Earth-minded

December 10, 2024

How UK leather pioneers are setting global standards in sustainability.

A woman in a black polo neck stands behind a table covered with art supplies, fashion sketches, and design materials, with a wall of photos and inspiration images behind her.

The World at Their Feet

November 27, 2024

How support for leather education is offering opportunity for talented shoemakers of all ages.

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Keep Calm and Curry On

April 30, 2024

Through the art of hands on heritage J E Sedgwick & Co are helping young people find a sense of purpose.

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Fashioning History

March 23, 2024

For an inspired project at Leicester’s De Montfort University, students of “Artifacts Live” are drawing on the lessons …

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Woodlands Tannery

March 7, 2024

At a trailblazing micro-tannery in Fife, a dynamic duo is reviving the lost art of traditional Scottish tanning.

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Dream Maker

In her sleep, Frances Pinnock finds inspiration for her figurative leather sculptures.

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Carl Fox: Magic Eye

Carl Fox creates puzzle-like pieces of interior art by using offcuts from luxury leather fashion brands.