Competitions

Deadline: 2026-06-26

Now celebrating its fourth year, the International Real Leather. Stay Different. Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase is now part of the global fashion calendar - and an essential springboard for those wanting to make their mark in the fashion industry.  

Deadline: 2026-03-31

Now celebrating its sixth year, the International Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition is now part of the global fashion calendar - and an essential springboard for those wanting to make their mark in the fashion industry.   

Deadline: 2026-06-16

The Real Leather.  Stay Different. China Mainland Student Design Competition is now in its seventh consecutive year, having expanded its reach to 29 institutions across 24 cities.  Award winners have progressed to pursue advanced studies internationally or secured positions at leading domestic companies, reflecting the competition's role in launching promising design careers.

Deadline: 2026-06-30

Now celebrating its sixth year, the International Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition is now part of the global fashion calendar - and an essential springboard for those wanting to make their mark in the fashion industry.  

Deadline: 2026-04-30

Taiwan Regional Student Design Competition 2026 Now celebrating its seventh year, the International Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition is now part of the global fashion calendar – and an essential springboard for those wanting to make their mark in the fashion industry. The Taiwan Regional competition is open to all students studying in […]

Deadline: 2026-05-31

RLSD Thailand is an opportunity for young Thai designers to push their creativity, discover their true potential and take their first steps toward the international stage. As the program enters its exciting second year, it is strengthened by the support of Thailand’s fashion community, leading tanneries, industry experts and craft professionals

Deadline: 2026-04-26

Vietnam Regional Student Design Competition 2026 This year marks our second competition in Vietnam. Following the incredible success of RLSD Vietnam 2025, which saw over student entries, we are confident that RLSD will be the premier platform for young designers to showcase their creativity and launch their careers into the global fashion market.  Each year […]

Deadline: 2025-06-08

Now celebrating its third year in Africa and fifth year globally, the Real Leather. Stay Different. Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase is a transformative platform that promotes leather as the material of choice for a sustainable future.

Deadline: 2025-06-21

We are delighted for the fifth year to host the China Mainland Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition 2025, a search for the best of China Mainland’s new designers and for those who want to promote slow style and a more sustainable future for fashion both in China and around the world.

Competition Closed

To encourage thinking about our planet’s future and to combat this waste, our RLSD judges challenge upcoming designers worldwide to create an original, innovative, and visually stunning design, in one of three categories of apparel, accessories or footwear made from real cattle leather for this year's International Student Design Competition.

Deadline: 2025-05-17

We are delighted to host the Taiwan Real Leather for the sixth year. Stay Different. Student Design Competition 2025, is a search for the best of Taiwan's new designers and for those who want to promote slow style and a more sustainable future for fashion both in Taiwan and around the world.

Deadline: 2025-06-16

This year marks an exciting milestone as the Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition debuts in Thailand, inviting local talent to join a global mission— to design beautiful and sustainable clothing that challenges the fast fashion cycle and celebrates individual style. 

Deadline: 2025-05-06

This year marks an exciting milestone as the Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition debuts in Vietnam, inviting local talent to join a global mission— All share a mission – to design beautiful and sustainable clothing that challenges the fast fashion cycle and puts individual style back on the agenda!