Leather Naturally

Leather backpacks, relaxed duffles, weekenders and Tote bags. Not forgetting the Summer 24 essential leather man bag. A beautiful range of holiday travel accessories are now in full flight - it’s almost too hard to choose right? Here’s our top 3 leather legends for travelling in style: 🧳 Loving the new reclaimed leather Cinch Top backpack from Moore & Giles Since 1933, this collection reflects their steadfast mission to find a purpose for every hide. 🧳 The 72 Hour Weekend Bag from Anya Hindmarch has so much pocket space, it packs in everything you might need and more. Made from Leather Working Group certified sustainable leather and regenerated Econyl. 🧳 And just because of their brilliant blog on ‘How to choose a men’s leather bag’ we’re spotlighting the men’s travel bag range from PRIMEHIDE - a British heritage brand that blends craftsmanship and beautiful leather. #leathernaturally #sustainableleather #SustainableFashion #FashionJourney #LeatherLove #Leather #LeatherWork #RepairReuseRepurpose #Repair #LastsForLife #ClimateChange #circularity #repairability #leathercraft #preloved #prelovedbrand #vintage #secondhand #circular #circulareconomy #circularfashion #prelovedfashion #vintagestyle #vintagefashion #plasticfree #natural #sustainability #sustainableliving #climate #climatechange

The Summer vibes are here and we’re celebrating an amazing number of new members who have recently joined Leather Naturally Welcome to: Cuero Market from Spain Muhammad Shafi Tanneries (Pvt) Ltd. ABAT GROUP Katie Kutskill KD Consulting EVAAN INTERNATIONAL Ar-Tu Kimya San. ve Tic. A.S. Al Khaznah Tannery Esbecobv Harland M. Braun & Co. The Leathersellers Afriwest General Trading LLC Want to know all the benefits of being a Leather Naturally member? Here’s why! ✅ Our website is a world class resource for educational material and the transparent promotion of leather. ✅ Your business is included on the Leather Naturally website via the member directory and VIP Leather Naturally lounge access at leather fairs. ✅All our website stories are promoted through SEO campaigns, social media, PR and presentations. ✅Membership gives you access to content that can be used and shared across your own channels. ✅We offer the combined strength of a global industry body that seeks to inspire the use of leather. ➡️ Find out more about joining here: https://lnkd.in/e6BM8hqS

Congratulations to Laura Brown newly appointed CEO at Aspinal of London Limited Aspinal of London was established in 2001 by British entrepreneur Iain Burton with a vision to create an elegant, heritage brand using the best of British craftsmanship, luxury materials, bold use of colour and contemporary design. The brand use ethically-sourced raw materials, and by using the Leather Working Group programme, leathers and suedes are produced using the most environmentally conscious methods available, including metal-free tanning. 94% of the leathers in their current collection are sourced from tanneries with the respected LWG rating or LWG members. Over the next year the brand is striving to make this 100%. We’re looking forward to this brand new chapter for Aspinal! #leather #britishleather #gentsstyle #interiorideas #giftsforhim #giftsforher #leathercraft #handstitched #londonshopping #leathernaturally #sustainableleather #styleevolution #SustainableFashion #leatherlegacy #Heritage #FashionJourney #LeatherLove #LeatherWork #RepairReuseRepurpose #Repair #LastsForLife #Fashion #ClimateChange #circularity #repairability #Sustainability #preloved #prelovedbrand #vintage #secondhand #circular #circulareconomy #circularfashion

Different materials have different benefits but labels can often be confusing. Our straightforward Labelling Guide sets out some common descriptions and explains how to interpret them. It’s our mission at Leather Naturally to promote the use of sustainable leather for the long-term good of the planet! Here’s 3 snack-able take-aways: -Leather has unique benefits when it comes to durability, resistance and touch - that no artificial alternatives offer. -‘Vegan leather’ is a misleading term. It is usually either artificial or synthetic, or one of a new variety of alternative materials, which also rely on plastics to give them stability and strength. -Synthetic or artificial materials made to look like leather are usually oil-based from fossil-fuel resources. They are usually composed of a substance made with polyester or nylon, coated with PVC or PU. https://lnkd.in/em99kNfQ #leathernaturally #sustainableleather #SustainableFashion #leatherlegacy #Heritage #FashionJourney #LeatherLove #leather #Leather #LeatherWork #RepairReuseRepurpose #Repair #LastsForLife #ClimateChange #circularity #repairability #leathercraft #Sustainability #preloved #prelovedbrand #vintage #secondhand #circular #circulareconomy #circularfashion #prelovedfashion #vintagestyle #vintagefashion #plasticfree #natural #sustainability #sustainableliving #climate #climatechange #nature #LeatherUsage

We’re thrilled to announce that Alexa Rosatti has joined the Leather Naturally Management Board! Alexa will lead the Communications Team, filling the role from departing board member Spahr Claudia. Alexa has worked as the Coordinator for Global Communications and Marketing at @JBS Couros in Brazil since 2021. She also has experience as a journalist, in press agencies and in marketing for multinational conglomerates.  Debbie Burton, Chair of the Leather Naturally Management Board said: “We are thrilled that Alexa is joining the team and thank JBS Couros for supporting her in this role. Leather Naturally exists due to the passion of its volunteer board and as we welcome Alexa, we also say farewell, and a sincere thank you to outgoing Communications lead, Claudia Spahr and TFL for her time, her dedication and her inspiration over the past six years.” #LeatherNaturally

Political change is consuming the western world right now. And no industry or consumer remains unaffected by what may change or what’s to come in the US or across Europe. But policy change is often a good or at least a reassuring development. Recent changes driven by the EU will protect consumers and the environment. We hope greenwashing has had its day. Here’s our mini breakdown of how this new legislative guidance will help us all make more informed purchase decisions. For the leather industry, this is a significant milestone. Read our own guide here about transparency in leather labelling. If it doesn’t say real leather - its not! https://lnkd.in/eBH6Yzti #greenwashing #ecofriendly #transparency #labelling #leather #environment #plasticfree

Whether you’re getting ready to travel for work or rest, adventure or relaxation, the quality of your luggage is crucial. And since early rail and aviation, travellers have chosen beautiful leather suitcases as their essential accessory. Immortalised by film and music icons over decades, ‘must have’ leather luggage collections are sprinkled with Hollywood stardust past and present. From the classic Louis Vuitton leather trunk stack to the Gucci weekender bag - we love them all! The legendary leather suitcase collector, Tim Bent, owner and founder of Bentleys Antiques London takes this passion to a whole new level. His incredible store is a love letter to luxury travel. In fact, Bentleys is an eclectic emporium that sells all types of leather travel accessories from vintage suitcases to collectible leather hat cases and hip flasks. We caught up with Tim to find out what inspired him to launch Bentleys, his love for leather travel icons and why he uses a vintage attache case as his everyday  accessory. Gucci Louis VuittonYusuf Osman #bentleys #hatbucket #vintagestyle #antiquesoflondon #hatbox #antiqueleather #britishleather #vintageshop #gentsstyle #interiorideas #giftsforhim #leathercraft #handstitched #londonshopping #vintageinterior #vintageleather #antiquesoflondon  #edwardian #edwardianstyle #leathernaturally #sustainableleather #styleevolution #SustainableFashion #leatherlegacy #Heritage #FashionJourney #LeatherLove #Leather #LeatherWork #RepairReuseRepurpose #Repair #LastsForLife #Fashion #ClimateChange #circularity #repairability #leathercraft #Sustainability #preloved #prelovedbrand #vintage #secondhand #circular #circulareconomy #circularfashion #prelovedfashion #vintagestyle #vintagefashion

Celebrating London Climate Action Week! Alongside Climate Week New York in September, these are superb calendar dates to spotlight organisations innovating, engaging with and encouraging crucial planet positive behaviour.   What are we doing at Leather Naturally? Here’s 3 reasons we are proud. 1. Repair, Re-use and Re-purpose Leather. We champion and celebrate circular trends and behaviour in fashion, furniture and leather design. We help to spotlight the growing collective of leather makers, repair experts and all organisations answering this growing consumer demand. It’s part of our annual campaign on World Leather Day. 2. Our Leather Naturally library is packed full of information helping business and consumers understand the true environmental impact of leather making. From simply understanding what synthetic is to facing the myths around methane - check out the methane facts here: https://lnkd.in/gNAGuGmd 3. Alongside partner organisations including Leather Working Group and Leather UK, we lead the world in creating and encouraging low impact and best practice across global leather making. From celebrating the pioneers in regenerative farming to the change-makers in tanning and sustainable leather supply chains.   Looking forward to hearing from these speakers and hosts this week in London! Ben Goldsmith Charlie Oxley Claire Mackenzie Angela Everitt Blue Earth Summit Kate Norgrove lucy siegle Will Hayler Reset Connect #leathernaturally #sustainableleather #styleevolution #SustainableFashion #leatherlegacy #Heritage #FashionJourney #LeatherLove #leather #Leather #LeatherWork #RepairReuseRepurpose #Repair #LastsForLife #Fashion #ClimateChange e #circularity #repairability #leathercraft #Sustainability #preloved #prelovedbrand #vintage #secondhand #circular #circulareconomy #circularfashion #prelovedfashion #vintagestyle #vintagefashion 

What’s the one question we get asked by the public worldwide? “What is synthetic leather and how does it differ from natural leather?” As we’re relentlessly on a mission to share answers that are simple and super clear - here’s a mini fact box to make for easy reading and rapid understanding! Also check out our Leather Naturally website for a more in-depth set of features and facts about synthetic or vegan leather. 🔗https://lnkd.in/etGepWSx #plasticfree #natural #sustainability #agriculture #farming #sustainableliving #climate #climatechange #nature #leathernaturally #sustainableleather #SustainableFashion #leatherlegacy #Heritage #visualstorytelling #emotionalstorytelling #leather #Leather #LeatherWork #LastsForLife #circularity #LeatherUsage #leathercraft 

When @Vogue a brand in the spotlight for sustainability - that’s got to be the best story. And right now, Mulberry England is feeling the glow! We’re loving this Summer’s ‘must have’. Pre-loved Mulberry™ leather bags are this season’s essential arm candy according to the Vogue vintage fashion experts. In 2020 the brand launched Mulberry Exchange, a circular service that allows customers to swap their bags in return for credit towards a new piece. Traded bags re-sell via the Mulberry Pre-Loved site and sales have doubled in the last 12 months - notably due to GenZ demand. From tan totes to petrol blue leather satchels - all the classic Mulberry iconic bags on the site including the Bayswater, Lilly and and Alexa. According to Mulberry’s chief marketing officer Simon Gresham Jones , archival styles including the Roxanne and Somerset have risen in popularity over the past year. Perhaps they’re capturing the imagination of a new generation, looking back with nostalgia and embracing the beauty of used leather. Rosie Wollacott Phillips Sustainable Leather Foundation Deborah Taylor, PQCI, ASLTC #leathernaturally #sustainableleather #styleevolution #SustainableFashion #leatherlegacy #Heritage #FashionJourney #LeatherLove #leather #LeatherWork #RepairReuseRepurpose #Repair #LastsForLife #Fashion #ClimateChange #circularity #repairability #leathercraft #Sustainability #preloved #prelovedbrand #vintage #secondhand #circular #circulareconomy #circularfashion #prelovedfashion #vintagestyle #vintagefashion