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African designers challenge the narrative on sustainable leather

A model poses with a design by Eddie Louis of Uganda during the 2025 RLSD Africa competition showcase in Zambia. [Courtesy]

A design competition that began as a continental experiment is now positioning Africa at the centre of a global conversation on sustainable fashion.

The Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase has opened its fourth edition, drawing in designers from across the continent.

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