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Business Standard
6 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Could Your Design Land You an All-Expenses-Paid Trip to Taipei
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD), the global campaign driving sustainable innovation in fashion, has just announced something huge: For the first time ever, the RLSD International Student Design Competition final is hitting Taipei - Asia's buzzing epicentre of fashion, culture and cutting-edge creativity. Following fantastic events in the fashion capitals of London and Milan, RLSD has now set its sights eastward and will be landing in the heart of Taipei at the renowned AMBI SPACE ONE, Taiwan's first intelligent, fully immersive venue located in the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper. And you could be there too. Imagine this: Four exceptional finalists - category winners from Apparel, Footwear, Accessories, the People's Choice, plus the newly crowned RLSD Taiwan overall winner - will experience an all-expenses-paid trip to Taiwan. You'll present your designs live, to our influential judging panel that includes Kora Hsieh (Editor-in-Chief, Harper's BAZAAR Taiwan), Yu Lee (Taiwanese fashion influencer), Christopher Koerber (Managing Director, Hugo Boss), Adrien Roberts (International fashion education consultant) and Mike Adler (International celebrity stylist). The final and awards night will unfold over two unforgettable days (27-28 October 2025). Finalists will also get to explore Taipei's Eastern District (Xinyi District), the heartbeat of street style and boundary-pushing individuality. This vibrant neighbourhood reflects the RLSD spirit - merging traditional Taiwanese craftsmanship with futuristic, catwalk-ready innovation that sets Taipei apart. Mike Adler, Celebrity Stylist and RLSD judge, says, "Bringing RLSD to Taipei is incredibly exciting! This is a chance for young designers to shine in one of Asia's most vibrant fashion cities - well known for their unique street style of nonconformist, avant-guard looks. If you're passionate about designing a sustainable future and ready to seize a life-changing opportunity, enter now. Taipei awaits you!" Yu Lee, Taiwanese fashion influencer, added, "It's exciting to see the RLSD international finals held in Taiwan for the first time. Year after year, local designers have brought thoughtful, boundary-pushing work to the competition. This is their moment to be seen on home ground, and it's a powerful sign of the creative energy growing in this part of the world." Each finalist's winning design will feature in the prestigious RLSD Capsule Collection, touring globally at major events. Finalists will also benefit from extensive publicity linked to the competition. Enter today: The RLSD competition is open to current fashion students and graduates from 2023 or 2024. Designs must feature at least 50% cattle hide leather in Apparel, Footwear or Accessories categories. Don't miss your chance! Entries close at 11:59 pm (BST), 30 June 2025. Enter now at: Real Leather. Stay Different. is a global campaign that has reached some 750 million people and hundreds of thousands of students. It makes the case for leather (and other natural materials) and for making the best use of society's waste, particularly the hides that are the by-products of the dairy and meat industries, before looking to the petrochemical industries for manmade materials. Flexible and durable, leather is the natural alternative to fast fashion. Arts Thread is the world's leading digital platform for emerging artists & designers and a launchpad for the next generation of creative talent. Arts Thread has built relationships with over 950 creative institutions connecting to over 400,000 students in approximately 130 countries, partnering with leading brands, organisations, events, media to help launch the next generation of creative talent globally.
Fashion Value Chain
15 hours ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Could Your Design Land You an All-Expenses-Paid Trip to Taipei
Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition 2025 Heads East Entry deadline: 30 June 2025 Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD), the global campaign driving sustainable innovation in fashion, has just announced something huge: For the first time ever, the RLSD International Student Design Competition final is hitting Taipei – Asia's buzzing epicentre of fashion, culture and cutting-edge creativity. Meet the Judges RLSD 2025 Following fantastic events in the fashion capitals of London and Milan, RLSD has now set its sights eastward and will be landing in the heart of Taipei at the renowned AMBI SPACE ONE, Taiwan's first intelligent, fully immersive venue located in the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper. And you could be there too. Imagine this: Four exceptional finalists – category winners from Apparel, Footwear, Accessories, the People's Choice, plus the newly crowned RLSD Taiwan overall winner – will experience an all-expenses-paid trip to Taiwan. Youll present your designs live, to our influential judging panel that includes Kora Hsieh (Editor-in-Chief, Harper's BAZAAR Taiwan), Yu Lee (Taiwanese fashion influencer), Christopher Koerber (Managing Director, Hugo Boss), Adrien Roberts (International fashion education consultant) and Mike Adler (International celebrity stylist). The final and awards night will unfold over two unforgettable days (27-28 October 2025). Finalists will also get to explore Taipei's Eastern District (Xinyi District), the heartbeat of street style and boundary-pushing individuality. This vibrant neighbourhood reflects the RLSD spirit – merging traditional Taiwanese craftsmanship with futuristic, catwalk-ready innovation that sets Taipei apart. Mike Adler, Celebrity Stylist and RLSD judge, says, 'Bringing RLSD to Taipei is incredibly exciting! This is a chance for young designers to shine in one of Asias most vibrant fashion cities – well known for their unique street style of nonconformist, avant-guard looks. If you're passionate about designing a sustainable future and ready to seize a life-changing opportunity, enter now. Taipei awaits you!' Yu Lee, Taiwanese fashion influencer, added, 'It's exciting to see the RLSD international finals held in Taiwan for the first time. Year after year, local designers have brought thoughtful, boundary-pushing work to the competition. This is their moment to be seen on home ground, and it's a powerful sign of the creative energy growing in this part of the world.' Each finalist's winning design will feature in the prestigious RLSD Capsule Collection, touring globally at major events. Finalists will also benefit from extensive publicity linked to the competition. Enter today: The RLSD competition is open to current fashion students and graduates from 2023 or 2024. Designs must feature at least 50% cattle hide leather in Apparel, Footwear or Accessories categories. Don't miss your chance! Entries close at 11:59 pm (BST), 30 June now at: Notes to editor About Real Leather. Stay Different. Real Leather. Stay Different. is a global campaign that has reached some 750 million people and hundreds of thousands of students. It makes the case for leather (and other natural materials) and for making the best use of society's waste, particularly the hides that are the by-products of the dairy and meat industries, before looking to the petrochemical industries for manmade materials. Flexible and durable, leather is the natural alternative to fast fashion. About Arts Thread Arts Thread is the worlds leading digital platform for emerging artists & designers and a launchpad for the next generation of creative talent. Arts Thread has built relationships with over 950 creative institutions connecting to over 400,000 students in approximately 130 countries, partnering with leading brands, organisations, events, media to help launch the next generation of creative talent globally. For further information please visit
Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Real Leather. Stay Different. Chooses Taipei to Host landmark 2025 International Final
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 30: The Leather & Hide Council of America (LHCA) has selected Taipei, Taiwan, as the host city for the landmark fifth annual Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) International Student Design Competition final, scheduled for October 27-28, 2025. Following celebrated events in London and Milan, the competition now sets its sights on Taipei, underscoring Asia's rising prominence as a global hub for innovation and fashion design. The prestigious final will be hosted at AMBI SPACE ONE, Taiwan's first intelligent, immersive venue, situated within Taipei's iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper - which is also the world's tallest green building. This exceptional location highlights the intersection of technology, creativity, and sustainability at the heart of RLSD's mission. Category winners in Apparel, Footwear, Accessories and People's Choice, alongside the RLSD Taiwan 2025 overall winner, will travel on an all-expenses-paid trip to Taipei. Finalists will present their sustainable leather creations to a distinguished panel of industry experts, including Christopher Koerber (Managing Director, Hugo Boss), Mike Adler (international celebrity stylist), Kora Hsieh (Editor-in-Chief, Harper's BAZAAR Taiwan), Adrien Roberts (International fashion education consultant) and acclaimed fashion influencer Yu Lee. Christopher Koerber, Managing Director at Hugo Boss and a longstanding supporter of RLSD, commented, "Supporting the RLSD competition continues to be deeply rewarding. Bringing the 2025 final to Taipei is especially exciting as it provides an extraordinary platform for nurturing young talent and encouraging designers to embrace sustainable natural materials like leather. This initiative is critical, promoting innovation and environmentally responsible practices that are essential for the future of fashion." Kerry Brozyna, President of the Leather & Hide Council of America, stated, "In just five short years, RLSD has evolved into a globally recognised initiative, successfully advocating for leather as a sustainable alternative to synthetic materials. Hosting the international final in Taipei marks a new chapter, highlighting our ongoing commitment to industry leadership, innovation and the importance of empowering the next generation of designers. This is just the beginning of our vision - a world where sustainable natural materials are the first choice for designers everywhere." Finalists will also benefit from extensive media exposure and the opportunity to feature their designs in the prestigious RLSD Capsule Collection, showcased globally at prominent fashion and sustainability events throughout the year. The competition remains open to current fashion students and graduates from 2023 or 2024. Designs must contain at least 50% cattle hide leather and fall into one of three categories: Apparel, Footwear, or Accessories. Entries close at 11:59 pm (BST), 30 June 2025. Full details and entry submissions: Real Leather. Stay Different. is a global campaign that has reached some 750 million people and hundreds of thousands of students. It makes the case for leather (and other natural materials) and for making the best use of society's waste, particularly the hides that are the by-products of the dairy and meat industries, before looking to the petrochemical industries for manmade materials. Flexible and durable, leather is the natural alternative to fast fashion. Arts Thread is the world's leading digital platform for emerging artists & designers and a launchpad for the next generation of creative talent. Arts Thread has built relationships with over 950 creative institutions connecting to over 400,000 students in approximately 130 countries, partnering with leading brands, organisations, events, media to help launch the next generation of creative talent globally. For further information please visit
Fashion Value Chain
5 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Real Leather. Stay Different. Chooses Taipei to Host landmark 2025 International Final
The Leather & Hide Council of America (LHCA) has selected Taipei, Taiwan, as the host city for the landmark fifth annual Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) International Student Design Competition final, scheduled for October 27-28, 2025. Meet the Judges 2025 Following celebrated events in London and Milan, the competition now sets its sights on Taipei, underscoring Asias rising prominence as a global hub for innovation and fashion design. The prestigious final will be hosted at AMBI SPACE ONE, Taiwan's first intelligent, immersive venue, situated within Taipei's iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper – which is also the world's tallest green building. This exceptional location highlights the intersection of technology, creativity, and sustainability at the heart of RLSD's mission. Category winners in Apparel, Footwear, Accessories and People's Choice, alongside the RLSD Taiwan 2025 overall winner, will travel on an all-expenses-paid trip to Taipei. Finalists will present their sustainable leather creations to a distinguished panel of industry experts, including Christopher Koerber (Managing Director, Hugo Boss), Mike Adler (international celebrity stylist), Kora Hsieh (Editor-in-Chief, Harper's BAZAAR Taiwan), Adrien Roberts (International fashion education consultant) and acclaimed fashion influencer Yu Lee. Christopher Koerber, Managing Director at Hugo Boss and a longstanding supporter of RLSD, commented, 'Supporting the RLSD competition continues to be deeply rewarding. Bringing the 2025 final to Taipei is especially exciting as it provides an extraordinary platform for nurturing young talent and encouraging designers to embrace sustainable natural materials like leather. This initiative is critical, promoting innovation and environmentally responsible practices that are essential for the future of fashion.' Kerry Brozyna, President of the Leather & Hide Council of America, stated, 'In just five short years, RLSD has evolved into a globally recognised initiative, successfully advocating for leather as a sustainable alternative to synthetic materials. Hosting the international final in Taipei marks a new chapter, highlighting our ongoing commitment to industry leadership, innovation and the importance of empowering the next generation of designers. This is just the beginning of our vision – a world where sustainable natural materials are the first choice for designers everywhere.' Finalists will also benefit from extensive media exposure and the opportunity to feature their designs in the prestigious RLSD Capsule Collection, showcased globally at prominent fashion and sustainability events throughout the year. The competition remains open to current fashion students and graduates from 2023 or 2024. Designs must contain at least 50% cattle hide leather and fall into one of three categories: Apparel, Footwear, or Accessories. Entries close at 11:59 pm (BST), 30 June 2025. Full details and entry submissions: About Real Leather. Stay Different. Real Leather. Stay Different. is a global campaign that has reached some 750 million people and hundreds of thousands of students. It makes the case for leather (and other natural materials) and for making the best use of society's waste, particularly the hides that are the by-products of the dairy and meat industries, before looking to the petrochemical industries for manmade materials. Flexible and durable, leather is the natural alternative to fast fashion. About Arts Thread Arts Thread is the worlds leading digital platform for emerging artists & designers and a launchpad for the next generation of creative talent. Arts Thread has built relationships with over 950 creative institutions connecting to over 400,000 students in approximately 130 countries, partnering with leading brands, organisations, events, media to help launch the next generation of creative talent globally. For further information please visit
CBS News
24-05-2025
- Science
- CBS News
The Gault in Central Texas is reshaping history, telling the story of the earliest humans in the Americas
On an unremarkable stretch of roadway, just north of Austin, you'll find Gault. It's an archaeological site so significant that textbooks have been rewritten and experts have challenged what they thought they knew about when the first humans came to the Americas. And it's right in our backyard. A look at the Gault's history "It's a place that has been known and used by indigenous people for tens of thousands of years, probably, back maybe 18,000 years," said archaeologist Mike Adler, PhD. Adler also chairs SMU's Anthropology department. He, too, is eager to see what is uncovered at Gault. "What did they eat? What were they doing?" Adler pondered. "People were here. And people were here very early, much earlier than we used to think. That's exciting." The earliest humans in the Americas have been called "the Clovis Culture". The findings at Gault predate even that by thousands of years. Experts haven't agreed on what to call the evidence of those even earlier humans, so right now they're described as "earlier than Clovis". And the sheer magnitude of the evidence of their existence uncovered at Gault is astonishing even to veteran scientists. "And it's not a played-out site. It's not a place that's used up," Adler added. "There's more mystery under that dirt." A man on a mission And it is a mystery that most likely would have remained buried were it not for the perseverance of UT Austin Archaeologist Dr. Mike Collins. "He had the faith," Adler explained, before adding, "the personality, and the humility of someone to say, 'You know, I'll just keep being patient. I'll keep asking, and I'll try and get this place saved.' And then to put his own resources into it? Again. Not many colleagues would do that. So, it took a unique person to save a unique site." The story of Gault and how Dr. Collins fought to save it is shared in a new independent film called "The Stones are Speaking". Former journalist turned filmmaker Olive Talley, of Dallas, wrote, directed and produced the film. "The Gault site now is what it always has been," Talley said. "It's a bucolic little pasture along Buttermilk Creek in central Texas. If you walked out there today, and I hope your viewers will someday, you will wonder, 'Really, how could this place be so extraordinary when it looks so ordinary?' And that was the question, one of the questions that drove me." The film has generated new interest in the site and in exploring how the earliest Texans-- yes, even before there was a Texas – lived and survived. "There were these persistent places that people knew, depended upon," Adler said. "They knew when they could go there, what would be available, when the deer would show up. And so, you had this predictability that humans crave. We don't like unpredictability." And that's true, he said, of humans 18,000 years ago, as well. "Absolutely," Adler insisted. "We've been the same for a long time." Part of the fascination in finding places like Gault, he said, is in the natural curiosity about how people survived. "And, you know, in some cases, they didn't. And then you want to find out what happened," he said. People traveling across country to visit the historic site After many challenges, Dr. Collins purchased the site and then donated it, so that it could be preserved for future scientists. It's now in the care of the Gault School of Archaeological Research. The site is also open for monthly tours. "A couple of months ago, we had two ladies who were visiting a friend in San Marcus, and they heard about it," Mary Condon with GSAR said. "And they were from Pacifica, California. So, people are coming from all over. And they're like, 'We had no idea.' And it is one of the most important sites in the Americas." Visitor Al Kaufman said he has always been interested in archaeology and came out with a group from Austin. "Well, I learned some things," Kaufman said. "I mean, it's fun to be on the ground and see stuff because history tells us who we are." Experts said the Gault site is significant, in part, due to the sheer magnitude of what was found. Just 3% of the site has been excavated, but scientists have uncovered more than 2.5 million artifacts. Most of those are Clovis artifacts, but some 150,000 of those have been attributed to the as-yet-unnamed culture that is older than Clovis. The excavated site has since been covered to protect it. But the good news for those who want to preserve this space is that it's all still here. Honoring Dr. Collins' legacy "I started coming out here when I was nine," Elizabeth Collins said. She's a geophysicist with an interest in archaeology. How could she not be? She's also Dr. Collins' granddaughter. "And he's just so kind and so open, and he's never talking down to you," Elizabeth shared. "He's just sharing what he knows. And he's excited about it. And that always helps bring out the excitement in other people to learn and to see all of these amazing things." Elizabeth helps lead tours of the site and said she is incredibly proud to be able to help others experience Gault. "This is the biggest part of his legacy. And I am honored to be able to be a part of it, she said as she wiped away tears. "I've seen a lot of it, and I want other people to see it too." In her film, Talley shared that part of what drove her to document the Gault story and Dr. Collins' fight to save it is that he can no longer share it for himself. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2022. "Because, for me," Talley added with her eyes filling with tears, "if we don't have people like this in our society, if we don't have people who are driven to make a difference, what do we have?" Talley's movie about the fight to save Gault is winning awards at film festivals across the country. The 85-minute director's cut is now available on Apple TV, Google Play and Amazon Video Prime. As for Gault? "It's something to be proud of for so many reasons," Adler said. "First, that it's unique, that it's in Texas, that it's so old, but also, it's a story of potential harm, potential loss, and in the end, triumph. Mike Collins got it done. And saved this place." And that, he said, is a big deal. "It's a really big deal."
