17 October 2024
French company Authentic Material is providing a new materials stream from leathergoods waste, with backers including Chanel and Cuir Invest. By Leatherbiz.
Finished goods users include French accessories brand Polène Paris, which turned its offcuts into QILIN and made a bag from “leather pearls” threaded onto waxed cotton cording. The bag’s base and handle are covered with stitched smooth leather, reflecting the expertise of artisans in Ubrique, Spain. “They made recycling glamorous and embraced the essence of circularity,” says Ms Dumesnil.
“At Authentic Material, we don’t produce recycled leather; we recycle leather. The nuance is subtle but essential,” she concludes. “We transform leather scraps into new materials that don’t compete with traditional leather, offering an effective solution for managing leather waste.”
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