OBRO Just Turned Leather Waste Into Luxury Material

OBRO Just Turned Leather Waste Into Luxury Material

There’s something quietly radical about a material that refuses to hide what it’s made from. OBRO, a new composite from Japanese manufacturer Sanyo Co., Ltd., takes recycled leather powder and suspends it in transparent black PVC, creating a surface that looks like stars scattered across a midnight sky. Instead of disguising its origins, the material…

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The North Face x Cecilie Bahnsen Bags Bring Couture Florals to Technical Gear

The North Face x Cecilie Bahnsen Bags Bring Couture Florals to Technical Gear

High-fashion designers partnering with technical outdoor brands used to feel like an odd mismatch, but these collaborations are becoming surprisingly common and genuinely compelling. The latest example comes from an unlikely pairing: The North Face, masters of rugged adventure gear, teaming up with Cecilie Bahnsen, the Danish designer known for romantic, sculptural womenswear that looks…

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