Publish date. 17-11-2011   Number of images. 1 Category. Fashion News

Finnish reindeer skin conquers catwalk

In her opinion, catwalk reindeer suede is anything but ecological, as fashion giants use chemicals to give the fabric its luxurious feel. Ahlskog Leather meanwhile says it sticks to EU-approved chemicals and dyes. Reindeer suede is said to be both ...


Reindeer couture. Image: Laura Juslin

Full View  Reindeer couture. Image: Laura Juslin Silky soft reindeer suede is the latest craze in the world of high fashion, with brands such as Armani and Ralph Lauren featuring the material in their designs. But now an entire collection is being crafted from the hide, a cast-off from the meat processing industry....



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