Real Leather. Stay Different. Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase 2025

26th – 28th November 2025 | Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Lusaka, Zambia
The Real Leather. Stay Different. Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase 2025 will bring together Africa’s most promising leather design talent, industry leaders and partners for three days of innovation, sustainability, and creativity.

Hosted in Lusaka, Zambia, alongside the Africa Leather Value Chain Forum (ALVCF), the event provides a continental platform for engagement, collaboration and visibility within Africa’s leather ecosystem.

Event Highlights

• RLSD Africa Exhibition (26th–28th November)
  Explore the creativity of the Top 15 Finalists through a three-day exhibition showcasing their innovative leather designs and concepts.
• RLSD Africa Fashion Show (28th November | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
  Experience the grand finale runway where the finalists’ collections take center stage before an international audience of policymakers, designers, and industry stakeholders.
  Be part of a continental celebration spotlighting Africa’s leather designers mastery and the future of sustainable fashion.