What is the L.E.D. Project?
The L.E.D. Project is the new collaborative initiative of APLF where Leather becomes the common language to connect APLF Leather Exhibitors with young, independent Designers.
The project offers designers the unique opportunity to create leather fashion goods using new leathers provided by leading tanneries. What’s more, designers will have the chance to display their prototypes in upcoming APLF Leather fairs, starting with the Dubai fair in March 2023.
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10 Leather Goods Designers, among them are Top ASEAN Leather Goods Designers and elite graduate from King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Bangkok, will partner with 10 tanneries.
Designers and exhibitors will connect with each other on the materials and design, to together curate an APLF Edition handbag combining quality leather and fine craftsmanship.
L.E.D. Project designers will enjoy commercial exposure in the APLF Leather and Fashion Access fairs.
Finished LEATHER GOODS will be displayed at APLF Dubai, the perfect platform to present your brand to the international leather goods and fashion markets.
Here comes the final matching of Exhibitor X Designer. The pairs will connect to unleash the extraordinary craftsmanship under the use of finest leather.
Collaboration Lineup
Here comes the final matching of Exhibitor X Designer. The pairs will connect to unleash the extraordinary craftsmanship under the use of finest leather.
Designers submit applications for L.E.D. Project.
Applications will be screened by L.E.D. Project Selection Committee.
Approved designers submit their leather goods designs, with leather preferences.
APLF selects a partner exhibitor or tannery for each participating designer, based on the designer’s material choices and product designs.
APLF connects designers with the chosen partner exhibitors, who then coordinate with regard to leather styles, designs, quantities, etc.
Designers produce their prototypes and display these at APLF Dubai in March 2023.
Nov 2022
L.E.D. Designers connect with exhibitors to work on the final design of APLF Edition handbag
Jan 2023
Behind-the-scenes of the L.E.D Project collaboration, featuring all designers and exhibitors
Mar 2023
L.E.D. Project exhibit at APLF Dubai
We bring leather, material and fashion businesses together: an opportunity to meet and greet face to face. We bring them from all parts of the world so that they can find fresh partners, discover new customers or suppliers and keep ahead of industry developments.
We organise a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle: sectors that are constantly in flux, so visitors and exhibitors alike need to be constantly aware both of the changes around them and those forecast for coming seasons.
