Innovative leather collaboration empowers designers
London-based platform 1 Granary has teamed up with Ecco Leather to provide emerging designers with access to advanced leather workshops in the Netherlands.
Beginning this autumn, designers such as Knwls, Johanna Parv, Duran Lantink, and Charlie Constantinou will collaborate closely with Ecco’s in-house research and design teams to explore innovative techniques in leather production. The resulting pieces from this partnership are set to be unveiled in March 2025.
Panos Mytaros, CEO of Ecco, described the collaboration as a groundbreaking initiative, noting it “fosters an environment that stimulates creativity in designers, bringing out the best in each individual.” The programme aims to push the boundaries of material innovation, supporting the next generation of designers as they learn directly from experts in the field.
