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From Critic to Craftsman: Tanner Leatherstein’s Next Chapter

As the social media commentator, known for deconstructing and analysing the quality of leather handbags online, joins Stow London as director of craftsmanship, he’s also taking on a bigger role in holding the industry to account.
Volkan Yilmaz, known under his social media moniker Tanner Leatherstein.
Volkan Yilmaz, known under his social media moniker Tanner Leatherstein. (Tanner Leatherstein)

Tanner Leatherstein’s next chapter is going be less about breaking down leather goods and more focused on making them.

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How Loro Piana Was Linked to Labour Exploitation

LVMH’s high-end cashmere firm cultivated unassailable luxury credentials with its commitment to quality and craft. According to Italian prosecutors, thousands of its cashmere jackets were made in illegal, Chinese-owned workshops on the outskirts of Milan.

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Haley Crawford
Haley Crawford

Haley Crawford is Marketing Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and covers the marketing and public relations industries.

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