With Leather Cluster Barcelona, designers, artisans and fashion brands showcase their products made with leather

From 6 to 9 November, REC.0 Experimental Stores took place once again. Catalonia's benchmark fashion, heritage and culture event celebrated its fifteenth anniversary this year.

For the third consecutive edition, Leather Cluster Barcelona took part in REC.0 with its own space: la Pell del Rec.

In a space located at the cluster's headquarters, Adoberia Bella, la Pell del Rec gives visibility to designers, artisans and leather fashion brands, who were able to exhibit and sell their articles at the most important fashion festival in Catalonia.

During REC.0, the following members of Leather Cluster Barcelona exhibited their leather articles and accessories:

• Nquart Leather: created by the artisan Sandra Quílez, every Nquart piece reflects creativity, authenticity and a passion for detail. Each Nquart article is a unique work of art, made with care and with traditional techniques that bring out the natural beauty of the materials. Leather articles that tell stories and convey the soul of craftsmanship.
• Dosper: the leather accessories brand with a versatility that adapts to every style and occasion. From elegant everyday pieces to bold accessories, every Dosper product is created with quality leather and designed to stand out for its personality and functionality.
• LeatherHug Belts: the brand of belts handmade by Toni Gabarró, an artisan passionate about leather and about his work. LeatherHug Belts works with quality leather, combining artisanal techniques and a unique style. Every belt is designed to give personality to whoever wears it.
• Nubuckcuir Leather bags: the artisanal leather goods brand that stands out for its elegance, quality and attention to detail. At Nubuckcuir, every piece is created with top-quality leather and impeccable finishes, blending tradition and modernity in every design. Timeless accessories that combine aesthetics and functionality, designed to last and to become everyday allies.
• Puntotres: the leather accessories brand that stands out for its sustainability, functionality and elegant design. Every Puntotres piece combines quality materials with contemporary design, intended for those who value durability and responsible fashion. Versatile accessories that adapt to any style.
• Sominemi: the essence of Sominemi is based on the quality of the leather from our own tanners and on the artisanal tradition of making leather garments. They offer an exclusive product, treating every piece throughout the whole manufacturing process as something unique. Sominemi takes the craft of leather garment making to excellence.

The La Gaspar Municipal School of Art and Design in Igualada also had a prominent role at la Pell del Rec. La Gaspar exhibited in a vibrant, creative space that reflected the diversity and talent of its students. Designed as an open gallery, the space displayed a selection of unique works produced by the students Montse Díaz, Mireia Rius, Mathew Yañez and Eva Riera, students of different disciplines, from fashion and accessory design to contemporary art and experimental objects. Each piece told a story of its own, exploring concepts such as sustainability, material innovation and artisanal tradition, key values in the training provided by La Gaspar.

In addition to the designers, artisans and leather fashion brands, this edition of La Pell del Rec broadened the range of brands that work with leather to make their products and presented some new arrivals, with the incorporation of the jewellery brand Platadepalo and the perfume brand Carner. In this way the space grows with two sectors, jewellery and perfumery, that are closely related to fashion.

Platadepalo is a jewellery and accessories brand with character and authenticity. Every Platadepalo piece is unique, combining noble materials such as leather with a style that reflects adventure, freedom and a passion for craftsmanship. Timeless designs that adapt to every personality, created with the utmost care and dedication.

Carner Barcelona is the perfume brand that captures the essence of the city and the Mediterranean lifestyle in every fragrance. It creates unique, sophisticated aromas with character, intended for those seeking an authentic connection with their roots and emotions. Every perfume is an invitation to explore memories and experiences through high-quality essences, such as its perfume “Cuirs”, a fragrance that encapsulates the essence of leather in the world of haute perfumery

In addition, for REC.0 Adoberia Bella was dressed up for the occasion and decorated with visual elements and information material to champion leather as an example of the circular economy and of sustainable fashion.

As well as the la Pell del Rec space, Leather Cluster Barcelona collaborated with the Igualada Leather Museum, taking part in the REC.0 programme with various cultural activities: guided tours of Curtits Badia to learn about industrial tanning activity, the historical route Història d'Igualada, el Rec i les adoberies (987-1920) led by Miquel Vila Badia and a leather craft workshop entitled: A little mat for the mouse with designs from other times and cultures, a journey through time and through different cultures to discover the designs that decorate some of the leather pieces on display at the Museum.

Leather Cluster Barcelona is an environment of competitive cooperation for promoting cross-cutting, transformative strategic projects with the aim of driving the ecosystem of the Catalan leather sector within the framework of Shared Value policies. The cluster is an entity accredited under the Catalonia Clusters programme and is supported by Acció.