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Leather made from salmon could be the next big thing in the world of luxury design. Susan Stone reports that salmon leather made in Germany is making a splash.
Leather made from salmon could be the next big thing in the world of luxury design. Salmon leather has a lot going for it. It’s as strong as cow leather and as exotic as snake skin. This former waste product is now being turned into shoes, clothes, furniture, and even wallpaper. Susan Stone reports that salmon leather made in Germany is making a splash.