When grape remnants are combined with other materials, like natural fibers, the result is a grape-based leather alternative.
If you’ve ever sipped on Chardonnay or Petite Sirah, you’ll know that the wine swirling around your glass is the result of squeezing every last drop of liquid from the grapes. But what about the leftovers? Now, they can become your favorite accessory. Stella McCartney’s new S-Wave bag is among the first pieces from a luxury designer to utilize a leather made from grape skins.
According to Samantha Mureau, founder of Planet of the Grapes, a company developing and producing grape leather that does not work with Stella McCartney, the process itself is still evolving. Generally, it involves taking the solid remains of grapes left over from winemaking, grinding them to a powder, and pouring them onto a sturdy base material to dry in a month-long procedure that’s similar to paper-making.
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