World's First T-Rex Leather Handbags Expected by 2025

A partnership between VML, The Organoid Company, and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd. has announced the development of the world’s first leather made from synthetic DNA reconstructed from Tyrannosaurus rex collagen, aiming for a luxury fashion accessory launch by the end of 2025. Using fossilized T-Rex collagen as a blueprint, scientists have engineered synthetic DNA and cultivated lab-grown leather through advanced tissue engineering, creating a cruelty-free and eco-friendly alternative to traditional leather. This innovation showcases the power of cell-based technology and genome engineering, offering a high-quality material that could reduce the environmental impacts of standard leather production, such as deforestation and water pollution. The initial focus will be on luxury accessories, with plans to expand into sectors like the automotive industry after the proof of concept. Researchers highlight that this approach differs from plant-based or synthetic leathers by growing biological structures directly from cells, mirroring the properties of real leather. The project reflects a broader trend in the luxury goods market toward sustainable, bio-based materials.