A historic partnership among VML, Lab-Grown Leather Ltd., and The Organoid Company is set to transform the luxury fashion industry by introducing a groundbreaking new material: leather made entirely from Tyrannosaurus Rex DNA. This cutting-edge innovation combines creative design, genomic engineering, and advanced tissue engineering to create a cruelty-free and eco-friendly alternative to traditional leather.
The project uses reconstructed T-Rex DNA as its base, recreating the animal’s biological structure through a process that replicates the original collagen fibers found in fossilized T-Rex fossils. This approach allows for the production of authentic skin structures that closely mirror those of real leather.
Researchers at Lab-Grown Leather are using their proprietary Advanced Tissue Engineering Platform (ATEP) to integrate synthetic DNA designed by The Organoid Company into the material. The resulting product, Elemental Leather, boasts a durability and adaptability similar to traditional leather while being biodegradable and eliminating animal cruelty and ecological damage.
The luxury fashion industry is set to be a primary target for this new material, with initial applications focusing on high-end accessories and a flagship item planned for launch by the end of 2025. The potential for expansion into other industries, such as automotive and smart textiles, is significant given the growing demand for bio-based materials.
By combining ancient biology with cutting-edge biotechnology, this innovative project aims to redefine luxury manufacturing while promoting sustainable practices. As one company leader noted, “This venture showcases the power of cell-based technology to create materials that are both innovative and ethically sound.”
Source: https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/04/worlds-first-handbags-made-from-t-rex-leather-recreated-with-fossil-dna-are-coming-soon