Newcastle firm creates handbag from lab-grown T-Rex leather
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Newcastle firm creates handbag from lab-grown T-Rex leather

28 May 2026 · Originally published 27 May 2026 7/10 Original headline: World's first T-Rex leather handbag engineered by Newcastle firm up for auction
Scientists in Newcastle have developed a sustainable way to create leather using reconstructed dinosaur collagen. The world's first handbag made from this material is now heading to auction in Paris, showcasing a potential future for animal-free luxury goods.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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