Our leather suppliers take immense pride when creating their ‘signature’ leather. It truly is a beautiful and versatile product, which only the most prestigious fashion houses choose to utilise.
Their renowned tannery is located in the heart of Tuscany and masters a traditional art. Members of the highly esteemed ‘Italian Consortium of Leather Tanners’, they abide to strict standards and rigorous quality checks to ensure the production of the finest leathers in the world. Using methods that have been passed down through generations for over 200 years, their craftsmen use the long and complicated process of vegetable tanning to create our luxury leather. Combining artisan techniques with new technology, this process takes nearly forty days!
They make it their responsibility to only select premium full-grain Italian hides, and take great care in understanding the production processes behind the products. Full-grain leather is the thick top section of the cowhide and is considered the finest type. We don’t correct or alter the hides before tanning, which leaves the natural folds and marks visible, and also beneficially leaves the hide in its strongest form pre-tanning. The secret of this ‘signature’ leather lies in the use of tannins, which penetrate deep into the raw hides. The tannins used originate from the bark of chestnut trees, and help to enhance the quality, feel and longevity of the leather. Through use these leathers develop a beautiful patina, which reveals warm and natural tones. This special characteristic ensures each and every product is unique. This traditional process also allows marks and scratches to be buffed out effortlessly.
keeping it natural, no chemicals are used in the process of dying the hides. This means that the products produced are environmentally friendly, something which is very important to us. Not only this, but our tannery recovers, recycles and re-uses as many substances as possible used in the tanning process, thus producing very little waste. The tannery is as passionate about tanning hides as they are about making leather bags.
We’re so confident about the longevity and quality of these leathers that we offer a 25-year warranty on every product.