Top 75 High-End Brands and Makers of Leather Goods

LEATHER is a durable and flexible material created by tanning animal rawhide and skin, often cattle hide. It can be produced at manufacturing scales ranging from cottage industry to heavy industry.

People use leather to make various goods - including clothing (e.g., shoes, hats, jackets, skirts, trousers, and belts), bookbinding, leather wallpaper, and as a furniture covering. It is produced in a wide variety of types and styles, decorated by a wide range of techniques.

Leather Goods News, Reviews & Resources

• Californian firm touts ‘mushroom leather’ as sustainability gamechanger - "Vegan leather alternative isn’t just the hot fashion must-have - it could teach us about consumption and waste."
• Epi leather - introduced by Louis Vuitton in 1985 epi leather is dyed all the way through and has a grained texture.
• LEATHER - Wikipedia.
• LEATHER TYPES - Wikipedia.
• LEATHER & Luxury - "Magazine published in Italian and English that illustrates the complex world of leather goods in detail, turning the spotlight on the real stars of 'Made in Italy' ... 'the artisans'."
• MIPEL - launched in 1962. "The Bag Show." Milan, Italy. The world’s leading international leather-goods show: bags, luggage, sacks, wallets and the full spectrum of leather accessories.
• Morocco leather - leather, traditionally this is goatskin leather prepared for softness & decorative finish.
• Nappa leather - leather, typically dyed, made from kid-, cow-, calf-, lamb- or other skin by tanning. It is noted for its soft temper.
• Ostrich leather - leather from an ostrich.
• Patent LEATHER - leather with a high gloss and shiny finish.
• Plant or plastic? How to decode vegan leather alternatives - "From cork to pineapple to mushrooms, there are plenty of plant-based leathers available today. But many come wrapped in a layer of polyurethane."
• Saffiano leather - the leather is made is by a stamping method. Saffiano, being a textured leather, meaning that it is a treated leather made with the texture pressed on it by a machine. It gives the leather a cross-hatch finish, which is a special diagonal pattern. This calf hide leather is also finished with a wax treatment. As a result, the leather is pretty much scratch resistant, durable and easy to clean.
• THE LEATHER CONNECTION - "A Massive Leather Research & Reference Site."
• The Man Who Destroys $3000 Handbags on the Internet - "Under the handle Tanner Leatherstein, Volkan Yilmaz rips, burns and slices apart luxury goods to show how much he thinks they are really worth. One video opens with a large white leather handbag covered in the signature LV logo of Louis Vuitton."
• The vegan leather made from India’s waste flowers - "An Indian start-up has found an unusual use for the tonnes of flowers which clog the Ganges: turning them into vegan leather."
• Top Rated Leather Brands - Ranker.
• Ubrique, a picturesque village in southern Spain that manufactures leather goods for the majority of luxury brands in the world - "Ubrique is the leather goods secret supplier to the world's top designers and famous brands. Where to produce high quality leather goods handbags and wallets." International brands who make/made leather handbags and accessories in Ubrique: Dior, Louis Vuitton, Loewe, Carolina Herrera, Polène, Chloé, Gucci, Chanel, Jacquemus, Strathberry and many more.
• Would you wear leather that's grown in a lab? - "Imagine wearing leather goods that haven't been made from livestock. That's what startup Modern Meadow has created: a material it says is 'biologically similar to leather' but doesn't cost the life of a single cow."

Top 75 Best High-End Leather Goods Brands

• Akris - founded in 1922. Swiss fashion label specializing in luxury goods for women (ready-to-wear, leather accessories).
• Altan Bottier Artisans Bottiers Paris - since 1973. Men's luxury leather goods. Please note, that all our patinas are handmade to order in our Parisian workshop. Once your order is validate, the time of realisation of the patina is about 3 weeks to 1 month (except the delivery).
• Antorini - since 2011. "ANTORINI is a brand of leather goods and luxury gifts with great emphasis on top quality. It offers handcrafted luxury leather goods for men and women. Leather goods are made from first-class leather to guarantee the highest quality."
• Armani - since 1975. Italian fashion house founded by Giorgio Armani. "Discover all Giorgio Armani's wallets and small leather goods for men. Let yourself be seduced by the high-quality materials and impeccable style."
• ARTIOLI Milano - since 1912. "Great passion and striving for perfection guide the Artioli family in creating their indisputably unique footwear and leather goods."
• ASPINAL OF LONDON - since 2000. "The quintessential English leather luxury lifestyle brand." London designer, manufacturer and retailer of luxury leather goods and accessories for men and women.
• ASPREY London - "The British Standard since 1781." Established in 1781, as a purveyor of the finest British luxury goods, Asprey has become a name synonymous with unsurpassed quality, craftsmanship and design. Luxury leather goods.
• ASTON MARTIN - since 1913. Luxury leather goods for him and her, and more.
• BARROW HEPBURN & GALE - "Handmade | Luxury Goods | 1760 London, England | Every detail matters." Established in the 1700’s, Barrow Hepburn & Gale is a British company, internationally known as the manufacturer of the iconic Red Despatch Boxes; a symbol of democracy & Britain’s constitutional monarchy. The company’s history is interwoven with the history of the United Kingdom. Barrow, Hepburn & Gale’s Despatch Boxes have been used, & continue to be used, by British sovereigns, prime ministers & ministers. The Despatch Boxes carry documents that have taken the country to war, ensured peace & shaped the history of Great Britain. Working with long established heritage businesses, such as lockmakers Bramah, Barrow Hepburn & Gale is able to bring centuries of experience and expertise to the making of each of its handmade products. Did you know Barrow Hepburn & Gale made leather goods during the Great War and WW2? Supplying leather for items such as saddles, belts & cases for officers and soldiers. In fact, our war work led to the two-hundred-year-old tannery Grange being targeted during a bombing raid on London during WW2. Unique products for unique people. We make to order. A bespoke commission is made with centuries of skill, care & tradition.
• BERLUTI - since 1895. Subsidiary brand of LVMH known for its unique leather finishing. including of leather goods such as belts, bags, and wallets.
• BILL AMBERG - since 1986. "Bill Amberg Studio has existed for over 30 years, and today stands as an industry leader in bespoke leather products, interiors and furniture. Bringing together designers and artisans from the worlds of saddlery, case-making, bookbinding and other forms of fine leathercraft, the studio has a mission to explore the aesthetic and material possibilities of leather. By shopping with us, you are supporting artisanal traditions that have been practiced in Britain for centuries. Our bags and accessories are made by hand in England and produced in small quantities." Luxury leather bags, designer leather accessories, designer luggage.
• Bottega Veneta - since 1966. "Discover the world of Bottega Veneta. Discretion, quality, and unsurpassed craftsmanship - a new standard of luxury since 1966." Bottega Veneta is famous for its Intrecciato weave that has become its hallmark in place of a logo. The origins of this unique signature style come from the fact that the atelier's sewing machines couldn't deal with durable leather.
• BRUNO MAGLI - since 1936. "Classic Italian Luxury, Redefined." Italian luxury brand that specializes in shoes and leather goods for men and women. The brand has catered to loyal customers throughout its 80 year history including celebrities, royals and fashion elite and continues to evolve its heritage by reinventing luxury essentials for a new generation.
• BVLGARI - since 1884. Italian jewelry & luxury goods brand. "Charming accessories, bags, and leather goods from the master craftsmen of Bvlgari. Shop our exquisite Italian designs and splendid colors with effortless ..."
• Burberry - since 1856. British luxury fashion house. Men's & women's luxury leather goods.
• Byredo - "Byredo is a European luxury brand founded in Stockholm in 2006 by Ben Gorham, with an ambition to translate memories and emotions into products and experiences." Small leather goods.
• CARTIER - since 1847. "All leather goods." With colours, materials and cuts, Cartier explores all aspects of leather goods, staying true to its signature codes.
• Chanel - since 1909. "The Small leather goods creations of the latest Fashion collections on the CHANEL official website."
• COACH - "New York Luxury Brand Est. 1941. "We went on to define 'accessible luxury' for a generation. Beginning in North America, Coach delivered an alternative to traditional luxury. Then, we expanded beyond our home market, becoming the first American company in our category to bring international relevance to an American leather goods brand."
• CORNELIANI - since 1958. "Timeless and sophisticated details that will last forever: our wallets are cut from premium leathers to be worn all day."
• CORTER LEATHER & CLOTH - since 2007. "A two person leather goods company hand sewing on Cape Cod, Massachusetts." All leather goods are designed and handmade by maker Eric Heins with the help of his assistant Kayleena (her last name is like 9 syllables long and impossible to pronounce, but if you'd like to try send us an email!). Simple, strong materials are sourced from around the world, and metal trimmings are almost always designed in house and produced in California and Georgia. We make our products using traditional methods and tools-every stitch is done by hand, and not a single press has a power cord running to it.
• dahlman1807 - since 1807. "We have been making high quality leather goods in the heart of Copenhagen since Dahlman was founded by Master Saddle Maker Wilhelm Ludvig Dahlman in 1807. Today we are just as committed to create beautiful handcrafted products as our predecessors, celebrating old and proud traditions in a contemporary context."
• Dior - since 1946. All small leather goods.
• DUNHILL - since 1893. British luxury goods brand, specialising in ready-to-wear, custom and bespoke menswear, leather goods, and accessories. The company is based in London, where it also owns and operates a leather workshop.
• ETTINGER London - since 1934. "Founded by Gerry Ettinger over 70 years ago. We are one of the few remaining British luxury leather goods companies still manufacturing in the UK."
• FENDI - founded in 1925 as a fur and leather shop in Rome, Italy by Adele Casagrande. "Leather is an enduring staple for FENDI and we are committed to ensuring that it is sourced in the most responsible, sustainable and traceable manner. Our priority is to source our leather from tanneries who are part of the Leather Working Group, in line with the LVMH animal-based sourcing principles."
• Florence Leather Market - "The uniqueness of Italian styles with just one click." Wide variety of handcrafted, genuine-leather goods made in Italy.
• FORZIERI - since 1999. "In a world where so much is becoming monotonous, there are still places where the thrill of style discovery can be experienced."
• FranÇois-Joseph Graf Paris - since 1993. "Haute Maroquinerie - Made in France." The creativity of François-Joseph Graf, founder of his eponymous House of Fine Leather Goods, is expressed in a 17th-century mansion that is at once hushed, bustling and colourful.
• Frank Clegg Leatherworks - since 1970. "Handmade Leather Goods Crafted in America." All the products are made in my Fall River, Massachusetts workshop by a team who share the pride of these quality products. We are fortunate to be able to produce items using the finest leathers, hardware and workmanship. This has resulted in a collection that can be recognized by even the untrained eye as superb quality.
• GANZO - since 1917. Small Japanese luxury leather goods brand - "delivers the world's best finished leather products."
• Garrett Leather - since 1988. "Genuine leather is an elegant alternative to fabric and vinyl for furniture upholstery, providing superior durability and resistance to wear. Garrett Leather offers a wide variety of beautiful, Italian upholstery leather products, including semi-aniline, naked, vintage, stingray embossed, metallic, and patent leather. Garrett Leather offers additional products such as Tubular Wovens, Leather Welt Cord, Braided Welt, genuine Sheepskin, Thread, Accessories, and Wall Panels. Most items are in stock for fast delivery."
• Ghurka - "Fine Handcrafted Leather Gear Made in Norwalk, Connecticut Since 1975." Luxury Leather Goods and Accessories.
• Giorgio G - founded in 2000 by Giorgio Gucci. "Giorgio G lives the tradition of fine artisan crafts and Italian style. We make classic and modern leather goods and accessories – from handbags to foulards, from purses to pochettes."
• Giorgio Armani - since 1975. Italian fashion house which designs, manufactures, distributes & retails haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, & more.
• Greenwich - "Luxury Handmade Leather Accessories." Greenwich is about producing the cases we really want to make without the usual cost constraints imposed by large, margin-hungry retailers and brands. Shop our beautiful collection of small goods and everyday accessories, from luxury handmade wallets to sophisticated leather purses and a selection of travel accessories which includes cable tidies, passport holders and slimline wallets.
• GUCCI - founded in 1921 in Florence, Italy by Guccio Gucci. One of the world’s most successful manufacturers of high-end leather goods.
• Harber London - since 2015. "Handcrafted luxury leather goods." Handcrafted Awesome Leather Goods For Your Every Day Life. We are Harber London, and we create honest, high quality, functional products to help you carry better. Our products are designed to reflect our unique point of view, our style, make the little stuff better, and we don’t stop until we get it right. We combine incredibly high skilled crafstmanship, a touch from the heart and the finest materials available.
• HERMÈS - founded in 1837 in Paris, France by Thierry Hermès. Specializing in leather, lifestyle accessories, perfumery & luxury goods.
• House of Florence - founded by Roberto Gucci. "A fresh bud flowers on an ancient tree." Where style is at home. Each article is the result of a refined selection of high quality materials, coupled with ancient artisan tradition. The collections are realized with particular care both in the choice of the colors and in the combination of different materials.
• J.M. WESTON - French luxury company in founded 1891. "To create its collections of small and large leather goods, the brands plays with angles, straight lines and curves, the magic of structures, smooth and rough materials, as well as the pleasure of hidden details." It is renowned for its handmade shoes for men. They also produce a full line of leather goods ranging from belts and briefcases to luggage items.
• J.PRESS - since 1902. "J. Press Is for the Ivy League Faithful." Leather goods.
• JEAN ROUSSEAU PARIS: BESPOKE - "Passionate About Service. Made-in-France Savoir-Faire. Jean Rousseau, artisan of excellence since 1954." If you dream of having a handbag that matches your favorite heels, a leather watch strap in the same color as your lucky tie, or a wallet that recalls the shade of your favorite cigar, Maison Jean Rousseau will make every effort to customize an item to fulfill your specific request.
• JIMMY CHOO - since 1996. "Explore our edit of Jimmy Choo's everyday essentials. The collection of luxury small leather goods is both stylish and practical and includes pouches, purses and wallets. Complete your look with our designer belts and handbags."
• JOHN LOBB - since 1849. "John Lobb produces a wide range of accessories and leather goods that can be commissioned to suit any need or style."
• KENNETH COLE - since 1976. Men's & women's leather bags & luggage.
• Korchmar - since 1917. "Exclusive Leather Goods and More."
• LACOSTE - since 1933. Men's & women's small leather goods.
• Lagato - "The world's most exotic leathers." LAGARTO luxury wallets are made exclusively from hand-selected, top-grade exotic leathers, embodying individuality, achievement and prestige. No two luxury wallets are alike as each features its own natural, unique pattern. All of our exotic leathers are sourced responsibly, meeting and exceeding governing regulations.
• Launer London - since 1941. "Elegant handbags and accessories in the finest leather. Made in England." The Queen has been a loyal customer of the handbag brand for over 50 years - she awarded the firm the Royal Warrant in 1968 - and has four new bags made especially for her every year.
• LEDERER DE PARIS - the leading luxury leather store that has been gracing the fashion industry in Paris, London and New York since 1898. At eBay.
• Lemaire - since 1896. "The Molded Leather Accessories." LEMAIRE presents new molded leather accessories with clean and soft lines, handcrafted in the region of Cadiz in Spain. Expending on the idea of bags as objects, this new line of Molded offers five pieces that honor the singular and ancestral know-how from the town of Ubrique.
• Longchamp - French leather goods company, founded in Paris in 1948 by Jean Cassegrain. The company pioneered luxury leather-covered pipes before expanding into small leather goods. Longchamp debuted women's handbags in 1971, becoming one of France's leading leather goods makers.
• LORO PIANA - since 1924. "The pursuit of excellence has been its mission for six generations." Loro Piana operates in the industry making uncompromised quality its mission with a complete selection of ready-to-wear, accessories and gifts.
• LOUIS VUITTON - founded in 1854 in Paris, France by Louis Vuitton. One of the world's leading international fashion houses & the world's most valuable luxury brand.
• Lucrin Geneva - "Lucrin is a manufacturer of de luxe leather goods founded in Switzerland in 1994 which combines the longstanding values of the luxury goods sector with innovation and design excellence."
• Makr - since 2007. "Made in the USA." Handmade leather goods.
• MARK CROSS - since 1845. "America's First Luxury Leather Goods Brand."
• MARTIN DINGMAN - since 1990. "Leathergoods for Life."
• Maxwell Scott - "Founded in 2002 by Yorkshireman and entrepreneur, William Scott Forshaw, the vision for Maxwell-Scott has always remained the same - to create leather heirlooms to pass down from generation to generation. We believe that luxury is intrinsically aligned with quality." He has developed loyal connections with factories and tanneries within the most prestigious leather powerhouse in the world - Italy. Leather here is a way of life. It is iconic for preserving traditional artisan methods and there is an honesty to the Italians’ leather craft that is entirely unrivaled. A testament to their durability, quality and craftsmanship, all of our bags and accessories boast a 25 year warranty.
• MCM | MODE CREATION MUNICH - "Luxury Leather Goods." German brand of leather products founded in 1976 in Munich, Germany.
• MONTBLANC - since 1906. "Enter the realm of Montblanc's impeccable leather pieces created by the finest-skilled craftsmen and discover the unique beauty of our leather goods."
• MULBERRY - fashion company founded in England in 1971. "Our small men's and women's leather goods are designed for every style and sensibility. Explore purses, wallets, zip around purses and slim card holders."
• Nappa Dori - since 2010. "Finest quality genuine leather Products. Hand-crafted by Traditional Artisans." Every handcrafted piece of Nappa Dori accessories or luggage is an expression of fine individuality. Embellishments adorn materials in subtle sophistication, carefully balanced to make a distinct statement.
• Oroton - since 1938. Australia's oldest luxury fashion company. The company's main product category is leather bags for women and men. The company sells other products such as eyewear, accessories and small leather goods.
• PICKETT LONDON - since 1988. "Luxury Leather Goods | Handmade in England." Pickett is renowned for luxury leather goods and personalised accessories that are handmade in England. Luxury leather accessories. Handmade leather goods. Representing the unique character of English artisanal luxury, since 1988.
• Pineider - "Artisanal leather goods for work and travel | Pineider Firenze 1774 | Pineider takes care of our essence, unique and unrepeatable." In the timeless style of the finest Florentine leathers, our artisans leave the fingerprints of the human personality. Discover the rich family of Pineider’s accessories for work and travel, a combination of modernity and tradition, where the oldest production techniques in the field of handmade leather are put at the service of design, functionality and innovation.
• PolÈne - "Founded in 2016 by three siblings, the French House of Polène creates leather goods that combine minimalism and creative expression in order to offer unique and signature shapes achieved through excellent craftsmanship." In the Paris studio, the leather goods are designed in a refined and timeless style with a distinctly creative touch. The perceived suppleness and light-weight look of the models is only possible through intricate technical development mastered by the designers. The leather, sourced exclusively from Spanish and Italian certified tanneries, is sculpted to create organic shapes, folds, draping or weaving. All production is entrusted to the craftsmen of Ubrique, a Spanish town specialized in luxury leather goods.
• Prada - since 1913. Italian luxury fashion house, specializing in ready-to-wear men's & women's leather and fashion accessories, shoes, luggage, perfumes, watches, etc.
• Roarcraft - since 2016. "Handmade Leather Goods."
• SAGE BROWN - "Luxury leather goods." Quintessentially British in character, Sage Brown is a modern family run company specialising in luxurious fine leather goods for discerning ladies and gentlemen.
• SALVATORE FERRAGAMO - Italian luxury leather goods company founded in 1927 in Florence, Italy by Salvatore Ferragamo.
• Scuola del Cuoio Firenze - "It was 1950 when Marcello Gori, together with his brother-in-law Silvano Casini, accepted the task of teaching war orphans the art of working leather and hide in what was the Novitiate of the Franciscan Friars, inside the Convent of Santa Croce. Thus, was born the Scuola del Cuoio, strongly based on the concept of love for one's neighbor and, above all, on the awareness that experience must always be shared. The successive mayors of Florence have continued to honor Scuola del Cuoio with commissions to create guest books, albums and writing pads with the coat of arms of the city displayed during official ceremonies. The Bishop’s Court, the Internal Ministry, the Italian Air Force, the Official Academy of the State Police, and famous hotels such as the Ritz in Paris and the Hassler in Rome ordered their leather goods from Scuola del Cuoio. Our reputation, the quality of our products and the customization that we make available to our customers also allowed prestigious partnerships with companies from all over the world. Among the others, IWV Schaffhasuen, Mazda, American Express, RAI Radio Televisione Italiana, General Electric, TetraPack, FIAT, Philip Morris." Via San Giuseppe 5R, 50122 Firenze, Italia.
• Shinola - since 2012. "Leather Goods Made To Last A Lifetime Or Two." Real leather goods online for men and women. Leather goods and accessories, designed and developed in our Detroit studio.
• SMYTHSON OF BOND STREET - since 1887. "Over 125 Years of British Luxury Leather Goods."
• STANDARD LEATHER CO. - "Founded in Southern California Standard Leather Co. emerged from the essential need to create. Focused on top-quality products made with premium leather and the strongest hardware; Standard Leather Co. is the result of the endless pursuit of handmade perfection."
• Stefano Ricci - since 1972. "Refined small leather goods for men made in Italy by STEFANO RICCI: travel bags, wallets and pouches, for true connoisseurs who love superior accessories."
• Stow - "STOW brings a fresh perspective on luxury leather travel accessories. Established in 2013, our products are designed in England and hand-crafted in Spain by artisans using only the finest materials available."
• Strathberry - since 2013. "Discover our full Collection of Totes, Crossbody bags, Shoulder bags, Clutches and Mini bags. All Strathberry styles are beautifully handcrafted in Spain by the finest artisans, and can take up to 20 hours to make. Architectural simplicity and elegant lines are complemented by the iconic Strathberry bar closure, which makes every bag distinctive and instantly recognisable."
• SWAINE London - since 1750. "The Swaine leather collection for men incorporates new designs as well as iconic pieces handpicked from our archives. All are handcrafted by our artisans using only the highest quality bridle leather, calf leather, suede and luxury lining materials."
• TANNER KROLLE - "A tradition of craftsmanship in leather since 1856." Britain's iconic luxury brand best known for it's craftsmanship, innovative designs and the exquisite materials used to create the finest luggage.
• The Bridge - "Firenze 1969." We have been mixing tradition with innovation preserving the handcrafted nature of each product as much as possible. Makers of handbags and accessories featuring a highly characterised style, where the value of ‘Made in Italy,’ contained in the typically Florentine workmanship.
• TIFFANY & CO. - since 1837. Luxury Leather Goods." Tiffany & Co. leather goods are distinguished by seamless construction and impeccable craftsmanship. From expertly crafted leather goods to iconic sterling silver key rings, Tiffany women’s accessories are covetable essentials that perfectly combine luxury and function. Our leather bags and accessories define casual luxury at its best. From sleek handbags to functional wallets and organizers, these elevated essentials are crafted in sumptuous Italian leather to last a lifetime.
• Tod's - Made in Italy since 1920. "Italian Flair. Enter the world of Tod's and discover the excellence of quality and craftsmanship Made in Italy, expressed in the unique style of shoes, bags and accessories."
• Tony Perotti Italy - "Since 1970, Tony Perotti Italy has produced superior quality; handcrafted classic leather creations that combine fashion and modern functions. Tony Perotti is an Italian designer committed to offer exceptional quality and functionality in each item."
• Troubadour - since 2011. "London-based modern brand specializing in designing and creating superior handcrafted leather goods."
• TUSCANY LEATHER FIRENZE - since 2004. "Italian leather bags and accessories. Made in Italy."
• Versace - since 1978. Men's & women's small leather accessories.