Leather industry

Tanning in its simplest explanation is the process of altering the raw protein structure of animal skin, preserving it from decay and turning it into leather. The good news is all Italian leather is sourced from butchers within the same area. Animals may have been harmed, but not at the cost of fashion. Leather, from a

Leather is a durable and stylish material often used to make shoes, bags, journals, and other products. However, even the highest-quality Leather can start to peel over time, ruining its appearance and reducing its lifespan. Understanding why and when leather peels are the first step to preventing or fixing the problem.

Give your treasured tools the home they deserve. As leather craftsmen ourselves, we know we are only as good as our tools and quality tools need quality care. That is why we are so excited to bring you our line of luxurious cowhide leather tool rolls. These are genuine leather tool rolls handcrafted by us. Designed to carry a heavy load, there are multiple slots for different tools to keep them organised. Cover flaps ensure the tools are separate to minimise accidental scratches. A YKK…

Closeup of tools for handmade bag in leather studio.

An exclusive selection of 30 x Sørensen Leather colours we co-created with Note Design Studio featuring an endless number of combinations.

Vogue’s Paris-based correspondent visited Chanel’s workshops around France to find out what goes in to making an exquisite runway look.

london-based designer simon hasan has crafted a series of intricate objects that merges his signature use of tanned vegetable leather with brass and glass.

Photos by Katie Hovland.

Learn all about the Horween Leather Company Chicago and join us on a company tour with Nick Horween showing us how leather is made.

Despite a recent resurgence in craftsmanship, some of the old methods are simply dying out. Tanning leather is among the oldest crafts, with the first evidence of the profession dating back several…