From hide to heirloom

1. Sourcing

Every piece begins at the tannery. We work with heritage European tanneries — some operating for over a century — to source full-grain hides. Full-grain means the entire grain layer is intact, retaining the natural strength and character of the leather.

2. Cutting

Each jacket is cut by hand from a single hide to ensure consistent grain and colour. Our cutters lay patterns by eye, working around natural variations in the leather to avoid flaws and maximise strength where it matters most — at stress points like shoulders and pockets.

3. Stitching

We use bonded nylon thread and saddle-stitch our seams where possible. Saddle stitching takes longer than machine lockstitching, but it won't unravel if a single thread breaks — the stitch holds because each stitch is independent.

4. Edge Finishing

Edges are burnished by hand, not glued. Burnishing compresses the leather fibres to create a smooth, durable edge that resists wear and moisture. It's a small detail that separates a piece that lasts decades from one that frays in a year.

5. Hardware

We use solid brass hardware — zips, buckles, and rivets. Brass doesn't corrode, doesn't scratch easily, and develops a warm patina that complements the leather.

The result is a piece that doesn't just survive the years — it gets better with them.