Our Leather and The Leather Working Group

Our Leather and The Leather Working Group

Within our collections, we always state where the leather we use comes from. Transparency is a core part of how we work, alongside producing in Europe and keeping our supply chain as close and clear as possible. 

A key part of this is the Leather Working Group (LWG) — an international organisation that audits and certifies leather manufacturers on their environmental performance. This includes water usage, energy consumption, chemical management, and full traceability through the production process. Only tanneries that meet strict environmental standards are granted certification, and they are regularly re-evaluated. 

All leather suppliers we work with are LWG certified. This means they are independently audited and meet defined environmental criteria. For us, this creates a level of clarity in an industry that has historically been difficult to read or verify.

Transparency, however, goes beyond certification. On every product page, we openly share the names of our material suppliers. This is a conscious decision. It allows anyone to see exactly where our leather comes from — not just the country or region, but the actual tannery behind it. We believe this level of openness is important in building trust and understanding in how products are made. 

The introduction of systems like LWG has also had a broader impact on the material market. It has pushed tanneries to improve environmental performance, increased accountability across supply chains, and created a shared framework that brands and suppliers can work within. While not perfect, it has contributed to raising the baseline for how leather is produced and evaluated. 

It is also important to be transparent about the nature of the material itself. The leather we use is a by-product of the meat industry. No animals are specifically raised or killed for their hides within our supply chain. The material is part of an existing agricultural cycle, where hides are repurposed rather than discarded. 

For us, this context is essential. It doesn't simplify the material, but it does make the system more understandable. Working with leather means working with a natural material that already exists within another industry — and choosing to do so with suppliers who are willing to be transparent about their processes. 

More information about The Leather Working Group: https://www.leatherworkinggroup.com/