Exceptional Canadian Leather: Fashion and Footwear
A curated selection of the master leatherworkers across Canada specializing in ethical production, full-grain materials, and timeless design.
Paul Brodie
Timeless Footwear, Outerwear and Accessories.
Designed for durability and comfort, the collection includes ladies’ all-season ankle boots, slip-on boat shoes, leather knee-high boots, and accessories such as merino wool socks, backpacks, duffle bags, sling bags, and wool totes.
The Quinton men's boot is made from water-resistant leather, featuring removable insoles for orthotics, a lightweight polyurethane outsole to reduce foot fatigue, and a moisture-wicking interior liner.
La Canadienne
Shoes made for all-season city living.
Footwear, outerwear and accessories from leather bags to silk scarves. Boots built for unpredictable weather so you can stay warm, dry and ultra-fashionable through rain, snow and windy days.
Crafted in Montreal, the City Dry™ technology features waterproof Italian suede and a breathable microfiber lining and cushioned memory foam insole for comfort indoors or outside.
Hides in Hand
Handcrafted by Canadians using Buffalo Hide, Elk, Moose Hide or Deerskin Leather in Rockwood, Ontario.
Couturier and Owner, Teresa Paul creates the ‘Sabrina’ line of bright, beautiful floral embroidery, honouring her family heirloom linens by her matriarchs.
Find family moccasins & footwear, bags & accessories, gloves & mitts, hats & scarves and special edition items featuring images of West Coast Haida Art artist, Eric Parnell Jr., and Anishinabek artist from Whitefish River First Nation, Birch Island, Stephanie Bryenton.
m0851
Leather Goods Store for uncomplicated, impeccable tailoring, unexpected colours in leather, and contemporary and weather-aware fabrics.
All products are crafted with full-grain leather and premium raw materials.
m0851 designs and manufactures a wide range of handmade leather bags, accessories, jackets, and outerwear in Montreal. Founded in 1987, the brand name is the last initial and birthdate of its founder, Frédéric Mamarbachi.
Himel Brothers Leather Co.
Vintage-Inspired Jackets and Accessories.
Toronto-based maker of fine bespoke leather jackets, bags, boots and basics made from a selection of proprietary imported leathers.
From a family history in clothing manufacturing in the 1930’s, dada himel sought out the most talented, knowledgeable craftsmen to create the perfect jacket. Jackets can be made to your measurements and customizations, so your jacket can be that ‘One Good Thing’ in your wardrobe.
BRAVE Leather
Handcrafted Leather Goods Store.
Women’s and men’s collection of leather belts, bags and fashion accessories, ethically made in Toronto since 1992. Products are made from responsibly sourced leather, using a 100% vegetable-tanning process, and are designed and handcrafted by local artisans who are paid a fair living wage.
Scott Irvine graduated from University and started selling his hand-crafted leather goods on the streets of Toronto, now found in stores across fourteen countries.
Leder Haus
Premium Handcrafted Leather Goods Online Boutique.
The leather is cut, dyed, painted and polished by a master craftsman in the local workshop, using the finest full-grain Italian leather, fitted with strengthened Italian brass hardware and thick double stitching.
Partners EJ Colin and Raul Lince set out with a modern minimalist approach, creating four fully functional bags designed to work seamlessly, whether you’re at the office, at the cottage or en route.
Eleven Thirty
Fashion Accessories and Furniture store in Toronto.
Bags are designed using Italian leather, treated with oils and waxes to keep them weather-resistant.
Find One-of-a-kind dresses, unique pieces, furniture, all made in the Toronto studio, alongside Toronto designers, Bully Boy lingerie, and Minnow Bathers swimwear.
Opelle
Aesthetically refined Handmade leather handbags and purses made by hand, from butter-soft natural leathers hand-chosen and hand-cut, produced in small batches.
Amy Malcolm and her small team in Toronto create timeless classics and refined staples along with new styles and colours released twice yearly. Pieces are created ethically and exclusively from top-grain leather sourced from tanneries in Italy, Spain and Germany using low-impact tanning processes.
Daveed
Briefcases and soft, structured luxury bags are built with premium cuts of leather, strong stitching, long-lasting zips, and a 3-year warranty.
Joseph Erlich was orphaned at age 8 in 1925, surviving WW11, he emigrated to Canada, became a master craftsman and eventually started his own leather business. After nearly 50 years and a successful career selling to Canada’s top retailers, his factory closed with the rise of mass outsourcing to China. In 2016, Andrew Erlich Dale embarked on his own journey to honour his grandfather’s dream.
Monte & Coe
Luxury Luggage and Travel Essentials.
A slow-fashion brand of vegetable-tanned leather goods complemented with the finest sustainable Italian wools.
The hunt for a weekender bag that was stylish, durable, and ethically made led colleagues Andrew, Ron, Monte and Nick on the journey to source the three ingredients that would become the foundation of the brand - luxurious wool, chemical-free leather and a local family-run workshop.
Krane Design
A modern take on classic coats, utilitarian bags and accessories.
Made in Canada with an ode to modern industrial design, Krane has a wide variety of clothing and attire, where classic leather tailoring meets contemporary design to create innovative garments and accessories.
Founder Ken Chow is a graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, interning with internationally renowned designers like Marc Jacobs before returning to Toronto. Get a 2-year warranty when you register your bag online.
Azure Lazuli
Contemporary Leather Handbags made from Spanish ciervo leather.
Each handbag is carefully constructed entirely by hand by experienced leatherworkers in downtown Toronto, using traditional hand-tooling techniques.
Practising Architect Ashley Phillips decided to branch out in 2019, creating bags that are sophisticated and versatile - handbags, shoulder bags, cross-body, clutch bags, weekender bags, small totes, belt bags, passport and card holders in classic colours.
By The Namesake
Custom Leather Atelier in Toronto.
In addition to customized leather pieces, find Ready-to-Wear, Custom and Lifestyle accessories to pair with your leather
Rosa Halpern reinvents the iconic leather jacket to offer individuality, personalized features and a perfect fit. Visit the Toronto studio to try on, touch, feel and customize your jacket with the help of the team or book a virtual consult online.
Location: 95 Florence St, Toronto, ON M6K 1P4
Oak & Honey Leather Goods
Unique, one-of-a-kind pieces crafted to your exact specifications in Niagara, Ontario.
You pick the leather colour, stitching colour, and pocket style, and most items can also be personalized. The leather comes from renowned tanneries in Tempesti (Italy), Shinki Hikaku (Japan), Sedgewick and Co. (UK), and American Tanning and Leather (USA).
Steven Gircys crafts functional products that are heavily influenced by Japanese leathercraft - minimalist, clean and functional designs. All items are made by hand by Steven. Please allow 4-5 weeks. Carry with pride for years to come.