A look into the production of our leathers at Richard Hoffmans

A look into the production of our leathers at Richard Hoffmans

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We have been working with Richard Hoffmans, our German tannery, since the early days of the brand. This tannery offers full transparency from origin to finish. Every hide is traceable. Hoffmans is Gold-rated by the Leather Working Group (LGW) and certified by ECO₂L, for energy-controlled leather. We visit Hoffmans regularly to develop custom tones, to feel the leather, to check its suppleness and ensure that each detail is right. It’s a slow, tactile, human process, centered on conversation and craftsmanship.

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I work with full grain leather, which is the strongest, topmost layer of the hide. Rather than sanding, buffing or shaving it, we keep the surface intact to preserve its authenticity – any protection, like rain resistance, is integrated during tanning, not added as a plastic coating afterwards. Each hide tells a story through its scars, growth creases and abrasions. These are not flaws, but traces of its origin, making every bag one of a kind. The leather I use is a living material. It breathes and ages with grace, unlike split leather finished with plastic.

Our calfino leather in Wave