Ettinger

Finest leather goods made in Great Britain

Founded by Gerry Ettinger in 1934, Ettinger has built a worldwide reputation as one of Britain’s finest leather goods brands and of the last ones that still manufacturing in the UK. Today, the company is run by Gerry’s eldest son Robert from its headquarters in London. Quality and discretion have always been at the heart of Ettinger’s success, as reflected by the fact that the company was awarded a Royal Warrant by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1996.

The Ettinger Elegance

The Ettinger style is bold yet elegant, simple yet always refined and characterised by typical English flair. Ettinger offers a wide range of accessories and bags, including wallets and purses, business and travel bags, jewellery and watch holders and much more. These are manufactured at the factory in Walsall, north-west of Birmingham, which has been in continuous use as a leather factory since 1890.

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The beginnings

Having worked as a film producer in Italy and Germany, Gerry Ettinger used his extensive contacts in continental Europe and England to create a range of luxury gifts, which became renowned throughout the UK for quality and innovation. He quickly also established a manufacturing presence in St Johns Street, which is in London’s historical leather quarter, Clerkenwell.

It is from here that he established his company’s reputation for the finest leather goods and luggage allowing him to supply the best department stores around the country and, indeed, around the world. Gerry Ettinger first travelled to Japan in the early 1970s, starting a long and successful tradition of business in the Far East, which has greatly contributed to the company’s success today. A great enthusiast, he worked late into his 90s and passed over the reins of the company to his eldest son, Robert, in 1990.

The next generation

Robert Ettinger continued the tradition of craftsmanship and quality, but also brought in some more contemporary designs. Since then he has further internationalised the Ettinger brand and in 1999 acquired one of the oldest leather goods manufactories in the country, which, thanks to Ettinger’s special dedication to craft, employs some of the most skilled leather craftsmen in the UK.

Over the years, Ettinger has steadily extended its portfolio through a variety of carefully selected collaborations and the launch of different collections. With a quality of workmanship that is beyond reproach and a timeless but modern design, Ettinger has become one of the few luxury leather manufacturers of choice in the UK and abroad.

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The beginnings

Having worked as a film producer in Italy and Germany, Gerry Ettinger used his extensive contacts in continental Europe and England to create a range of luxury gifts, which became renowned throughout the UK for quality and innovation. He quickly also established a manufacturing presence in St Johns Street, which is in London’s historical leather quarter, Clerkenwell.

It is from here that he established his company’s reputation for the finest leather goods and luggage allowing him to supply the best department stores around the country and, indeed, around the world. Gerry Ettinger first travelled to Japan in the early 1970s, starting a long and successful tradition of business in the Far East, which has greatly contributed to the company’s success today. A great enthusiast, he worked late into his 90s and passed over the reins of the company to his eldest son, Robert, in 1990.

The next generation

Robert Ettinger continued the tradition of craftsmanship and quality, but also brought in some more contemporary designs. Since then he has further internationalised the Ettinger brand and in 1999 acquired one of the oldest leather goods manufactories in the country, which, thanks to Ettinger’s special dedication to craft, employs some of the most skilled leather craftsmen in the UK.

Over the years, Ettinger has steadily extended its portfolio through a variety of carefully selected collaborations and the launch of different collections. With a quality of workmanship that is beyond reproach and a timeless but modern design, Ettinger has become one of the few luxury leather manufacturers of choice in the UK and abroad.

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Milestones

1934

Gerry Ettinger founded his company – with Asprey’s, Harrods and Fortnum’s soon becoming regular customers, his reputation rapidly gained ground.

1990

Robert Ettinger took over the reins and 'internationalised' the business in Asia, South Africa, Australia, and the US.

1996

Ettinger was honoured to be granted the Royal Warrant to HRH The Prince of Wales.

2019

To celebrate its 85th anniversary, Ettinger created 85 notebooks in collaboration with the British artist Rory Dobner.

The beginnings

The next generation

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