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► Timeless appeal

It was 1934 when Gerry Ettinger came to Britain and established G. Ettinger Ltd. Thanks to Gerry’s talent for languages, his love of travel and his excellent business brain (honed at the family tailoring company), Ettinger has since grown into the reputable British brand it is today.

Gerry set up Ettinger’s first showroom on Vigo Street, just off London’s Regent Street, where he displayed and sold a range of leather goods to Harrods, Fortnum & Mason and Asprey. Ettinger today is still family-owned and run by Gerry’s elder son Robert. The head office and luxury showroom is now situated in Putney, South West London, overlooking the River Thames. The Ettinger factory is based in Walsall just outside Birmingham: the historic centre of British saddle-making and leather goods industry. Ettinger is today one of the most respected manufacturers of British luxury leather accessories and was granted the Royal Warrant to HRH The Prince of Wales for leather goods in 1996. This very special honour allows the company to carry the Prince of Wales cipher of three feathers on all its products. Holding a Royal Warrant is a great privilege and has certainly contributed to establishing Ettinger’s reputation as a quality leather accessories brand around the world. Ettinger accessories can be found in leading luxury stores in over 30 countries including Japan, Dubai, South Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, the USA and Europe. Ettinger’s leather accessories play on contrasts and a confident use of colour, thereby mixing a reassuring dose of timelessness and fine detailing with a subtle display of character. Combining traditional craftsmanship skills honed over many generations with clever design and cutting-edge technology where required, has ensured Ettinger’s longevity and continuing reputation. The perfect example of this is the iconic Bridle Hide collection of wallets and purses, inspired by traditional equestrian leathers it has been hand-crafted since the 1930s and refined over the years so it now embodies the perfect example of this English style. As Ettinger celebrates its 85th anniversary it looks back to its founding years for inspiration and has introduced its newest collection – CAPRA. The 1930s were a golden era for travel and the leather luggage and accessories that went with it. Often these accessories were made from goat leather – a popular choice at this time due to its wonderful properties: soft, lightweight and, at the same time, incredibly strong. This collection combines the best of Ettinger’s heritage and tradition with modern design and colour, creating a harmony of old and new. As well as classic black and chocolate, this latest range is presented in a cool palette including pure white and marine blue. These bright hues bring a new dimension, refreshing the leather for the modern age.

Opposite ► Capra white long wallet with zipped pocket, flat credit card case, large zip-around purse.

Above ► Capra white medium zip pouch, billfold wallet.

Below, left ► Capra white large ziparound purse, tray purse, visiting card case.

Below ► Capra white large zip-around purse.