Ettinger (British company)
| Industry | leather industry |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1934 |
| Founder | Gerry Ettinger |
| Headquarters | London |
Area served | Europe Japan |
| Website | www |
G Ettinger Limited is a British manufacturer of luxury leather goods based in London. It was founded in 1934 by Gerry Ettinger and remains a family-owned business, now run by his son, Robert Ettinger.[1]
The company designs and produces small leather goods, bags, and travel accessories. Its products are sold through its website and distributed internationally, with a particularly strong presence in Japan.[2][3][4]
The company owns a leather goods factory in Walsall, a historic hub for British leatherworking, while maintaining its head office in London.
Ettinger was granted a royal warrant by Charles, Prince of Wales in 1996, and produced licensed gifts for the Wimbledon Championships from 1992 to 2015.[5]
Company history
G Ettinger Ltd was founded in 1934 by Gerry Ettinger, a German-born entrepreneur who began importing luxury leather goods into the UK.[6][7]
From the 1950s to the 1980s, the company expanded manufacturing in London and later in Walsall.[8]
Robert Ettinger took over in 1990 and developed the brand internationally, particularly in Japan.[9][10]
Craftsmanship
Ettinger manufactures its products at a factory in Walsall, a region with a long history of leatherworking. The company continues to use traditional techniques such as hand-cutting, skiving, and edge-finishing, and has a dedicated team of artisans producing its leather goods.[11][12][13][14]
Partnerships and associations
Ettinger has supplied leather goods to several notable British brands, including Asprey, Harrods, Fortnum & Mason, and Bentley.[15]
The company is a member of several industry organisations:
- Royal Warrant Holders Association[16]
- Walpole, the British luxury brands association[17]
- Member of the United Kingdom Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT)[18]
See also
References
- ^ "Gerard Ettinger". The Daily Telegraph. 12 August 2002. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ "Ettinger Japan Website". Ettinger.jp. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "JAL Agora Magazine – Royal Warrants, The British Pride". Ettinger.co.uk. Archived from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "Ettinger Global Distribution". Ettinger.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "Ettinger London Is The Leather Brand With A Royal Warrant". Boss Hunting. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ Carter, Felicity (16 November 2020). "By Royal Appointment: Learn More About British Accessories Brand Ettinger". Forbes. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "G. Ettinger Limited". Companies House. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Ettinger: Quintessentially British leather goods and accessories". Merchant & Makers. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Ettinger: Quintessentially British leather goods and accessories". Merchant & Makers. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ Carter, Felicity (16 November 2020). "By Royal Appointment: Learn More About British Accessories Brand Ettinger". Forbes. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Ettinger's Factory Manager Gives Us a Lesson on Leather". Opumo. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Ettinger for The Rake Leather Collection". The Rake. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Ettinger: Quintessentially British leather goods and accessories". Merchant & Makers. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ Carter, Felicity (16 November 2020). "By Royal Appointment: Learn More About British Accessories Brand Ettinger". Forbes. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Ettinger: Quintessentially British leather goods and accessories". Merchant & Makers. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "G. Ettinger Ltd – Royal Warrant Holders Association". Royalwarrant.org. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "Ettinger – Walpole Member Page". TheWalpole.co.uk. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "British Menswear Brands: ETTINGER". UK Fashion & Textile Association. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
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