Le Tanneur has been making bags and small leather pieces since 1898, from a family workshop in France to a wardrobe staple today. Full-grain leather sits at the centre of the women's collection: it's chosen because it ages into a patina rather than wearing thin. Émilie, Juliette, Emie and Céleste each bring their own shape and detail to that same material.
Full-grain leather that's meant to be used
Le Tanneur uses full-grain leather, the outer layer of the hide, for its strength and for the way it darkens and softens with use rather than wearing out. Across the women's collection, bags and small leather pieces pick up colour the more they're handled, which the house treats as a feature rather than wear. The partner tanneries are LWG (Leather Working Group) certified, a certification that covers their practices.
A house of leatherworkers since 1898
Le Tanneur was founded in 1898 and made its name with the Sans Couture coin purse, held together with rivets rather than stitching, which won the silver prize at the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition. That same attention shows up today in the stitching and clasps across the collection. The Hortense line is Made in France, in the Val-de-Loire.
Bags, small leather goods and accessories: the women's collection
The women's collection brings together bags for the office and the city, leather accessories chosen for daily use, and small leather pieces meant to be carried close. Lines such as Émilie, Emie, Juliette and Céleste show the range on offer, from shoulder bags to more structured shapes.
Pieces for every part of the day
Whether it's the office, the weekend or an evening out, each bag or accessory in the women's collection is designed to keep up. Clasps, interior pockets and dimensions vary from one line to the next, built to carry the everyday essentials or a little more.
Questions & Answers
How do you tell full-grain leather apart from other leathers?
Full-grain leather keeps the hide's natural grain, visible and slightly uneven to the touch, unlike split or coated leather. It also patinas with use rather than wearing unevenly.
What should I use to care for a worn patch of leather?
For a worn patch on smooth leather, a tinted leather cream matched to the colour works well. We'd recommend getting in touch with us directly so we can point you to the right shade and product for your piece.
What's the difference between a bag and a small leather good?
Small leather goods are the pieces carried close to you, such as wallets, card holders or pouches, while bags are the larger pieces carried on the shoulder, crossbody or by hand.
Which lines in the women's collection are Made in France?
The Hortense line is Made in France, in the Val-de-Loire region. The other lines named here (Émilie, Émie, Juliette, Céleste) don't carry that designation at this time.
