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Which leather case?
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:37 pm
by Scot
I am considering the purchase of a leather attache case (ready made). But from whom?
The choice seems to be coming down to: Swaine Adeney, Foster & Sons, or Pickett. They all have products that seem to be of good quality and at around the same price. Any views? Have I missed any other firms I should consider? (Mr. Cleverley's 200 year old reindeer hide might be a little extravagant). The case will be used frequently so it should be of robust construction, wear well and be repairable (including the locks).
Re: Which leather case?
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:39 pm
by marcelo
Scot wrote:... Swaine Adeney, Foster & Sons, or Pickett. ... Have I missed any other firms I should consider? ...
Yes, GOYARD
http://www.goyard.fr/goyard.html
The Duke of Windsor had a set of luggage made by Goyard. It is beautiful.
Re: Which leather case?
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:05 am
by Scot
marcelo wrote:Scot wrote:... Swaine Adeney, Foster & Sons, or Pickett. ... Have I missed any other firms I should consider? ...
Yes, GOYARD
http://www.goyard.fr/goyard.html
The Duke of Windsor had a set of luggage made by Goyard. It is beautiful.
Not quite my cup of tea. English bridle leather is more my thing. The dog collar is a hoot though - I hope that's what it is!
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:35 am
by marcelo
Maybe the The Duke of Windsor's set of luggage was their last reasonable commission.
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:48 am
by culverwood
Tanner Krolle (now Barclay Sq)
http://www.tannerkrolle.co.uk/
Dunhill (not far away in Davies St)
http://www.dunhill.com/en
and Papworth (SAB at a discount)
http://www.papworthtravelgoods.co.uk/
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 7:29 pm
by carl browne
I saw this and thought it looked wonderful. The Bill Amberg Rocket bag. I don't know anything about the maker:
http://www.billamberg.com/product/BillA ... 11_O12.htm
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 2:42 am
by uppercase
Hermes.
The book "Deluxe: How Luxury Lost its Luster" by Dana Thomas has an inside look at the integrity of process and materials with which Hermes makes its leather (and other - perfumes, silk) goods.
Treat yourself to an extravagance in these hard times.
What else can we do as the financial world collapses around us?!
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 2:18 pm
by Scot
Interestingly I just bought a wallet from JL on Jermyn street. I hadn't reaised they made them for Hermes.
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:55 pm
by rjman
Scot wrote:Interestingly I just bought a wallet from JL on Jermyn street. I hadn't reaised they made them for Hermes.
JL makes wallets for Hermes? That would be news to me. Word on the street was that a French company named Beynat & Janniaux made leathergoods for John Lobb Paris. Hermes generally makes its own leathergoods.
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:05 am
by Scot
rjman wrote:Scot wrote:Interestingly I just bought a wallet from JL on Jermyn street. I hadn't reaised they made them for Hermes.
JL makes wallets for Hermes? That would be news to me. Word on the street was that a French company named Beynat & Janniaux made leathergoods for John Lobb Paris. Hermes generally makes its own leathergoods.
Yes, sorry, I think I may have got that the wrong way around
I looked at a wallet in JL and it had a Hermes label inside it. I can't now quite remember the explanation but there is obviously some connection!
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:07 pm
by Scot
I have just taken delivery of my Papworth attache case in London Tan bridle leather - superb! Exactly as you say, Swaine Adeney at much reduced prices. Would love to make it to the factory shop some time! Thanks for the advice.