G Ettinger Ltd.

G Ettinger Limited is a British company, based in London, specialising in luxury leather goods. Founded in 1934 by the German emigrant Gerard Ettinger, the eponymous company is still family-owned and run.^[1]

The company designs and traditionally manufactures small leather goods for various British and international brands and retailers. It also has developed its own brand (Ettinger), which is distributed internationally, especially in Japan.^[2][3][4]

The company has its own leather factory in Walsall, but has kept its head office in London.

G Ettinger Ltd was awarded a Royal Warrant to HRH The Prince of Wales in 1996 and has also made gifts under licence for the Wimbledon Championships since 1992.^{[5] [6]}

Company history

Ettinger began as a British importer of leather goods and luxury gifts from continental Europe. England then still had an important leather industry, and it was in London that the finest leather goods were made.^{[7][8][9][10][11]}

From the 1950s to the '80s, Ettinger gradually strengthened its manufacturing base in London and then in Walsall, still under the helm of "Gerry" Ettinger.^[12]

Robert Ettinger, Gerry's eldest son, took over in 1990. The company specialised further into small upmarket leather goods and developed the Ettinger brand, notably in Japan.^[13][14]

Craftsmanship

As one of the last leather goods manufacturers in Great Britain, the company is taking an active role in promoting craftsmanship and craft tutoring in the UK.^[15][16]

Partnerships and associations

Throughout the years, Ettinger has made all kinds of leather goods for many British brands, including Asprey, Harrods, Fortnum & Mason, and Bentley.

The company is a member of the following business organisations:

Royal Warrant Holders Association ^[17]

The Walpole, the British luxury brands association ^[18]

BTAA , British Travelgoods and Accessories Association ^[19]

References

1. "Gerard Ettinger". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
2. "Ettinger Japan Website". Ettinger.jp. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
3. "JAL Agora Magazine - Royal Warrants, The British Pride". Ettinger.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
4. "Ettinger Global Distribution". Ettinger.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
5. "Heritage / About Us / Home - Ettinger London e-shop - Luxury Leather Wallets made in England". Ettinger.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
6. "Search Royal Warrant Holders G. Ettinger Ltd". royalwarrant.org. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
7. Clarkson, L. A. "The Leather Crafts in Tudor and Stuart England" (PDF). The Agricultural History Review: 25–39. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 9, 2009. Retrieved May 21, 2010.
8. "A History of London". Localhistories.org. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
9. "Bermondsey Add Info". London-footprints.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
10. "The Leather Trade in Bermondsey, London". Lyons-family.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
12. "Ettinger London: A Stitch in Time". luxurylondon.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
13. "Will I be missed when I step back?". bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
14. "Robert Ettinger Interview 2/3 - Establishing an International Reputation". youtube.com. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
15. "Walpole Announces Luxury Line Up for CRAFTED Programme". thewalpole.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
16. "Robert Ettinger". Crafted. Archived from the original on June 12, 2010. Retrieved May 21, 2010.
17. "Search Royal Warrant Holders | Royal Warrant Holders Association". Royalwarrant.org. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
19. "UK Manufacturers - BTAA Members". British Travelgoods and Accessories Association. Archived from the original on April 9, 2010. Retrieved May 21, 2010.

External links

Official website