Ettinger (British company)

G Ettinger Limited is a British company, based in London, specialising in luxury leather goods. Founded in 1934 by Gerry Ettinger, the eponymous company is still 100% family-owned and run.[1]

G Ettinger Limited
Founded1934
FounderGerry Ettinger
HeadquartersLondon
Area served
Europe
Websitewww.ettinger.co.uk

The company designs and is an artisanal manufacturer of small luxury leather goods, cases and bags, which are sold on their website and distributed internationally, especially in Japan.[2][3][4]

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

G Ettinger Ltd was awarded a royal warrant to Charles, Prince of Wales in 1996 and has also made gifts under licence for the Wimbledon Championships from 1992 until 2015.[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]

See also

References
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  2. "Ettinger Japan Website". Ettinger.jp. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  3. "JAL Agora Magazine – Royal Warrants, The British Pride". Ettinger.co.uk. Archived from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  4. "Ettinger Global Distribution". Ettinger.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  5. "Heritage / About Us / Home – Ettinger London e-shop – Luxury Leather Wallets made in England". Ettinger.co.uk. Archived from the original on 13 September 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  6. "Search Royal Warrant Holders G. Ettinger Ltd". royalwarrant.org. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  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 9 May 2009. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
  8. "A History of London". Localhistories.org. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  9. "Bermondsey Add Info". London-footprints.co.uk. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  10. "The Leather Trade in Bermondsey, London". Lyons-family.co.uk. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  12. "Ettinger London: A Stitch in Time". luxurylondon.co.uk. Archived from the original on 15 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  13. "Will I be missed when I step back?". Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  14. "Robert Ettinger Interview 2/3 – Establishing an International Reputation". Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2016 – via YouTube.
  15. "Walpole Announces Luxury Line Up for CRAFTED Programme". thewalpole.co.uk. Archived from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  16. "Robert Ettinger". Crafted. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
  17. "Search Royal Warrant Holders | Royal Warrant Holders Association". Royalwarrant.org. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  18. "The Walpole British Luxury - View Company". Thewalpole.co.uk. 4 November 2011. Archived from the original on 4 November 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  19. "UK Manufacturers – BTAA Members". British Travelgoods and Accessories Association. Archived from the original on 9 April 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
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