Ettinger (British company) explained

G Ettinger Limited
Founded:1934
Founder:Gerry Ettinger
Hq Location:London
Area Served:Europe

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]

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:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gerard Ettinger . The Daily Telegraph . 19 January 2016.
  2. Web site: Ettinger Japan Website . Ettinger.jp . 6 April 2016.
  3. Web site: JAL Agora Magazine – Royal Warrants, The British Pride . Ettinger.co.uk . 6 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160417152950/http://www.ettinger.co.uk/about-us/press/in-the-press/jal-agora . 2016-04-17 . dead .
  4. Web site: Ettinger Global Distribution . Ettinger.co.uk . 6 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160418171420/http://www.ettinger.co.uk/about-us/contact-us/global-distribution . 2016-04-18 . dead .
  5. Web site: Heritage / About Us / Home – Ettinger London e-shop – Luxury Leather Wallets made in England . Ettinger.co.uk . 19 January 2016 . https://archive.today/20130913095622/http://www.ettinger.co.uk/heritage/ . 2013-09-13 . dead .
  6. Web site: Search Royal Warrant Holders G. Ettinger Ltd . royalwarrant.org . 6 April 2016.
  7. Clarkson . L. A. . The Leather Crafts in Tudor and Stuart England . The Agricultural History Review . 25–39 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090509015855/http://www.bahs.org.uk/14n1a2.pdf . 9 May 2009 . 21 May 2010.
  8. Web site: A History of London . Localhistories.org . 19 January 2016.
  9. Web site: Bermondsey Add Info . London-footprints.co.uk . 19 January 2016.
  10. Web site: The Leather Trade in Bermondsey, London . Lyons-family.co.uk . 19 January 2016.
  11. http://leathersellers.serversure.net/content.php?pid=95
  12. Web site: Ettinger London: A Stitch in Time . luxurylondon.co.uk . 6 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160415171838/http://www.luxurylondon.co.uk/article/ettinger-london-a-stitch-in-time . 15 April 2016 . dead .
  13. Web site: Will I be missed when I step back? . Bloomberg L.P. . 6 April 2016.
  14. Web site: Robert Ettinger Interview 2/3 – Establishing an International Reputation . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/OUjmCkmdgAI . 2021-12-15 . live. YouTube . 6 April 2016.
  15. Web site: Walpole Announces Luxury Line Up for CRAFTED Programme . thewalpole.co.uk . 6 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160417002650/http://www.thewalpole.co.uk/crafted-mentees-2015 . 2016-04-17 . dead .
  16. Web site: Robert Ettinger . Crafted . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100612212030/http://www.crafteduk.org/mentors/robert_ettinger . 12 June 2010 . 21 May 2010.
  17. Web site: Search Royal Warrant Holders | Royal Warrant Holders Association . Royalwarrant.org . 19 January 2016.
  18. Web site: The Walpole British Luxury - View Company . Thewalpole.co.uk . 15 April 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111104131224/http://www.thewalpole.co.uk/our-members/core-members/view-company.aspx?pageName=Ettinger&nodeId=1465&altTemplate=ViewCompanyHorz . dead . 4 November 2011. 4 November 2011.
  19. Web site: UK Manufacturers – BTAA Members . British Travelgoods and Accessories Association . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100409062300/http://www.btaa.org.uk/Copy.asp?id=92 . 9 April 2010 . 21 May 2010.

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