Think small is where RLSD takes a look at some of the companies around the world that we think are doing the right thing with leather. This is a greenwashing free zone – no matter what they produce, sustainability is at the heart of what they do.
What makes your company different?
Very few luxury leather brands actually make their own bags – a large number source their wares from third-party suppliers, often in Asia and the Middle East, but sometimes by contracted factories here in the UK. TUSTING bags are designed and manufactured from start to finish right here in our own factory. Our knowledge – and our pride – is invested in every step, from choosing the hide to the final polish.
Why is leather so important to you?
Arguably the single most important thing about any TUSTING piece is the character of the leather we craft it from. Every item is fashioned from full-grain bovine leathers – premium quality hides that haven’t been sanded, buffed or snuffed to remove imperfections, and that retain the full strength, beauty and integrity of the leather
The Clipper Bag
What is the signature product?
The Clipper bag. Many Clippers have been created here, each one just a little different from the next, thanks to the uniqueness of natural leather and the personal input of each of our craftspeople. Many of these have become lifetime companions, earning extraordinary fondness and respect along the way.
What does Tusting say?
TUSTING is different. Our customers value the heritage of our name and the craftsmanship of our products. And we feel the same: our family is dedicated to creating exquisite leather bags that will delight you for years to come.
What does RLSD say?
Tusting’s tannery was established in 1870, but it wasn’t until more than 100 years later that they started making bags. Still small enough to remain apart from the mainstream, their products are treasured by those in the know.
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Josslyn Shi from California College of Art has been crowned Overall Winner of the Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition at a glittering final event held at the U.S. Embassy in London.
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