Ettinger (British company)

G Ettinger Limited

Industry	leather industry
Founded	1934
Founder	Gerry Ettinger
Headquarters	London
Area served	Europe Japan
Website	www.ettinger.co.uk

G Ettinger Limited is a British manufacturer of luxury leather goods based in London. It was founded in 1934 by Gerry Ettinger and remains a family-owned business, now run by his son, Robert Ettinger. ^[1]

The company designs and produces small leather goods, bags, and travel accessories. Its products are sold through its website and distributed internationally, with a particularly strong presence in Japan. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

The company owns a leather goods factory in Walsall, a historic hub for British leatherworking, while maintaining its head office in London.

Ettinger was granted a royal warrant by Charles, Prince of Wales in 1996, and produced licensed gifts for the Wimbledon Championships from 1992 to 2015. ^[5]

Company history

G Ettinger Ltd was founded in 1934 by Gerry Ettinger, a German-born entrepreneur who began importing luxury leather goods into the UK. ^{[6] [7]}

From the 1950s to the 1980s, the company expanded manufacturing in London and later in Walsall. ^[8]

Robert Ettinger took over in 1990 and developed the brand internationally, particularly in Japan. ^{[9] [10]}

Craftsmanship

Ettinger manufactures its products at a factory in Walsall, a region with a long history of leatherworking. The company continues to use traditional techniques such as hand-cutting, skiving, and edge-finishing, and has a dedicated team of artisans producing its leather goods. ^{[11] [12] [13] [14]}

Partnerships and associations

Ettinger has supplied leather goods to several notable British brands, including Asprey, Harrods, Fortnum & Mason, and Bentley. ^[15]

The company is a member of several industry organisations:

• Royal Warrant Holders Association ^[16]
• Walpole, the British luxury brands association ^[17]
• Member of the United Kingdom Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) ^[18]

See also

• Walsall Leather Museum
• Turnbull & Asser

References

1. "Gerard Ettinger". The Daily Telegraph. 12 August 2002. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
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. "Ettinger London Is The Leather Brand With A Royal Warrant". Boss Hunting. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
6. Carter, Felicity (16 November 2020). "By Royal Appointment: Learn More About British Accessories Brand Ettinger". Forbes. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
7. "G. Ettinger Limited". Companies House. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
8. "Ettinger: Quintessentially British leather goods and accessories". Merchant & Makers. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
9. "Ettinger: Quintessentially British leather goods and accessories". Merchant & Makers. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
10. Carter, Felicity (16 November 2020). "By Royal Appointment: Learn More About British Accessories Brand Ettinger". Forbes. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
11. "Ettinger's Factory Manager Gives Us a Lesson on Leather". Opumo. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
12. "Ettinger for The Rake Leather Collection". The Rake. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
13. "Ettinger: Quintessentially British leather goods and accessories". Merchant & Makers. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
14. Carter, Felicity (16 November 2020). "By Royal Appointment: Learn More About British Accessories Brand Ettinger". Forbes. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
15. "Ettinger: Quintessentially British leather goods and accessories". Merchant & Makers. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
16. "G. Ettinger Ltd – Royal Warrant Holders Association". Royalwarrant.org. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
17. "Ettinger – Walpole Member Page". TheWalpole.co.uk. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
18. "British Menswear Brands: ETTINGER". UK Fashion & Textile Association. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2025.

External links

• Official website