To help you cut through the noise, we’ve rounded up a number of cult and under-the-radar women’s leather labels that do both real leather and vegan leather clothing, shoes and bags.
For celebrity-endorsed leather jackets, look to RtA and VEDA (pictured), and for vegan leather leggings turn to David Lerner.
Read on to discover more women’s leather brands to consider.
Brands
Stacey Bendet is the powerhouse behind Alice + Olivia, a global brand designing inclusive and uplifting clothes for modern women.
AVEC LES FILLES, meaning "With the Girls" in French, is a LA-based brand designing trend-driven clothing, including faux-fur and vegan leather pieces.
David Lerner makes modern basics fusing edgy-urban New York with casual-cool L.A. style. Loved by celebrities for its vegan leather leggings.
DeMellier is a luxury handbag label out of London. Loved by the royal family, these special handbags are designed by women and crafted by artisans from fine Italian and Spanish leathers.
Elleme is a Parisian handbag brand with a passion for timeless, meticulously designed arm candy and footwear. Made in Italy from quality leathers, these mid-prices handbags sit at the perfect cross-section of classic and statement.
Ellery is the French label from Australian designer Kym Ellery. The brand is known for bold, architectural clothing that transcend trends.
Georgia Jay is a leather handbag brand designed and handmade in its New Zealand studio. The handbags are understated and constructed from re-purposed leathers.
HEREU is a Spanish label known for its modern handbags and footwear that are supremely crafted by artisans in Spain from quality leather. Its unique designs, inspired by the Mediterranean, can easily transition from casual to dressy.
IRO Paris make clothing and accessories that are distinctly French chic with an edgy modern vibe. Find sharp luxury pieces with a nonchalant attitude.
Little Liffner's exquisite leather handbags are hand-crafted in Florence, Italy. Designed in modern shapes with a pared-back aesthetic, each bag is as classy and timeless as you can get.
Magda Butrym collaborates with Polish artisans to expertly craft womenswear with strong silhouettes. Embroidery, pleating and plaited leather feature heavily.