@billytannery by @taylorblair1
@billytannery by @taylorblair1
@billytannery by @taylorblair1
Fashion
A Brand Spotlight On Billy Tannery Handmade Leather Goods
In 2016, building on centuries of local leather knowledge Billy Tannery transformed a farm building in the Midlands into their own small-batch tannery – the first of its kind to be built in this country for well over 50 years. Today their collection of handmade leather goods puts their vegetable tanned goat and deer leather centre stage. At Billy Tannery, they produce leather as it should be. This editorial puts a spotlight on the amazing work that Billy Tannery are doing and our top picks from their collection.
Brought to you in collaboration with our friends at DIRT Charity. A percentage of the paid element here was donated to the amazing work DIRT do – to learn more about their charity – click here.
What Makes Billy Tannery Sustainable?
Leather is a beautiful natural material, but these days it is much misunderstood. Instead of being tanned locally, hides circle the globe to be tanned as cheaply as possible, trading price for often shocking environmental and ethical practices. Millions are simply burned.
In 2016, building on centuries of local leather knowledge Billy Tannery transformed a farm building in the Midlands into their own small-batch tannery – the first of its kind to be built in this country for well over 50 years.
At Billy Tannery, they produce leather as it should be. Tanned entirely in Britain from a previously wasted food by-product, using bark extracts and their innovative microtannery process that recycles 90% of the water and turns waste into compost.
All of their leather is full-grain and free from the artificial coatings or pigments that are common in “luxury” leather goods.
“We spent years searching the country to find the best production partners, eventually selecting two small workshops in Somerset and Leicestershire. Both carefully chosen for their passion, craftsmanship and consistency. Making in Britain means that we have full visibility on our supply chain and the labour practices all the way along it.”
Billy Tannery
REV's Top Picks -
The Journal
The Journal is an A5 leather bound notebook journal with refillable pages made from recycled leather fibres. Handmade in Leicestershire from sustainable goat leather produced in their small-batch tannery.
The Fauna
The Fauna is a beautifully balanced everyday handbag to wear crossbody or shoulder style. Designed in collaboration with British Pasture Leather, it combines deer suede and cattle leather that promote positive environmental and welfare practices.
The Ziptop Backpack
The Ziptop Backpack leather zip top backpack, a smaller, lighter-weight version of their signature Roll Top bag. Handmade in Somerset from their exceptional bark tanned goat leather.
