Brand Profile
LEGITIMATE /ləˈdʒɪt.ə.mət/ -
in accordance with established rules, principles, or standards.
being exactly as intended or presented.
neither spurious nor false.
DEFIANCE /dɪˈfʌɪəns/ -
a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force.
a refusal to obey something or someone.
the act of defying someone or something.
We believe in using traditional techniques, natural tanning methods and centuries old knowhow. Spawned from a desire to challenge, provoke and stimulate.
With a complete condemnation of mass production, we only produce small batches in order to maintain the highest of standards.
Our collections are presented through a peculiar and esoteric language; celebrating our inherent desire to challenge and question. A rupture of instinctive primitiveness which unites natural materials and ancient traditions.
Our aim is to offer products which have been crafted by hand using the finest animal hides, materials and components that are locally sourced thus enabling us to state that we are genuinely sustainable.
“Anything that we can’t do forever is by definition unsustainable.”
We proudly use organic, biodegradable and recycled components in all of our products and packagings.
We only collaborate with european tanneries that use hides, skins and pelts that are by-products of the cruelty free food industry. We do not “farm” for these skins, instead we save and re-animate them, embracing their unique and individual marks of life...What we refer to as beauty blemishes.
Each pair of boots takes a total of 36 hours to create by hand. We work with best ateliers in Italy to deliver unparalleled quality and comfort.
Each item has been rigorously tested to ensure it can withstand even the most treacherous of conditions.
Our small & large leather goods are entirely handmade in England. Each piece is painstakingly created piece by piece.
From the Swedish hand beaten, linseed coated, forged iron hardware to the organic linen internal linings and the hand punctured and sewn seams, we want to offer the highest level of expression without the usual quality side stepping often found in modern luxury.
All of our ready to wear is handmade in England. We work with Saville Row pattern cutters & tailors to ensure each garment’s fit’s perfectly around the body.