OUR HOME
Since 1898, Le Tanneur has been drawing, designing and manufacturing essential, high quality bags and accessoires that stand the test of time.
Catering to men and women with a taste for the timeless, Le Tanneur offers an exclusive collection of leather goods to wear daily and love forever.
Since its founding years, over 120 years ago,Le Tanneur has always stayed true to its principles and pursued one clear ambition…
Le Tanneur is this brand that all French people have grown up with. Like an old family home, Le Tanneur bags age beautifully. Known for their timeless elegance and sense of craft, they stand the test of time.
OUR STORY
Once upon a time there was a tanner's house...
The Le Tanneur story began in the heart of an optimistic and carefree Belle Epoque. From the very beginning, it has been nourished by the French art of living and has always remained true to its founding principles and its primary ambition: "To embody French elegance and transmit our love of beautiful materials and well-finished leather goods."
1898
Sir Bonnardel, a creative craftsman and Sir Bornex, an outstanding tanner come together to etablish a new leather goods company : Le Tanneur.
1900
The brand's first creation, nicknamed "Le Sans Couture", won the silver prize at the Paris World Fair. Still made today, Le Sans Couture has become the icon of the House.
1914
Le Tanneur provides leather gaiters to French soldiers during the first World War.
1920
Lead by Mr Gianinetto, Le Tanneur becomes synonymous with the perfect gift.
1955
Le Tanneur hits the road with massive advertising campaigns, distributing up to 1 million catalogues.
1978
Le Tanneur creates Tann’s the first leather brand dedicated to French school kids.
1980
Le Tanneur injects colour and a fashion vibe into its collections, thereby attracting modern women.
2011
With over 60 points of sales and an e-shop, Le Tanneur pursues its international expansion, building ties in Russia, Middle East and China.
2017
The Group Tolomei becomes the majority shareholder and focuses the brand on craftsmanship and style.
2018
The Le Tanneur Home is 120 years old! Over a century spent talking to you about leathers and elegant materials, and it keeps going!
OUR PROMISES
One is always kindly greeted at Le Tanneur!
Our Home is based off a lovely family home where we enjoy coming together. Feel free to come by anytime to our stores or on social media, we’ll be patiently waiting!
Carefully thought out pieces with specific designs in order to make your day-to-day life easier.
All our pieces are made to welcome and safeguard your essentials.
Ingenuity, that’s what our profession is!
Thought of by us for you, our liners and pockets are convenient and sturdy. Tested and (re)tested by our teams, we redesign our goods until we have found the interior layout which you desire.
120 years of leather working: leather, we understand it!
Our pieces know time very well, they have been resisting it for the past 120 years. Elegant materials and full grain leather exclusively means that in one, two, or three years, your goods will be even prettier than they are today. And just like that, with no effort, our leathers do not age a bit!