Founded in London in 1934, Ettinger is known for handcrafting luxury leather goods. Ettinger has been manufacturing leather goods for royalty for many years and was granted Royal Warrant by the Prince of Wales in 1996. In 2005, it became the designated supplier of leather accessories and leather goods products for Bentley.
Similar to Smythson, the Ettinger men's wallet is divided into 6 main collections, namely STERLING, BRIDLE HIDE, CAPRA, TT, SAINT CRISPIN and CROCO.
The most representative is the BRIDLE HIDE series, which is made of horse bridle leather, which is commonly used to make bridles, saddles, etc., and selects cowhide from the shoulders and backs of adult cattle, which is complicated and durable. In order to protect and nourish the leather, its surface will be coated with mist wax, because the wax will naturally precipitate during use, the surface will be covered with wax hoarfrost for a long time, as long as it is wiped with a soft cloth, the gloss of the leather can be restored, and the water resistance is strong. The long version of the collection, which fits in the inner pocket of a suit, is priced at £295, while the short bifold version is priced at £185.
OTHER FEATURES ARE THE CAPRA AND CROCO COLLECTIONS, MADE OF GOATSKIN AND CROCODILE-EMBOSSED COWHIDE RESPECTIVELY, THE GOATSKIN IS SOFT AND DELICATE, WITH A FINE TEXTURE, WHICH IS THE LIGHTEST OF THEM ALL, AND THE PRICE IS SLIGHTLY LOWER THAN THE BRIDLE HIDE SERIES. The CROCO series embossed the texture of crocodile leather on the cowhide, so that the original smooth cowhide leather has more variety, and the price is close to that of the BRIDLE HIDE series.
The other collections are made of smooth calfskin or wax calfskin, sourced from tanneries in Italy, France and Spain, with a natural texture and delicate texture. The inner lining is generally made of soft calfskin, which is brightly coloured and contrasts with the calm, dark tones of the exterior, and the leather is dyed and roller-treated for a soft-touch feel that is resistant to wear. In addition, Ettinger also has some wallet and coin purse styles, which are priced slightly depending on the material and specifications, with an average price of around £200.