Once & Leather — shoebill emblem

Buy once. Carry well.

Handmade full-grain leather goods from a small Swiss workshop. Designed for the journey, built to age beautifully.

Explore the collection

The collection

Find your essential

Every piece is named for the journey it's built for.

Signature piece

The Expedition Strap

Full-grain leather where the strap touches you. Woven paracord where it works. Built for the field, and made to be personalised.

CHF 129

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The making

The process behind the craft

Materials selection, hand cutting, stitching and finishing — five steps, no shortcuts.

How it's made

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Premium leather

We take time choosing our leather, and keep the natural marks. Full-grain, meant to age.

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Honest craftsmanship

Made by hand, in small runs. Edges finished by hand — no production line.

03

Responsible sourcing

We work with tanneries we trust, and long-term partnerships we can stand behind.

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A small team you can reach

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