Responsibly-Made Canadian Leather Goods
SKINNER Designs was started in 2023 by designer, craftsman, and teacher Kaspar Skinner. Having been working with leather for over ten years, he draws upon his experience making bags and small goods, journals, watch straps, hand-stitched gloves, and making and repairing shoes to bring you a large catalog of leather products.
Made in Canada
All of our goods are made wholly in our workshop, from start to finish. We strive to use locally-sourced materials as much as possible.
Custom Made
As the end-user, we feel like you should have as much input as you’d like in regards to how the object should be made, and with what materials.
Full Transparency
Our values, processes, and pricing are intended to be transparent, honest, and fair.
Experience the Joy of a bespoke-made object
Drawing from our years of experience in multi-disciplinary workshops across Ireland and the UK, we offer the ability to have something made specifically for you. Click on the button below to visit our Custom Order page, and take the first step to owning something truly unique that has been made by us, for you.
What our customers are saying
“...I love my purse. I just finished transferring everything from my old purse to my new one. I think when I discard my old one I will have a brief celebration of life for it. (Ha ha). It has been my friend for many, many years. But now I have a beautiful new bag to carry, and I know it is going to serve me well for a long, long time.”
Marie M
“My gloves and their turnout, they are captivating. You are the kind of person I want to do business with, because you care, and it shows. The finger's length is literally p-e-r-f-e-c-t. I've never had a size standard ever truly not crush my fingers into the tips and make my knuckles odd shaped while wearing. They feel right. … I am so glad I got you as my leather maker before I went anywhere else.”
Brandon C
“The box that Skinner Designs made for us was amazing! Expert stitching, and perfectly proportioned, we look forward to using it as a collection piece, and showing it off to people that come around. We love his personal touches, and the obvious care and thought that goes into each piece! I have a few things from Skinner Designs, and look forward to getting many more over the years!”
Jim B
“I just received a belt kit that will be a gift for my dad. This seller was excellent at proactively communicating the details of sizing the belt to ensure I received the correct size and offered to replace the belt blank if it wasn’t. The item arrived quite quickly from Canada and was carefully packed. This seems to be a very honest seller who cares about their products. I even received a handwritten thank you for supporting his business. All the items are as described and clearly handmade in the good way. Would totally order from again!!”
Ehren G