The Jacques, uniting artisanship with a zero-waste vision

Spring 2026, we’ll launch a new sample collection that exists alongside our main collection, presenting playful limited edition pieces which mainly are created from unused materials, combining artisanship with the idea that nothing should go to waste.

The Jacques bag marks the start of this project. Its form -  guided by leftover strips of the hide that would otherwise be thrown away - was inspired by the fan shape and distinct radiating ribs of a king scallop or Coquille Saint-Jacques. New designs will be launched later in the year, as we are researching woven patterns and shell shaped wallets.

Reimagining, upcycling and transforming our own production scraps and leather offcuts help limit production costs, which can offer more affordable designs. At the same time, this approach allows us to experiment, creating more complex, high-cost designs that require refined craftsmanship.

In the leather industry, as in the clothing industry, waste management forms a critical challenge. Due to chroming, soil- or water pollution or production debris, the global leather industry generates over 4 million tons of solid waste per year. Acknowledging this issue, we have been searching for viable alternative solutions at different levels. For example, for our main collection, we work with Richard Hoffmans – a German tannery known for its ECOL-standard in energy-efficient processes and LGW 'Gold-rated' status, which indicates high environmental standards, including the use of safe chromium compounds. In addition, we research vegan alternatives with grape waste or mycelium via innovative collaborations, and offer limited editions in traceable deadstock leather sourced by Adapta.  

With this project, we aim to go a step further, using our own leather “waste” as an opportunity, offering an additional collection of limited and playful designs.