First introduced in 2018, Ettinger have expanded their Capra Collection, which is very much a nod to the Golden Age
of Travel in the 1930s. Back then Ettinger crafted many travel accessories from refined goat leather and continue to
do so today. Robert Ettinger, CEO, commented: “Since re-introducing the goat leather into our portfolio, we have
been delighted by its appeal and success and so have decided to move some of our other popular products into the
Capra Collection to give our customers more variety. Its combined softness and resilience work well for everyday
life demands and whilst we eagerly await a return to 'normal' life and travel, our customers can choose new personal
accessories for themselves or as gifts for family and friends. ‘Buy once, buy well’ remains key to our brand
philosophy.”
Amongst Ettinger’s goat leather additions is a new forest green colour. A shade of traditional ilk, it is imbued on
their hip flasks, glasses cases, double watch rolls and daily pill cases as part of their collection. 2020 is a
particularly notable year for Robert and the business. It is 25 years since Robert took over from his father and 40
years (1980) since he started working in the family business. A year after Robert took over in 1996, they were also
granted a royal warrant. Robert has driven a major emphasis on craftsmanship and supporting the manufacturing
industry. In light of these milestones, Robert said: “This year through our Capra Collection we wanted to return to
our roots, particularly revisiting the 1930s when goat leather was so popular. We even retraced a family tannery in
France, who used to produce goat leather for us and were delighted when they wanted to help reintegrate the leather
into our new collection. Goat leather is hard-wearing, splashproof, and has a lovely feel due to its natural grains.
It also produces exquisite colours, which you can find in forest green, black, marine blue and tan in the Capra
Collection.”
Elsewhere, there are beautiful wallets in either smooth calf leather or bridle hide in a variety of shapes and sizes
to suit you. Bridle hide keyrings, would be a practical yet stylish gift if a loved one is always losing their keys.
Outside of the Capra Collection on TheRake.com from Ettinger is
a calf leather Metropolitan Bakerloo Portfolio case in either brown or navy. Sleek in design with a slim profile,
these portfolios are smart alternatives to traditional briefcases and attaché cases. Ettinger still manufacture
their leather goods in Walsall, near Birmingham and are the perfect embodiment of undisputed devotion to British
craft. Any one of their creations would be a cherished gift, where Robert’s aforementioned phrase of: “Buy once, buy
well”, factors a sincere truth when it comes to Ettinger pieces.
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assortment.
