In my school days, I spent my vacations or after school days with my grandfather in his workshop. He was the only shoemaker in the village. Here, I could watch him at work and even hand-in him the tools. The world of the shoemaker's craft has inspired me at a young age and played the key role in my career change to a leather good maker. Although the change came much later, the memories of the craft, the smells, the sounds and the everyday conversations of the villagers have accompanied me for a lifetime, until I finally devoted myself to the craft. In my workshop in Cologne, I produce personalized leather goods as well as offer high-quality repair and restoration services.

Leather belts, sneakers, purses, bags, accessories or whatever comes to your mind that can be made from leather - I am happy to address your wishes! Together we can discuss the details, such as buckles, snaps, rivets, eyelets, zippers or the sewing thread in any color. I have the best quality machinery for different requirements but to offer high quality and uniqueness, I sew many things by hand. It is a very important part of the process because I do not produce in masses but only on demand, so that each leather product is individual, just like its owner.

The durability and repairability of a product is very important once we speak about sustainable production, in general. In my shop, the use of animal skin, as a waste product, is also part of sustainable production to me. As long as we consume meat and dairy products, there will be animal skin, which would otherwise end-up as waste if we do not process it further. Thus, I see my work as part of recycling and upcycling process.

The love of detail! I love beautiful things and that also speaks for my work. When I decide to do a project, I like to work on it very consciously and also take the necessary time. Accuracy comes before speed. When it comes to repairs, it is important to restore functionality, of course, but it is also important to me that the product looks nice again in the end. I only work on what I really enjoy. Like this, I can guarantee the highest quality.

I don't want to work in an alienated way. I want to keep the joy and the fun, so in the end, a good product is guaranteed.