Renush leather accessories handmade in Brighton & Hove
 

I’m Renata, owner and creator of Renush Leather Accessories, based in Hove. I design and make leather bags, belts, bags, moulded corset belts, leather jewellery and accessories from start to finish - designing, cutting and stitching every piece myself, by hand, using my trusty industrial leather sewing machine.

I work with vegetable-tanned leathers, sourced exclusively from British and Italian suppliers, which are tanned with plant-based extracts, resulting in products that retain their natural feel over time, and get better with age. The hides are chosen for their quality and character, and used to create designs that are modern, timeless and made to last – slow fashion in a fast fashion world.

​I'm passionate about sustainability and take a zero-waste approach to raw materials. Whilst most items are made to order to avoid unnecessary waste, there are always offcuts, which I turn into leather jewellery, leather earrings and personalised small leather goods like keyrings, coin purses and cable tidies.

​Leatherware is my profession and my passion - I graduated in Footwear and Accessories Design and Product Development at London College of Fashion in 2002, and immediately started designing and making products using the techniques that had captured my imagination as a student. Most significant of these was the traditional technique of moulding, which involves softening, stretching and sculpting the leather to achieve the desired form. Throughout my career, I have tried to keep this ancient technique alive and relevant by combining it with contemporary designs.

​By choosing Renush products means supporting slow sustainable fashion, handmade using traditional leather crafting techniques.

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Renush is a member of Design Nation, a UK-wide membership network and curated portfolio representing some of the country’s most talented and innovative designers and craftspeople.​

CONNECTING & CHAMPIONING UK CRAFT & DESIGN SINCE 1999: DESIGN-NATION IS A NATIONAL NETWORK AND CURATED PORTFOLIO THAT SUPPORTS BRITAIN’S LEADING DESIGNERS AND MAKERS.

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Renush is a member of The Sussex Guild

Established 50 years ago and with over 100 members, we are a group of professional designers and makers of fine, contemporary and traditional craftwork.