Angel leather is a full grain saddle leather with a pure aniline finish and velvet-coloured flesh. Angel leather is mainly used for equestrian saddle, but also for the realization of leather goods in soft leather.
Elise Verdegem
Presentation of Mrs Elise Verdegem
Mrs Elise Verdegem is a designer and creator, she realizes leather goods in her own workshop in Zelzate in Belgium: bags, belts, wallets, bracelets, earrings, etc. Historian by training, it is her love for leather which has become essential. Her collection consists of customisable models.
Mrs Elise Verdegem also realizes unique pieces specially designed for the customer. She loves the whole process, from the design to the product finish. Each piece is realized and sewn by hand. She loves to mix colours, forms and different types of leathers.
Testimony of Mrs Elise Verdegem
"The Angel leather is one of my favorite leathers. The first handbag I designed who's still in my collection now, was with Angel leather. A friend asked for a big bag, in soft leather, she can take with her everywhere. I chose Angel for this project, for it's deep colour, strength and soft touch. It was a luxurious look and is easy to work with. It combines well with other leathers and stays beautiful after use. Now, Angel is a fixed value I love to work with.
Mrs Elise Verdegem - Elise Verdegem
Press article Nieuwsblad
Read this great article in Nieuwsblad magazine about the work of Mrs Elise Verdegem by clicking here.
Gaëlle Foureur - La Sellerie du Phénix
Presentation of Mrs Gaëlle Foureur - La Sellerie du Phénix
Based in Ambonnay in France, Mrs Gaëlle Foureur is an upholstere and harness saddler: La Sellerie du Phénix. She especially carries out automotive upholstery and equestrian saddle work, such as the restoration of horse saddle panels in the photo opposite.
Testimony of Mrs Gaëlle Foureur - La Sellerie du Phénix
"Angel leather is pleasant to work with, soft and resistant. I dyed it to be as close as possible to the original leather."
Mrs Gaëlle Foureur - La Sellerie du Phénix
