The Larfeuille Charter

1. COMMITMENT OF A MODERN BRAND

We feel it is important to share some information and convictions regarding our vision of a responsible brand, on the scale of our small business, without claiming to lecture anyone. Since the creation of Larfeuille, our approach has always been to minimize our negative impacts as much as possible and to promote our positive ones. We wish to demonstrate that quality, craftsmanship, and commitment (to contemporary issues) are not incompatible with fair prices.

2. BUSINESS MODEL

To ensure our business model remains viable, we have chosen to minimize intermediaries. This reduces the time it takes for raw materials and finished products to travel, thereby reducing logistics costs. We believe that creating, producing, and selling in the same location also adds value.

3. TRANSPARENCY AND PROXIMITY:

First and foremost, we prioritize transparency: everyone can observe and "feel" the manufacturing process of our creations. Our clients can experience our workshop firsthand, which allows us to offer very high-quality service and customization at almost no additional cost. By choosing short supply chains and using exclusively French leather, our raw material only travels the necessary kilometers to be tanned and stored at our supplier's facility, located 1 km from our workshop.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES

Each shipment is carbon offset whenever possible. We reuse half of our leather scraps and 70% of our other waste: for small items or through upcycling, by creating braided bag handles and straps. As for collaborations, two bags from our Leatherkraft line were, for example, revisited by adding an interior pouch made from leather and fabric scraps from the brand Sezane for a capsule collection. 

5. SOCIAL COMMITMENT:

From a social perspective, although we are a very small company, we promote training (internships, apprenticeships) and the sharing of expertise. We have trained more than 15 people in saddlery sewing, including students and retirees undergoing career changes, with some working with us, others joining the workshops of major fashion houses, starting their own businesses, or continuing their studies.

If you have any questions on these topics, we would be happy to answer them.