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The buyer’s notebook

Leather goods sourcing guides.

Notes for buyers and designers working on a leather goods collection. Find help with the first brief, materials, order quantities and sample approval.

9 guides

Leather swatches, gold hardware, zipper and thread for a collectionSupplier Selection

India vs China: compare the buying decision.

Samples, commercial terms and a budget worksheet for your sourcing shortlist.

Read the guide Hands aligning a handbag pattern on leather at a sampling tableDesign & Sampling

What to send with your handbag sampling brief

Dimensions, leather, hardware and quantities: the information our sampling team needs to get started.

Read the guide Structured oxblood leather tote with long shoulder handlesOrder Planning

Leather bag MOQ: counting styles and colours

How Farhan Exports’ 100-bag minimum works, with a simple planner for your first order.

Read the guide Woman examining the stitching and handle attachment of a leather toteQuality & Materials

What to check in a leather bag sample

A hands-on review of fit, stitching, hardware and function before you approve a handbag sample.

Read the guide Woman guiding a leather handbag panel through a sewing machineSupplier Selection

Choosing a leather bag manufacturer: what to ask

Compare product development, quotations, communication and supplier documentation before you place an order.

Read the guide Black leather evening bag with a sculptural gold claspDesign & Sampling

Private label or custom development? Start here.

Decide whether to develop from your own specification or adapt an agreed style for your leather goods brand.

Read the guide Leather swatches, gold hardware, zipper and thread for a collectionQuality & Materials

Leather, lining and hardware: writing the specification

Turn your material references into a brief covering leather feel, colour, hardware, stitching and branding.

Read the guide Experienced hands stitching the edge of a leather handbag handleDesign & Sampling

Sample approval before the production order

Record the approved sample, revisions, materials and open decisions before your leather goods order enters production.

Read the guide Soft taupe leather crescent hobo bag on a stone benchOrder Planning

Planning your first leather goods collection

Choose your lead styles, set quantities by colour and plan development around the products your brand needs first.

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Your next collection

Let’s make
something yours.

Bring your drawings, references or an idea. We’ll work through the materials, sample and production plan with you.

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