About Us

Our Vision

To create lifelong relationships between discerning people and the finely crafted leather objects we produce. Achievable, because with minimal care, Nieche Leather products, from classic spectacle cases to contemporary designs, are expected to remain attractive, well-worn accessories for life.

 

Our top of the range spectacle cases are created for those urbane individuals who enjoy the texture and appeal of natural bark tanned, full-grain leather and who appreciate fine leatherwork and functional eye catching design, along with the exceptional added value, which distinctive uniqueness and exclusivity provides.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Ever conscious and appreciative of our enviable natural heritage in The Western Cape, whether we are hiking on the mountain, or surfing in the ocean. We are happy to have become involved in a venture with minimal carbon footprint. Where possible making use of natural, sustainable materials, bark-tanned leather, water-based adhesives and dyes, and natural yarns to manufacture classic, timeless products, faithful lifelong companions which will never date, become redundant or be discarded on the scrapheap of fashion obsolescence and require replacement for replacement’s sake.

Our Social Conscience

It is our intention, wherever possible should outsourcing be necessary, to do so by creating employment opportunities for people from previously disadvantaged local communities. To share with them our expertise, imparting leather artisan and production skills.

Team-BW2

Our Story

Nieche Leather was established in 2019 by two founding directors who have a common background, going back to school days and university, shared experiences and values.

 

Nigel’s creative ability and flair for leatherwork design, as well as his logistical experience, combined with the general management and technical skills Hans brings to the table, sees Nieche Leather well set to accelerate this business venture and put a lifetime of diverse working experiences, established networks, accumulated competencies and proven abilities to work.

Nigel

Designed and manufactured a variety of products in a diverse range of materials from conservation themed garments to solar heated water tanks.

 

Served time in an ad agency, headhunted to manage advertising and promotions for a national building materials and hardware retailer.

 

Cut logistics teeth as a materials controller in a factory environment manufacturing motor vehicle components.

 

Served as Distribution Manager for an international sports fashion brand.

Hans

Spent 10 years in the Civil Engineering Industry.

 

Ran and co-owned an architectural folding arms hardware importing business; also initiated and ran a property valuation consultancy.

 

Acquired (extensive) business acumen and mentorship skills whilst in the banking world, assessing feasibility of property development proposals and project management.

Managed and developed process automation projects for an international company in the pharmaceutical industry.

Nigel

Designed and manufactured a variety of products in a diverse range of materials from conservation themed garments to solar heated water tanks.

 

Served time in an ad agency, headhunted to manage advertising and promotions for a national building materials and hardware retailer.

 

Cut logistics teeth as a materials controller in a factory environment manufacturing motor vehicle components.

 

Served as Distribution Manager for an international sports fashion brand.

Hans

Spent 10 years in the Civil Engineering Industry.

 

Ran and co-owned an architectural folding arms hardware importing business; also initiated and ran a property valuation consultancy.

 

Acquired (extensive) business acumen and mentorship skills whilst in the banking world, assessing feasibility of property development proposals and project management.

Managed and developed process automation projects for an international company in the pharmaceutical industry.

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