Volker Koch has over 20 years of experience working for luxury leather brands such as Hermès, Tiffany & Co, Chloé, and Michael Kors. As a traditionally trained leather craftsman, consultant, and tutor, he specializes in enhancing quality and improving processes for leather goods development and manufacturing. He offers a range of services including product development, pattern making, quality control, staff training, and workshops focused on imparting expertise in craftsmanship.

1. Succeeding over 20 years in the high-end
leather-goods sector, I have worked for
brands such as Hermès, Tiffany & Co, Chloé
and Michael Kors.
My primary focus is achieving a harmonious
transition from concept stage to finished
design, with the main emphasis on ensuring
the highest possible quality of both material
and execution.
I am passionate about imparting expertise
through consultancy and by teaching skilful
modern craftsmanship and can offer the
following services:
Volker Koch
Leather Craft Consultancy
Asatraditionallytrainedleatheraccessories
craftsman, consultant and tutor I specialise
in quality enhancement and process
efficiency improvement for leather-goods
development and manufacture.
With extensive expertise in the product
creation of luxury women’s and men’s
leather bags, small leather goods as well
as fashion artefacts, I am available for
consultancy and tuition, part-time and
project-based work in the UK and abroad.
- Product development
- Pattern making
- Prototype and sample making
- Material and hardware sourcing
- Detection and resolution of process flaws
- Improvement of manufacturing efficiency
- Quality enhancement and control
- Development and implementation of standards
- Mentoring of production staff and trainees
- Technique workshops
- Machinery inductions
- 1-on-1 tuition