Una Burke Leather

Úna Burke celebrates the strength and resilience of the human spirit. The bold aesthetic of her creations is representative of the warrior in all of us, fighting against the challenges life throws at us. With the crafts of leatherworking and sewing passed down through five generations of the designer's family, it's no surprise that each item is made using traditional hand tools, some of which have also been passed down from generation to generation. Sustainability is central to the creative process, the choice of materials, the design aesthetic and even the packaging. These art pieces are created to last, so you can pass them on to future generations. Her collections are timeless, elegant, thoughtful, sculptural and enduring. Una Burke creations are regularly worn by icons such as Daphne Guinness, Janet Jackson, Rihanna and Lady Gaga among others, and are also commissioned for blockbuster films like Hunger Games, TV series like Star Trek Discovery... Everything is made entirely by hand by designer Úna Burke in her workshop in Ireland, from full-grain British and Italian vegetable-tanned cowhide and gold-plated solid brass. Vegetable tanning is a method of leather production that is more respectful of the earth, and it is for this reason, among others, that the brand has been awarded the Positive Luxury Butterfly Trust Mark  "When a brand passes our evaluation process, it receives the Butterfly Mark, which visibly authenticates luxury brands that contribute to a better world."