Gerry Ettinger founded Ettinger of London in 1934. Having worked as a film producer in Italy and Germany (where he worked with Marlene Dietrich) he used his extensive contacts in continental Europe and England to create a range of luxury gifts, which became renowned through the UK for quality and innovation. After a pause in the 1940's during the war, he returned to London to reinvigorate his business and with the growth in international trade the business became very successful. As the master of five languages Gerry Ettinger was known for his international outlook and ability to do cross border deals at a time when International travel was still considered exotic. In the 1950's he acquired a small leathergoods manufacturing business, which had been making leathergoods in London since the 19th Century and he used this foundation of craftsmanship and design to build the business, which you see today. Gerry Ettinger continued to work in the business until well into his 80's and saw the transformation of the company into one of the most respected leathergoods manufacturers in the UK. In 1995, Robert his elder son who had been educated in London, Vienna, Montreal and France took over the reins and continued the tradition of craftsmanship and quality as well as bringing in some more contemporary designs and leading edge manufacturing strategies. He further internationalised the business and helped to develop the business in Asia, which has become an important region for the Ettinger brand. In July 1999, Ettinger of London, acquired one of Walsall's oldest leathergoods manufacturing companies James Homer Ltd (established in 1890). This acquisition breathed new life into one of the oldest and last surviving English leather goods manufacturers in Walsall. Homer is at the heart of Ettinger's hand-made manufacturing process and is home to some of the most skilled leather craftsmen in the UK. This also enabled the business to move production out of London and to expand rapidly in parallel with the success of the business. In 1991 Ettinger of London was awarded the prestigious Wimbledon licence and we now produce a range of exclusive gifts and leathergoods for this world-renowned tennis tournament and tennis club. 2001 saw Ettinger of London join the Walpole group. Formed in 1992 by top tier British companies, including British Airways, Chewton Glen, DAKS Simpson, the Financial Times, William Grant & Sons and the Savoy Group, G Ettinger was invited to become a member in 2000. Together with the other members of The Walpole, Ettinger products have been displayed around the world and received excellent reviews in the international press. The future is of course unknown but our heritage will always remain and our commitment to craftsmanship, design and style will not be compromised.