Van Velze & Smith

Nothing extra is not about doing less. It is about doing only what matters. At Van Velze & Smith, every detail serves a purpose, and anything unnecessary is left behind. Quiet design, made to l...

Time Does the Finishing

No leather piece is ever truly finished when it leaves the workshop. Structure and form come first, but time brings familiarity, comfort and character. At Van Velze & Smith, we design for the y...

What We Don’t Make

A look at the choices we deliberately make by leaving things out. No trends, no shortcuts, no excess. Just honest materials and considered craftsmanship.

Made for the Everyday

Luxury does not live in rare moments. It lives in the everyday. At Van Velze & Smith, we create leather pieces meant to be used, softened, and shaped by daily life. This is craftsmanship design...

A Year Meant to Be Carried

The new year does not need urgency or reinvention. It needs intention. At Van Velze & Smith, we believe in pieces that do not reset with the calendar, but grow richer with time. This is an invi...

Between Seasons

A quiet moment between Christmas and the new year. A reminder that well-made things belong most in the everyday, not the rush.

Worn In, Not Worn Out

There is a difference between something that looks old and something that has lived. Creases, softened leather and quiet marks of use are not flaws, but proof of time well spent. At Van Velze &...

The Next Chapter of Leather Goods

A look at how modern craftsmanship is reshaping traditional leather goods. Strong structure, thoughtful details and timeless design built for the pace of today.

Crafted in Time

A reflection on the quiet craft of the season and the beauty of choosing things made with time, intention and care.

The Weight of Real Materials

This newsletter reflects on the unique presence and honesty of real materials like full grain leather and solid brass. It explains how these materials carry weight, depth and character that synthet...