Melissa Simpson has worked in the leather industry for over fifteen years covering all aspects of the handbag and accessories trade ranging from samplemaking, patternmaking, benchwork and machining gaining a very high level of expertise.

Prior to working, she studied Manufacture and production of Leathergoods at Cordwainers College, London from 1987 to 1989.

From 1989 to 1999 Melissa worked with 3 different companies, her last job being seven years making handbags, after which Melissa set up her own business offering her services as a leatherworker. A varied range of work has since been undertaken from making handbags for fashion designers to making gaiter car components and visor leather helmets for vintage car companies

Melissa launched her own collection of handbags and accessories at the East London Design show in December 2002 and received a good deal of interest from the public.

Summer 2003 at the East London Design Show, Melissa won the best product award for her unique bags combined with skillful craftsmanship.

And is quickly becoming renowned for the extremely high quality craftsmanship combined with strong contemporary classic designs.

October 2003, Melissa exhibited at Chelsea Crafts Fair.