Founded in Philadelphia in 1891, Belber is a heritage American leather goods brand.

Belber is an American leather goods company that was established in 1891 when two school-age brothers, Aaron and Henry Belber, scraped together $200 to start making luggage in a South Philadelphia basement. The Belber brothers, aged just 14 and 17, worked 10 hours a day, 6 days a week, hand-stitching luggage. Their vision was to create elegant travel bags that were as stylish as they were functional. They recognized the growing demand for high quality, unique leather goods. Among their many in...

Belber is an American leather goods company that was established in 1891 when two school-age brothers, Aaron and Henry Belber, scraped together $200 to start making luggage in a South Philadelphia basement. The Belber brothers, aged just 14 and 17, worked 10 hours a day, 6 days a week, hand-stitching luggage. Their vision was to create elegant travel bags that were as stylish as they were functional. They recognized the growing demand for high quality, unique leather goods. Among their many innovations were their state-of-the-art locking systems and the creation of the first matching luggage sets. This is how the Belber motto ‘As Modern as Tomorrow’ was born. That motto still rings true today as Belber continues its tradition of bringing historical craftsmanship and modern functionality together in every piece. In 1891, the focus was on luggage for long-distance journeys, for adventurers travelling by sea and rail. Today, Belber’s design team and expert leather craftsmen create collections for the urban nomad – the busy modern professional on the go. Their distinctive lines include unisex handmade leather bags, canvas bags and small leather goods. All with the unmistakable hallmarks of the iconic Belber style and carefully designed functionality. Drawing on the strong Belber design heritage, details such as corner pieces and handles inspired by the luggage of a bygone era are combined with vibrant color combinations, multiple pockets and those little details to keep the wearer up to speed in today’s fast-paced technological world.