BEHIND THE BRAND

Lucy is a designer and artisan, from Cambridge, England.

She formally trained at Cordwainer’s College, London, specialising in accessory design, at degree level. Lucy gained membership to The Worshipful Company of Cordwainer’s, after receiving their award for Excellence in Leather-craft, upon graduating in 2012.

Lucy has specialised in the design and production of luxury accessories ever since, and has contributed both technically, and creatively to many iconic brands during her time within the industry.

She continues to practice her craft within the Cockpit Arts community of makers, where her studio is situated amongst many other incredible artists and makers.

This opportunity has been possible due to the award funding from The Leathersellers Company, who offer sponsorship to leather makers, looking to grow their craft.

The official Pennsylvania state coat of arms featuring a shield with three black deer, a crest with a bald eagle, a pair of supporting animals, a ribbon with the state motto, and the text 'The Leathersellers' below.
Three circles with words: Masterfully, Locally, Consciously.
A black and white coat of arms featuring a shield with a chevron and three animals, topped with a crown. Two women stand on either side holding ribbons with the motto 'We Unite To Preserve Our Skills and History.' A banner below reads 'The Honourable Cordwainers Company.'
A dark brown leather tote bag placed on a vintage wooden table with a white marble top, against a plain white background.

After working within the industry for ten years, Lucy formally established her brand in 2022, as an answer to the increase in demand for English heritage craft, and low-impact production.

Her work is a blend of both contemporary and traditional craft techniques, to create sculptural pieces, of timeless simplicity.

Each bag is produced by hand within her studio, using Italian vegetable-tanned leather, and organic cottons.

100% of the leathers used come from tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG), a label responsible for assessing tanneries worldwide. Learn more

A woman in a white sweater and black jeans standing at a workbench, looking at a large black handbag on a pedestal. Two other bags are on the windowsill behind her, with trees visible outside.
A tan leather shoulder bag hanging against a plain background with a plant shadow in the background.
Green leather leaf shaped logo with black text saying 'Leather Working Group' inside.
Interior of a peach-colored handbag with a beige lining, featuring an inside zippered pocket and brand label "LUCY WELTON CAMBRIDGE."
Circular brown object with white text spelling 'LUCY WELTON CAMBRIDGE' in a ring.