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The Search of Excellence

We can only provide you with excellence by following a strict method to identify the master craftsmen who can be entrusted to bring our designs to life. We pledge we will only ever connect you with individuals who work according to our philosophy, wherever they may be.

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Archibald's workshops

Italy
Japan
Spain
Scotland
England
The Leather Bags Workshop
Florence, Italy

The Leather Bags Workshop

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The Copper Pans Workshop
Trento, Italy

The Copper Pans Workshop

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The Denim Jeans Factory
Kojima, Japan

The Denim Jeans Factory

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The Leather Sneakers Workshop
Mirandola, Italy

The Leather Sneakers Workshop

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The Bed Sheets and Linen Workshop
Udine, Italy

The Bed Sheets and Linen Workshop

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The Tailored Dress Shirts Workshop
Galliera-Veneta, Italy

The Tailored Dress Shirts Workshop

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The Acetate Eyewear Frames Workshop
Sabae, Japan

The Acetate Eyewear Frames Workshop

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The Small Leather Goods Workshop
Ubrique, Spain

The Small Leather Goods Workshop

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Fine Woolens - The Scottish Weaving Mill
Scotland

Fine Woolens - The Scottish Weaving Mill

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Fine Woolens - The Scottish Knitting Mill
Hawick, Scotland

Fine Woolens - The Scottish Knitting Mill

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The Leather Jackets Workshop
London, England

The Leather Jackets Workshop

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The Handmade Football Boots Workshop
Campoli, Italy

The Handmade Football Boots Workshop

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Archibald's workshops

The Leather Bags Workshop
The Leather Bags Workshop
Florence, Italy
The Copper Pans Workshop
The Copper Pans Workshop
Trento, Italy
The Denim Jeans Factory
The Denim Jeans Factory
Kojima, Japan
The Leather Sneakers Workshop
The Leather Sneakers Workshop
Mirandola, Italy
The Bed Sheets and Linen Workshop
The Bed Sheets and Linen Workshop
Udine, Italy
The Tailored Dress Shirts Workshop
The Tailored Dress Shirts Workshop
Galliera-Veneta, Italy
The Acetate Eyewear Frames Workshop
The Acetate Eyewear Frames Workshop
Sabae, Japan
The Small Leather Goods Workshop
The Small Leather Goods Workshop
Ubrique, Spain
Fine Woolens - The Scottish Weaving Mill
Fine Woolens - The Scottish Weaving Mill
Moray, Scotland
Fine Woolens - The Scottish Knitting Mill
Fine Woolens - The Scottish Knitting Mill
Hawick, Scotland
The Leather Jackets Workshop
The Leather Jackets Workshop
London, England
The Handmade Football Boots Workshop
The Handmade Football Boots Workshop
Campoli, Italy

The Kodawari philosophy

In Japan, master craftsmen are known as Shokunin and the most accomplished Shokunin, earn the title of Takumi. To truly appreciate these honours, one must understand the philosophy and dedication required to achieve them, not least that many highly skilled craftsmen spend their entire lives dedicated to their work, yet fail to achieve these titles. Rather, the title of Shokunin is only earned through an uncompromising and relentless devotion to a pursuit, art or activity at a highly advanced level. Disciples observe what their teacher does, and achieve mastery through osmosis. There is no room for complacency. This philosophy, known as Kodawari, can only ever occur when total focus is given to the subject matter when a breach of standard is unthinkable and compromise is intolerable The Japanese believe that Kodawari maintains quality in life and allows the rest of us to enjoy a better standard of living. The idea is that if new peaks were not continuously set, none would be reached and we would all languish in the depths of insignificance.

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Archibald was founded on the principle of bringing people together to celebrate quality, craftsmanship, and human excellence. We want to allow as many people as possible to own and enjoy items made by the world’s most talented craftsmen using only the finest materials.

With this in mind, we never intended to offer discounts or operate sales of any sort because our pricing approach didn’t build in an ability to do so. Traditional retail operates on the false-discount model, where the price they expect you to purchase for is generally different from the sticker price of the item being sold. We opted against these games and prioritized value, offering fair and transparent pricing as a fundamental tenet of our brand.

Over the past few years, we faced significant challenges that tested our resilience. From a craftsman altering product specifications without notice during the pandemic to delayed pre-orders of sneakers in early 2023, these events brought us to the brink. However, each challenge has ultimately strengthened our commitment to excellence. With lessons learned, we’ve worked hard to ensure that today, our brand is stronger—in product, systems, and service. Yet, we know there is always room for growth, and we remain focused on continually improving the experience we offer you.

More importantly, these issues, though resolved, caused frustration among some of our customers. While many of the negative reviews don’t reflect the extensive efforts made to resolve each incident—often resulting in happy outcomes—those experiences still prompted some customers to voice their dissatisfaction. We understand that each represents a moment where we could have done better, and we take each one seriously.

If our products intend to stand alongside those from brands we look up to, like Brunello Cucinelli, Loro Piana, Ermenegildo Zegna, and Loewe, then offering them through a more direct and inclusive pricing model should not compromise the level of service and experience that accompanies them. The artisans we work with have dedicated their lives to creating exceptional products, and anything less than an equally exceptional experience would do a disservice to their craft—and to you, our valued customers.

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