Designed and Handmade at a craft-shop in Sai Gon
A perfect choice for those who value authenticity and embrace eco-responsibility
Thanhsimone is a Vietnamese brand specializing in high-quality handmade leather goods. Founded by landscape architect Le Thanh, the brand’s story began during her time as a student at Hanoi University of Architecture. While conducting field surveys, Le Thanh was captivated by the leather bags she encountered on the streets. The timeless appeal of handmade leather goods left a lasting impression on her.
Driven by this newfound passion, she taught herself how to craft leather bags using simple tools and materials. What began as personal creations soon expanded to thoughtful gifts for friends. Her vision quickly evolved into a dream of establishing an artisanal leather goods workshop.
Thanhsimone draws its inspiration from the rich traditions of France’s handmade leather industry. With her love for nature and admiration for the refined elegance of French design, Le Thanh is committed to defining a unique style—blending classic craftsmanship, modern trends, and architectural elements into every piece.
PURSUING PASSION, QUIETLY CRAFTING
While living in France, Le Thanh remained devoted to her passion for handmade leather goods. Crafting became a form of therapy—helping her relax and recharge with positive energy.
By day, she balanced her studies and work. By night, she continued crafting leather goods. However, she faced a unique challenge: how to create leather products quietly, so as not to disturb her beloved neighbors.
This led her to innovate. She explored a new method of assembling pieces of leather without stitching—crafting complete bags and items without the need for hammering holes. This approach eliminated noise while maintaining the integrity and elegance of her designs.
Returning to Vietnam in 2020, Le Thanh established a craft workshop in Saigon. Together with the ThanhSimone team, she has since created distinctive leather designs, particularly featuring high-quality vegetable-tanned leather.
A Craft Workshop Filled with Joy
We built this workshop with a desire to preserve precious values in craftsmanship and sustainable production. Here, we share our inspiration with others. Customers can see how we work and feel the value of our handmade items by touching them. With skillful hands and careful attention to detail, we refine every piece. Together, we learn, create, share, and laugh every day. Teamwork is how we solve problems and bring our vision to life.
With Total Respect for Nature
Our brand is sustainably built inside and out—from the products we create to the processes we implement, and even the suppliers we work with. We aim to dedicate ourselves to the responsibility of producing high-quality, sustainable leather goods that are both beautiful and functional.
We believe that kindness is not only about being kind to ourselves and each other but also about being kind to our planet.
Be kind and be positive, always.
Thank you for being a part of our journey.
“We believe in building a community of mindful consumers and a socially responsible business.
Together, we choose sustainable beauty.”
– Thanh
