Family Owned & Operated Since 1984
Redefining Everyday Essentials
Discover our collection of beautifully- designed leather essentials. Each piece embodies a bohemian aesthetic, breezy attitude, and independent spirit.
After three decades of working with leather, we've created heirloom-quality pieces that ripen with age. We hand-select each hide and use a unique blend of natural dyes so the natural character of each leather shines through.
The Embodiment
of Better
Each Latico bag is handmade with love by talented artisans throughout South America and India. We're passionate about environmental sustainability and giving back — our leathers are byproducts of the meat and dairy industry that would otherwise go to waste.
Additionally, we donate 10 meals to Feeding America for every purchase made on our website. Thanks to our loyal customers, we've been able to donate 150,000 meals and counting to this incredible organization.
What Sets Us Apart
Crafted from 100% Genuine Leather
Affordable & Environmentally Conscious
About Our Founders
Founder and CEO Paul Schreiber started Latico Leathers fresh out of college in 1984. He began selling leather goods out of his trunk in NYC, and soon enough, specialty boutiques in Greenwich Village couldn't keep his merchandise in stock. Bands like the Grateful Dead eventually became fans of his genuine leather bags, and Latico grew into its identity as a leather goods company with a rock and roll twist.
Paul met his wife Lainie — an uptown girl with a New York fashion background — and the two launched a celebrated women’s line. The unique artisan linings, unexpected leather treatments, and extensive interior organization created during that time would come to define Latico’s signature style.
Today, our customers refer to us as their “one-stop shop” for quality leather goods. In fact, over 80% of our business comes from repeat customers. We can’t thank you enough for your ongoing support!
"Just as we've demonstrated our success in designing and manufacturing quality investment pieces, we've also achieved a high level of customer satisfaction by listening and responding to our loyal customers."
- Paul & Lainie Schreiber, Founders of Latico Leathers
THE LATICO DIFFERENCE
- Family-run since 1984, we handcraft leather handbags, wallets, and accessories with boho-vibes + individual style.
- Sustainable leathers are byproducts of the meat and dairy industry that would otherwise go to waste.
- Everyday bags blend exceptional leather quality with practical versatility.
ABOUT THE Mateo Backpack
VERSATILE EVERYDAY USE
Pockets with purpose & functional storage perfect for your day-to-day.
100% FULL GRAIN LEATHER
Highest quality leather grade. Durable & buttery-soft.
HANDBAG DESIGNER AWARD
Recipient of the 2020 Carlos Falchi Iconolast Lifetime Achievement Award.
DESIGNED TO LAST
Latico handcrafts timeless leather goods that get better with age and wear.
FAQ
Since 1984, we’ve perfected the craft of heirloom-quality full-grain leather essentials. Each Latico bag is handcrafted by talented global artisans. Nothing is made in China. We're passionate about environmental sustainability — our leathers are byproducts of the meat and dairy industry that would otherwise go to waste.
NJ family-run since 1984, we design a better bag! Look for extensive interior organization, hidden compartments, and unique leather treatments. We're thrilled and proud to have won the 2020 Independent Handbag Designer Award. Check out 30k+ 5-star reviews.
Take our 30-second personalized Style Quiz and get matched with the perfect bag!
We donate 10 meals to Feeding America's nationwide network of food banks for every purchase made. We've been able to donate over 100k meals so far.
We offer free USA ground shipping & ship internationally. We do our best to ship within 2 business days.
We accept returns and exchanges of new and unworn merchandise with original tags within 30 days. Please note, International sales + items from our sale section are final sale.