Nette’ is the baby of California-born, UK-based designer Johnette' Taylor, who has blended laid-back West Coast style with sharp east London innovation to create a brand that reflects the best of both. From its start in 2010, Nette’s collection of handcrafted leather goods and accessories has grown from its origins in Brick Lanes Sunday Upmarket stall into a flourishing London brand.
Johnette’s passion for sewing began at an early age and her flair for design was developed through degree courses at the London College of Fashion and the Fashion Institute of Merchandising in Los Angeles. She later specialized in leather
craftsmanship, creating bespoke bags, wallets and small accessories from her design studio located at Cockpit Arts in Holborn, London.
A recipient of many craft awards including a Prince’s Trust grant in 2010 to start training and bursaries for her
outstanding work in leather making. Johnette’ handcrafts each piece from scratch, using high quality, locally sourced leather and fittings to create pieces that are a true reflection of classic London style.
Creating a new collection of travel goods is a new direction for Nette’, each piece will incorporate traditional saddle making
techniques all finished by hand using skills she has learned from master saddle maker James Adair.
Nette’ Leather goods offers old-fashioned quality with a modern twist. Each piece is hand-crafted in London, made to last and only gets better with age
Work history
Accessories DesignerNette' Leather Goods
London, United KingdomFull Time
Owner/Designer maker of the leather bag company nette'Leather Goods.
Skills
- Bag Design
- Leather Work
- Hand Sewing
- Hand Sketching
- Industrial Sewing
- Pattern Cutting
- Accessories Design
- Fashion Accessories
- Product Design
- 3D Design
Education
BA Fashion bags and Accessories, Product Design and InnovationLondon College of Fashion, UAL
London, United Kingdom
A course in bag construction from start to finish, from learning: pattern cutting, leather working, using industrial sewing machines and speciality leather making machinery.