Journal
Notes from the Via del Proconsolo atelier.
Articles for those who want to understand how Florentine artisan leather really works. Nothing to sell, no half-measures.
How Florentine leather is made — the Riva way
Real Florentine leather is not a brand. It is a method. The full vegetable tanning process, from raw hide to finished vacchetta, step by step…
The real Florence leather atelier guide
How to find authentic artisans in 2026, and what separates them from the markets. Five tests every visitor can apply before they buy…
Bespoke leather atelier in Florence: how it really works
Bespoke is a word used often. Often wrong. In this piece we try to explain what actually happens when a client walks into the workshop and…
Leather jacket in Florence: how to spot the real one
Florence sells leather on every corner. Markets, shop windows, stalls, real ateliers. For a visitor on holiday, telling a true leather…
Artisan leather vs synthetic: what changes after 10 years
A leather jacket costs three times a synthetic one. The choice seems simple until you look at both garments after ten years. For three…