Harold’s Bags – Companions for a Lifetime Business-, Camera-, Messenger-Bags, Backpacks and Handbags for travel and leisure: The German manufacturer Harold’s designs bags that accompany throughout lives since 1936. The Harold’s Collections are distinguished by the modern interpretation of classic pieces and comprises diverse products that are equally sustainable, timeless and crafted expertly. The design of the products ranges in a tension field between tradition and innovation. Harold’s aim is to unite functionality with the special features of unadulterated leathers and traditional methods of leather processing. The beautiful character of the bags evolves through the unique patina that develops over the years of usage. The pieces tell every owner’s personal stor y.“In a world that is increasingly fast-paced, where more and more things evolve just to vanish again, we build bags that last.” – Thilo Schmelz, CEO & Director of Design in 3rd Generation.Harold’s formula for success is based on the long-standing experience with high quality leathers and the traditional craftsmanship that by now has been preserved and carried on for three generations. It all began when Nikolaus Schmelz laid the foundation for the manufactory in 1936 in Obertshausen, Germany. His son, Günter Schmelz, is part of the company since 1955. He systematically built long-standing and fair partnerships with foreign bag makers, first in Italy, later in Columbia and India. The carefully selected materials, the skilled craftsmanship and the extensive know-how lay the groundwork for the bags. Since 1999 is Thilo Schmelz, grandson of Nikolaus Schmelz, responsible for the fate of the company and leads it steadily towards sustainability. Additionally, to the existing factories abroad, the production in Germany has been resumed three years ago.
