The story of 26-year-old Leder Mode Limited is the story of vision and passion. In 1970, Tanners Limited, Leder Mode’s sister company, supplied over 40 major shoe manufacturers on the island and in North America with high quality leather. However, with the advent of the free market system, 10 years later it became clear that local shoe manufacturers could no longer compete with inexpensive imported shoes. Mr. Barclay Ewart decided to start his own shoe manufacturing company. This new company would utilize the local hides and skins, which his Tannery was processing on a daily basis and would focus on leather fashion, from which its name is derived – Leder Mode is German for Leather Fashion!

To this day, the hides and skins used in all Leder Mode products are carefully selected from organically grown Jamaican cattle to begin the creation of remarkable lifestyle pieces. From safety boots and gloves to sandals and handbags, fashion belts to novelty items, Leder Mode Limited makes “everything leather”. Leder Mode’s team of highly skilled designers, managing and production staff then work closely together to create incredibly stylish and world-class products. Pay close attention to the tasteful line of LM branded full grain leather sandals, handbags and belts conceived by London trained textile designer Mrs. Deirdre Ewart!
Over the years, Leder Mode has forged a strong partnership with international consultants who provide world-class technical support to our Production process.
Through its flagship label LM, Leder Mode has established brands with unique personalities such as:
1. Ritalino by LM: ladies and men’s dress shoes; nurses’ shoes and ladies’ safety shoes.
2. Scoolers by LM: children’s Back to School shoes.
3. Trails by LM: Men’s Safety Boots
4. Comfort Plus by LM: Men’s Safety Boots.
5. Tanners Gloves by LM: Safety Gloves
6. LM: Handbags, sandals and personalized novelty and gift items.

As the Caribbean’s leader in the manufacture of fine leather products, Leder Mode remains committed to creating top of the line products and truly Jamaican!