1969
The history of Ateliers Fourès begins in 1969, when Rosine and Jean-Louis Fourès, husband and wife, founded the company and settled in Graulhet, 40 minutes from Toulouse.
At that time, Graulhet was the world capital of leather with more than 300 active tanneries and leather goods factories. Leatherwork was the expertise that brought the city to life, and Rosine and Jean-Louis surrounded themselves with the best craftsmen to make their small leather goods in exceptionally supple leathers.
Unlike most leather goods stores that manufacture unbranded products for wholesale distributors, Ateliers Fourès manufactures its products in its workshop in Graulhet and markets them under its own brand.
The globalization boom in the 80s and 90s did enormous harm to the French leather industry. Despite waves of closures and relocations, the Ateliers Fourès remained in France, in Graulhet, and had up to 20 artisans.
1996
It was in 1996 that the couple, André Mazars and Véronique Brogniart, both employees of Ateliers Fourès, took over the company.
Under their leadership, the company recovered and diversified, while continuing to work with the leather industry players who remained in Graulhet.
In addition to the historic range of small leather goods, there are lines of bags and a men's range which greatly contribute to the brand's success.
10 new artisans are joining the teams to bring these new innovative collections to life.
2016
In 2016, a young couple of entrepreneurs took over the company: Amandine Guy-Gras and Logan Guy. Both passionate about leather goods, they invested in modernizing the company and its products while preserving the soul of the brand. A great challenge for which Véronique remains at their side.
Artisanal know-how, local collaboration, beautiful materials and vibrant colors remain the essence of Ateliers Fourès.
It was also in 2016 that the Ateliers Fourès brand was awarded theEPV state label: Entreprise du Patrimoine du Vivant . This label is the consecration and recognition of more than 50 years of unique and rare artisanal know-how.
The company continues to grow and now has just under 50 expert and passionate craftsmen. The know-how of each is rare and precious. It has been preserved and passed down through the generations of couples of entrepreneurs who have succeeded one another for over fifty years.
It is this know-how, which defines the Ateliers Fourès, that we wish to show you through our collections of leather bags, our men's and women's wallets, our leather belts...
In short...
Ateliers Fourès is a rich history, passionate entrepreneurs, nearly 50 talented artisans, full-grain leather of exceptional quality, vibrant and subtle colors, a local ecosystem. Come and discover it in the flesh! 😊
And for the Sherlock Holmeses who will have noticed... we only talk about our Graulhetois workshop while our name is conjugated in the plural... Meet here to solve this mystery
