Founded in 2011 as a retail leather-goods brand, River City Leather is a family-owned American manufacturer in southeastern Ohio that now makes products for other companies. Its work spans the process from design and tech packs through CNC cutting and UV printing, supporting private-label manufacturing. The company’s retail operation was closed on December 31, 2024.
River City Manufacturing CompanyRiver City Manufacturing began in 2011 as a handmade leather-goods brand in Gallipolis, Ohio, and has since grown into a 5,000-square-foot facility focused on making products for other companies. It helps brands develop and produce custom goods, while also offering a ready-to-brand catalog for the pet and specialty retail markets.GALLIPOLIS, OH
Duvall LeatherFounded in 2005 by master craftsman Nick Duvall, Duvall Leather handcrafts American-made leather goods in Pennsylvania, from everyday carry pieces to handbags and custom work. The Kingston-area company grew from Duvall’s basement workshop and an early specialty in historically accurate military reproductions into a contemporary leather-goods maker, while retaining its emphasis on traditional construction and small-batch production. Its private-label operation also provides in-house leather manufacturing from a 4,000-square-foot production facility.KINGSTON, PA
Carina New YorkEstablished in 1996, family-run Carina New York makes private-label garments through domestic, in-house cut-and-sew production in Manhattan’s Garment District. Founded by Alfred Sabetay after he learned fur and shearling work from his father, the company now works with his daughter Paula Stvan and specializes in leather and shearling, with production options for independent designers and established brands. Carina also turns production scraps into accessories, embellishments, and small home goods through its upcycling offering.NEW YORK, NY
Park Avenue TrimmingFamily-owned Park Avenue Trimming makes leather goods and components for designers and brands from its New York City factory, taking projects from samples through full production. Established in 1982 as a handbag factory, the business expanded in 2011 when founder Pierre Dabagh’s eldest son, Alex, opened Park Avenue Trimming. Its experienced artisans still handcraft the work in the heart of the Garment District, where the company serves clients of all sizes.New York, NY