Our use of 'Aplomb' encapsulates our mission: to craft premium leather goods tailored to each client’s unique vision of self-expression.
Our story begins where all the best ones do; New York City.
Born and raised in a family with a deep legacy of leather sourcing, Alik Alfus spent his childhood days shuttling between high school and the hardworking hustle of the Garment District. Determined to forge his own path, Alik developed a passion for storytelling and sustainable living alike. Armed with this newfound knowledge, Alik set out alongside his father on quests across Italy, France, Spain, and Turkey to uncover the world’s most beautiful leathers. He lived in tanneries, helmed the machinery, and came out with a lifelong reverence for this exquisite natural material. After a stint in London took him into the limelight as a cast member on the BAFTA award-winning Made in Chelsea, he returned to his hometown to make it on his own. The launch of Atelier Aplomb represents the culmination of his global experiences, New York roots, and personal ethos. It’s a company focused on artful simplicity and unabashed self expression. And its story is just beginning.
Tradition, quality, craftsmanship and design above all else.
We're artists at heart, and this perspective fuels our fearless pursuit of self expression.
Our founder, Alik Aflus, draws from a rich family heritage of three generations in exceptional leather sourcing. He brings this legacy, along with contemporary craftsmanship and the timeless elegance of New York style, to our bespoke, made-to-measure, and ready-to-wear collections.
A relentless pursuit across Italy, France, Spain, and Turkey, Atelier Aplomb unearths the most sumptuous and beautiful leathers the world has to offer. We’re talking colors, textures, and a quality that you’ve likely never experienced before, and all conveniently located in the heart of SoHo.Devoted to small batch and made-to-measure production, we honor these precious materials by only using what we need. Sustainability is cardinal, “waste” isn’t in our vocabulary - even our leather off-cuts are transformed into exclusive bags & accessories, one-of-a-kind heirlooms or for collaboratory projects.
As our use of 'Aplomb' encapsulates our mission: to craft premium leather goods tailored to each client’s unique vision of self-expression.
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