RESPONSIBILITY
As a modern leather house, ARMA creates the finer classics to last a lifetime. Through modern heritage and quality craftsmanship we deliver wardrobe essentials that transcend trends but are never boring. Our garments are timeless yet bold, quiet yet instantly recognizable and always designed with the wearer in mind. ARMA designs the pieces you can actually live your life in.
At ARMA we encourage you to invest into timelesspieces that can be passed from one generation to the next, because we believe that leather gets better with age.
Established in 1985, ARMA has remained a family business.
Built upon the belief that timeless, well-crafted pieces have no competition, ARMA has continued to develop itself as a modern leather specialist. Leather gets better with age, and similarly ARMA has continued to grow and mature over time making experience and the ability to adapt our best allies.
Originally founded by their father in the mid-eighties, the second generation of the family - siblings Maral and Arden - are now leading the modern leather house into its next era. Having worked within the business from a young age, the duo has a deep understanding of the leather production process and is ready to further build upon their family’s legacy. Always putting longevity above fast fashion trends.
As a modern specialist, ARMA is the go-to for thoughtfully crafted, high quality leather garments, as well as the fabrications to complete that look. As we don’t believe in continuous newness, we carry an essential line, including items that remain consistent throughout. Based on the demand for these items, we replenish accordingly.
ARMA stands for sophisticated design, elevated materials and flawless fits; the brand explores the strength of simplistic shapes that speak to discretion. Leather is at the core of the brand: from touch to color and finishing, traditional crafting techniques are continuously used to create modern takes on the fabrications and textures we all know so well. As foundations of any well curated wardrobe, classic designs build the appeal of a modern uniform through signature details and precise craftsmanship.
What makes our story unique is that we control two-thirds of our production process. In 2018, we opened our newly renovated production facilities in Turkey, giving us the agility and flexibility essential in today’s world. This direct oversight allows us to ensure consistency in quality, working conditions, and ethical standards across our manufacturing. In addition to producing for the ARMA brand, we are also proud manufacturing partners to several international high-end fashion labels.
Sustainability is a central part of our production ethos. By operating our own factories, we have a greater ability to implement and monitor responsible practices — from minimizing waste to optimizing energy use. The leather we use is a by-product of the meat industry, which means no animals are raised specifically for their hides. This approach supports a circular use of materials that would otherwise go to waste.
All partners in our supply chain are aligned with the Leather Working Group (LWG), an international organization dedicated to promoting environmental best practices in leather manufacturing. This alignment ensures that every step, from sourcing raw hides to the final stitching, meets environmental and ethical standards. Next to that, we are also a proud member of the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI), reinforcing our commitment to fair working conditions and ethical business practices throughout our supply chain. By owning and overseeing such a significant portion of our process, we’re not only delivering on quality but are also committed to taking real steps towards a more sustainable future in fashion.