Simon Dubouloz
Motorcycle saddle maker
Plan-les-Ouates

« The diamonds must be sewn perfectly symmetrically. I never let a saddle out of my workshop that doesn’t stick to the millimeter. »

Simon Dubouloz grew up in the leather workshop of his mother Chris Murner and developed his taste for leather work there. After a CFC as a motorcycle mechanic, he perfected his skills in motorcycle upholstery and created his own saddles so that they were as ergonomic and aesthetic as possible. Since 2015, he has also been a motorcycle mechanic for various riders and teams in the world championship.

« I make some 150 saddles a year and I keep all the templates. So far, they are all unique. »

Simon Dubouloz begins by making cardboard templates that serve as a support for cutting out the frame of his seat. Once the foam has been added, he dresses it in leather, alcantara, imitation leather or neoprene and then decorates it with embroidery. He renovates and designs saddles for motorcycle world champions like Thomas Lüthi or Valentino Rossi as well as for garages and individuals.

Distinction

2019, third prize for emerging artists, Swiss Arts and Crafts

Links

https://www.facebook.com/selleriemotodubouloz/

https://www.instagram.com/selleriemotodubouloz/

https://www.actumoto.ch/2019/06/03/simon-dubouloz-sellier-et-mecano-en-gp-et-en-endurance/

https://acidmoto.ch/cms/content/news/2016/11/24/reportage-video-sellerie-moto-dubouloz-carouge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwsZc19PqMo&frags=pl%2Cwn

https://www.tdg.ch/culture/tierce-gagnant-maroquinerie-art/story/14975174

Homofaber: https://www.homofaber.com/en/artisans/simon-dubouloz-saddle-making-switzerland