La Côte - The saddler, tough on leather and hand-sewn

March 30, 2017, text by Didier Sandoz, photography by Sigfredo Haro

Olivier de Mestral gave up a banking career to work on skins and curls. He reveals his activity during the Days of crafts.

Part of his family made a career in law and justice. He had initially chosen the path of banking and wealth management. But what really attracts and fascinates Olivier de Mestral from an early age is above all leather. The banking turmoil of the last decade has finally convinced anyone who has not yet turned 40 to make his passion his profession.