ABOUT ALPîNE

The Story of Alpîne

My name is Mary. I’m a designer and leatherworker. My family moved to Switzerland with our dog Bonnie, an 8 year old black lab when I was 8 years old.  We travelled by boat to Genoa and over the Italian Alps into Switzerland.  Legendary for their cozy, elegant resorts, the Alps are the inspiration behind Alpine.  The Alpîne look is a style reminiscent of cozy mountain villages where tradition and craft were valued. Every piece I create reflects my love for the mountains and the enduring bond between people and their animals.

How Alpîne began

When I was a graduate student, living with my first English Bull Terrier, her leather leash broke. I remembered the sturdy, beautifully made leashes I’d seen at home in Switzerland and traveled back to replace it. Somewhere in that moment, it occurred to me that I might try making them myself.  And so, a small company - Alpîne - was born. 

Today

What began as a company for dogs, making leather collars and leashes, now specializes in BioThane gear for dogs as well as select bags and other specialty accessories with leather and sheepskin. A single broken leash led to a lifelong craft—one that celebrates  simplicity, and exceptional quality and customer service.

Alpîne is a small family run company based in New England.

Our Motto is: Strive always to be like a Swiss watch: open face, busy hands, pure gold, well regulated, great style, always on time, and full of good works. Swiss Anonymous