Goudleeratelier Van Soest has been honoured as the best accessory designer at the Isis Fashion Awards 2024 — recognition for the craft of gilded leather on the international fashion stage.

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to put gilded leather on the map with these beautiful accessories. Gilded leather is still unknown to the wider public, and there is no greater honour than to…

A beautiful article in NRC Handelsblad about gilded leather and the work of Sebastiaan van Soest.

Goudleeratelier Van Soest at Masterly The Hague — a celebration of Dutch craftsmanship during Dutch Design Week.

A collaboration with designer Edward van Vliet — gilded leather panels with a contemporary pattern translated into the traditional craft.

A collaboration with VJR Jewels — gilded leather meets fine jewellery in a unique collection.

A wonderful interview in Eismas Schildersblad about the craft of gilded leather, the atelier, and the future of this rare material.