About Us

Established in 1990, the Leather Apparel Association (LAA) was founded by a group of retailers, manufacturers, tanners, cleaners and suppliers from across the United States whose purpose was to unify the industry. LAA members today account for approximately 60% of America's retail dollar volume in leather apparel.

LAA's goals were to:

• Establish an authoritative source for information on leather apparel
• Increase consumer awareness of and satisfaction with leather apparel
• Improve cooperation and relations within the trade to better serve the consumer
• Protect business interests of the industry
• Provide consumer education
• Enhance the prestige of leather
• Support a year round market for leather apparel

Today, members of the Leather Apparel Association are not only poised at the very top of their professions, but also stand firmly behind their goods and services. When purchasing a garment or service by an LAA member, consumers can be sure that they are getting the very best the leather industry has to offer. The LAA emblem - with its easily recognizable coat hanger logo can be found on members' apparel hangtags and on stickers in the windows of retail members' establishments. Very simply, the LAA represents good product, good service - and good business.

Leather Apparel Association Hangtag
Be sure to look for the Leather Apparel Association hangtag on leather garments in stores nationwide. This tag assures you that the garment you are purchasing is from a member of the Leather Apparel Association. The hangtag includes the LAA's guidelines for proper leather apparel care.

 Contact: Mina Behar
               Leather Apparel Association
               212.727.1210 x 209
               email: mbehar@leatherapparelassociation.com