About Us

Biography

Twenty years ago, Canadian artisan James M. Brooks founded Bike Leather Co. in Toronto, Canada, where he began his business crafting one-of-a-kind belts. From classic to funky, "Bike Leather" Belts were the hit accessory for the specialty jeans stores of downtown Toronto.

The Queen St. West scene spawned a line of belts and bags with a look of the classic/industrial combo, rivets over stitching, designed to be durable with a bold fashion sense. The bulletproof appearance of this early collection suited the 80s genre.

James moved to a rural village, where he now works from his studio and production workshop in Chelsea, Quebec, designing and creating unique pieces for select clients.

JMB pieces promise style and dedication to quality, produced with pride and superior craftsmanship.

Company

JMB Canada is nestled in the foothills of the Gatineau Park, Quebec. Staffed by three leathercraftsmen and an administrative and marketing assistant, we are intentionally small to stay flexible and provide personalized service to our customers. We are also committed to producing our superior-quality leather fashion accessories right here in Canada, rather than outsourcing production to foreign markets.

Mission

JMB's mission is simple:
We produce high-quality leather fashion accessories for discerning local and international consumers.

We are committed to designing sustainable products that will last a lifetime and reflect our passion for simple style without sacrificing quality and function. We are dedicated to providing a safe and gratifying work environment for our employees. Our community matters to us, and we routinely support local events and arts groups across our region.

JMB Canada. For Life.

How It's Made

Each piece is carefully designed to minimize the number of stitched panels and limit the use of hardware. Simplicity, form and function are our primary aesthetic goals. All of the work is bench-made in very limited production runs. Our leather is the highest-grade vegetable-tanned product, imported from South America and Europe. We choose solid brass and stainless steel harness hardware for our buckles and fasteners to deliver the highest performance and longevity in all the functional hardware used in our products.

The soul of the creator and the hand of the craftsman is in every piece.