I got the best deal on leather here! They have an extensive inventory and Frank made sure I got what I was looking for. Definitely 5*****! read more

I truly appreciate Frank and Raphael for helping me start a project with them! Both are very nice and honest people who wants the best for your product. They are knowledgeable with their craft and produce such refined and sublime work. It's evident with the clients they work with from high end brands that they're work is up in that aesthetic. I have seen their work and it truly belongs in Paris Fashion Week! And from my experience with working with leather sample makers in Los Angeles, no one is like The Ortu Leather team. Don't waste your time going to the other ones!! ORTU Leather will make your leather sample AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! read more

If I could give them 10 stars I would. Frank and Raphael are extremely helpful and knowledgeable and will help you with any leather project you have. I had a sample made and I'm so in love with it I don't want to sell it! Walking out I'm always amazed at the other projects their team is working on. If you need a pattern, sample, or production, this is the place. Save yourself some time (and headache) and go to ORTU if you need top quality craftsmanship!! read more

Ortu leather is outstanding. The owner, Frank, makes sure your garment is exactly the way you want it. I have nothing but great things to say about my experience working with them. I highly recommend Ortu for your leather sample and production needs. read more

WOW!!! I stopped by Ortu Leather while I was in fashion district in LA. This was my first time shopping for leather, ever, and I can say that I was very satisfied with my purchase. I paid $68 for three hides of leather. Two hides were $20 each and the other one was $3.50 per foot. The quality of the leather is superb. Not only was I very impressed by the quality and price of the leather, but also I was very pleased with the customer service. The staff asked me what I was looking for, what project I was trying to accomplish and what was my budget, to help accommodate my needs. All in all, I would recommend Ortu Leather to anyone who is looking to purchase good quality leather imported from Italy, Spain, France.... I will be ordering my leather online from their store, and if I'm ever in Los Angeles I will definitely stop by!!! read more

If you are looking for any kind of leather services, this is your place! My wife and I were looking for a leather supplier to help us with a project when I found Ortu leather through an online search. After seeing all the amazing reviews I knew that we needed to go there and meet these guys!!! On my first visit, I met with Raphael and Frank, and right on the spot I could see that they are incredible professionals, super knowledgeable, and with amazing charisma and attitude! You can see their passion for leather and for what they do. We already met twice in the past weeks, and both times they took the time to sit with my wife and I to talk about our project, understand our needs, and put us in the right direction. We are really glad we went there, not only because they really know what they are doing, but also because they made us feel comfortable, and they are willing to help you to achieve what you want. If you are looking for leather, outstanding customer service, professionalism, and quality, Ortu Leather is the place! read more

When I'm looking for the best quality leather and advice on my leather designs, Ortu Leather is always my first stop. These guys not only know their knowledge in leather but are also more than willing to help advise which leathers are best used for design. Their design services are amazing and they are so simple to work with. My first leather jacket design I worked on with Ortu's team was pretty much perfect on the first try! Their services are amazing, their staff is always helpful and supportive, and they are a great source for leathers in this town! read more

I had a wonderful experience working with Ortu. Both Frank and Rafael are great and highly experienced. Frank gave me ideas on how to construct my bag in a nicer and more elevated way. I will definitely continue working with Ortu. read more

whether you are an up and coming designer or an established brand, the people at ortu leather will treat you like you are vip. our company had them develop a leather stamp and a couple of leather jackets for men and women. if you don't know much about leather, frank will walk you through all that you need to know. as a designer, i love to talk to another designer. raphael will help you source anything you need for the jacket and daniel will source the perfect leather. they have technicians and pattern makers who only work on leather. unlike fabric, you really need to understand how to design based on the quality and skin. you'll love working with them whether you are an expert or a novice. in all cases, you are in good hands. their sampling and turn around times are quick and timely. i would recommend ortu leather to anyone looking to develop bags, jackets, or any other leather projects. read more

I love everyone at Ortu Leather! From the first moment I met Frank, Raphael, and Daniel, they made me feel so welcome. I am new to the fashion industry, helping my sister establish her handbag line, and the insight and guidance Frank and Raphael are providing me with is so helpful. In addition, the quality of the craftsmanship done for my sister's leather handbags is outstanding. They are so attentive to design detail and only produce top quality work. At Ortu Leather, you'll not only get the absolute best work, but the best people creating that work. read more

Frank, Raphael, and Daniel are the best in the business! They are so helpful with each project I bring in. From start to finish, and every detail in-between... these are the men you want to help you come out with an exquisite product. They understand and always strive for quality! I always leave having made progress, as Frank is so good about sitting down with me and taking note of every detail that I want going into a piece. They keep stock of so many gorgeous hides that you can bring them a great idea and choose a beautiful skin to make it in when you get there! I feel lucky to have stumbled upon ORTU, and I will surely be working with them through my career as a designer! read more

Frank and Raphael of Ortu Leather are very professional and experienced leather craftsmen. I appreciate the time they take to inform me on leather and hardware options for my handbag design. They practice complete discretion in the design process and ensure design protection of my products. I will continue to use their services and highly recommend them to all fashion design professionals. read more

The best prices! And the best customer service. The location is very convenient to Dtla fashion designers. ORTU has been a life saver on several of my last minute projects. Check them out and tell a friend! read more

First time buying leather for my startup company. Daniel was extremely nice and so is the other gentlemen, I got a great deal and will return in the future. I highly recommend this place! It's just hard to find somewhere to park. read more

I can not say enough about Ortu Leather without sounding like I am in love! In a world of imports and cheap knockoffs, I have found an amazing company DTLA at Ortu Leather! Where creativity, craftsmanship , honesty , passion and perfection still exist. Jan read more

The prices are fantastic!! My friend Addi helped me the other day! She opened my eyes to the best quality leather I've ever seen before. I will be coming back soon! read more

Great selection of really consistent quality skins. Frank is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Great spot that I am so happy to have found! read more

Misogynistic, rude, time wasters. Emailed back and forth with pictures and descriptions of what I was looking for. Was told they had lots of samples exactly like what I wanted (specifically 12) so drove over to see. First no one acknowledged my presence, finally I got someone to help me and it became clear immediately that they didn't have what I was looking for. I tried to talk to the guy who emailed me but the old guy patronizingly told me to stop talking to him, for reasons that I'm not totally clear on. I have no idea why they have such good reviews. Go to united leather or Caldelle. read more

I buy all my leather from Ortu online! The best prices! The best quality! Raphael will make sure I'm satisfied with every order, he's a sweetheart! I'm excited to shop there in person sometime, I'll be like a kid in a candy store! :) read more

Raphael was able to get me the best quality leather and his advice was priceless. I love their prices and how well they take care of customers. I am sending everyone I know to try it out, for all leather needs! read more

I highly recommend ORTU for your leather needs, I purchased some beautiful leather I honestly am so in love with it so beautiful the quality is superb. Raphael helped me and gave me some pointers it's a breath of fresh air when someone cares for your product as much as you do! It was my first time purchasing leather, I stopped by the fashion district and cannot tell you how much of a bad experience I had I wish I had save my money specifically for this shop. Thank you Raphael for a great experience, customer service and quality! read more

Amazing! Frank was so helpful and friendly. It was a great day in the remnant bin, I found some excellently sized pieces of beautiful colored and metallic leathers. I payed $40 for a huge bag full of leather scraps. Make sure to bring cash if you are planning on buying remnants. This is the best place to buy leather in Los Angeles. read more

I had a great time at ORTU leather. Raphael helped me, and though I wasn't quite sure what I was looking for, he was so helpful in helping me find some beautiful Italian calf. Their selection of lambskin leathers is the best that I've seen, really spectacular, and so, so many colors! read more

I had been looking for a leather manufacturer to make my belt, which has a lot of special features for years. With no success until I found Ortu. Raphael, Frank and Daniel are great! They are such professionals, knowledgable and fun to work with! The quality of my belt far exceeded my expectations. read more

I went to Ortu leather earlier this morning. I was kind of weirded out that it is in a apartment or condo type building and you have to sign in. but i went ahead and went in. I was looking for a large piece of leather but not looking to buy a whole hide for my Halloween project. most places only have scraps that are only a few inches wide and whole hides(sav more leather). I am so glad I went in. I was greated right away and shown around. They have a large selection of small hides that are a few feet for $20 along with larger full hides that they sell by the square foot. I found exactly what color I wanted and was even helped out finding the largest possible piece in the $20 section. They also have a better selection of scraps that they sell by the pound. $6/pound. and these were actually nice usable scraps! The personal attention, the help along the way, and spacious layout made m so comfortable. I will be returning for any additional leather needs. P.S. most their leather seemed to be the clothes/upholstery type. read more

Ortu Leather is as good as it gets for leather pelts, product development or manufacturing in downtown LA or anywhere. Frank and Daniel are amazing collaborators, with a wealth of information. It not just the smooth French accent that will win you over, its the entire experience from purchase to product that will capture you and bring you back for evermore. read more

Came here as a student from Otis College to get my handbag design done for a project. I worked with Frank and had a wonderful experience! Ortu leather is very helpful and enthusiastic about their work and helped me bring my vision to life. Frank is very understanding and truly wanted to help me reach my goal! I was very happy with the results and would definitely come back to work with them again! read more

Great selection of leather and excellent service! Raphael is very knowledgeable and makes you feel welcome!

I love going to ORTU leather for my leather and production needs! Frank and Raphael are always so kind and helpful. Frank will take his time and go over every detail of your project and will make sure that he is getting it right. He's been very helpful and informative from start to finish. They have been on time with all of my samples and production. I am thankful that I found them to work with - it's been a great experience! read more

I can't recommend Ortu Leather enough!! As a beginning designer, the entire manufacturing process can be quite daunting. However, under the guidance of Frank and Raphael, I've been in the best hands possible. They are patient, thorough and are always ready to give an opinion on how to make things better. And they aren't done until they are convinced that you are perfectly happy with what they have produced. I trust them immensely and would recommend anyone to them. They have a great crew of people and are always focused on being a good and ethical employer, which is hard to find in the manufacturing industry. Their turnaround time is extraordinary and they are always making sure to follow up to get any feedback on the process and the product. I sincerely appreciate their professionalism and feel like they are equally invested in the success of my product launch. read more

Best prices around town! Highly recommend:) very friendly and helpful! Quality leather at great prices! Best around town!!! Will be returning. read more

The Best in The Industry! Frank has The best eye and makes my designs Even better. Go here If you need anything made with leather!

I recently met with Raphael and Frank at Ortu for an initial meeting to discuss my new handbag line and I had such a wonderful experience. I'm new to the fashion industry and they were patient and thorough as we discussed the in's and outs of my designs, sourcing, production and selling. I specifically appreciated their holistic approach and helpful feedback on how to use my own past career experience to sell and market in this new venture. They seem to genuinely love what they do and are very talented - their knowledge and experience in the leather industry is so apparent. I'm so glad I came here and am looking forward to continuing the design process! read more

My husband and I decided to recover our 1920s French club chairs. These chairs are my husband's pride and joy! We looked at all and I mean ALL the leather companies and although there were some fine leathers at reasonable prices, none of them had the exquisite 'hand' - a term our upholsterer used to explain why Ortu's leather was unique, exceptional! We were thrilled to have found the best leather in Los Angeles. Frank, Raphael, and Daniel are extremely knowledgable and the service is tres, tres bon! read more

My experience with the guys at Ortu Leather was a pleasant one. New to the fashion game, I came in with a vision and they delivered! I'm very pleased with the finished product and look forward to further business with these gentlemen. read more

After meeting with Frank and Raphael for a consultation to discuss the production of a leather jacket, I left wholly unimpressed with the lack of preparedness on ORTU's part. They had nothing to display, no catalog of swatches, no examples of finished work, took no measurements, showed no interest in how a jacket of their making might fit me specifically, and within the first five minutes informed me that I would be responsible for acquiring, at minimum, material for the lining of my jacket, not the "bespoke" experience expected, particularly for an organization with the reputation and yelp reviews that state otherwise. Frank conducted my consultation and Raphael sat silently at his desk contributing nothing aside from facilitating the $200 payment for the meeting at its conclusion. Frank was patronizing and generally gave me the impression he was totally uninterested. Before i met with ORTU, I was quoted the price of an average leather jacket, by Raphael, as costing between $1,000 and $2,500. At the end of our meeting I was told the estimated total cost for the finished product would be $2,300, which granted is within the original quote, but given the simple design, lack of features and very average and standard cow leather selected, I expected it to be on the lesser side of the original quote. That final price also does not include the consultation, or the material I would have had to source, buy, and supply to ORTU for the lining. The experience felt gross, as ORTU's air of undeserved entitlement overshadowed any redeemable work they may have done. I will not be conducting any business with them and ,in the future, will avoid doing business with them. read more

I went to ORTU Leather today because of the great reviews and I am so glad I did. They are so helpful! They asked me what I was working on and gave me recommendations of what leather would work best. I am so excited that I found this place and will definitely be back soon! read more

These guys are true craftsmen!! Working in the fashion industry quality is everything, and at Ortu they are all about quality! Raphael, Daniel and Frank are knowledgeable, friendly and professional. They each handle different aspects of the business and each worked with me through every step of my project to make sure it came out perfectly! I have them at the top of my list of leather contractors and will for sure be using them on all future projects. read more

I have recently had the pleasure of working with Frank and Raphael at Ortu leather. They are currently assisting me with my collection of handbags and clothing. Their work is impeccable and it's very clear that they know what they are doing and have a lot of experience. Their attention to detail is excellent. As a designer, this is a crucial element for me and I find working with them to be a very efficient process. The samples are just as beautiful as the final production quality. They also have a ton of high quality leather available at competitive pricing. Frank has been working in the business for a long time and has helped me refine my collection with helpful suggestions and a determination to make each piece perfect! He won't stop until we are happy. I would highly recommend investing in his partnership as it will prove to be worthwhile. read more

These guys were incredibly helpful and friendly. I was probably more of a hassle than was worth their while but they treated me like I was buying a ton of leather rather than just the little bit I was actually purchasing. read more