About Us
Made here. Made differently.
Archive exists to make fewer, better things — and to keep the making close to home.
We work with specialist makers across Canada, from our Vancouver workshop to trusted footwear and leatherworking partners in Toronto and Montreal. Each brings deep technical knowledge to the process, from patterning and cutting to construction and finishing.
By working in small runs and keeping production deliberately close, we can focus on materials, construction and the people making each piece — rather than volume.
Keeping the craft close.
Canada has the skills to make exceptional footwear and leather goods. Much of that expertise simply operates out of the spotlight.
Archive exists to work with those makers, build lasting relationships and create a modern home for their knowledge.
Our Partners
Archive works with a small network of specialist makers across Canada. From footwear construction in Toronto to leather goods production in Montreal, each brings deep technical knowledge, precision and a respect for the materials.
We believe that expertise is still here—it just isn’t always easy to find. Our role is to bring these makers together, giving their craft a modern purpose while keeping the standards of the work intact.
The result is a collection shaped by many skilled hands, but held to one uncompromising standard.
Peter Feeney
Bespoke Shoemaker
Based in Toronto, Peter Feeney has spent over a decade refining the discipline of handcrafted bespoke footwear. His reputation is built on technical precision, strong construction, and a serious understanding of how a boot should fit and wear over time.
Corinne Bourget
Leather Goods Design & Manufacturing
Based in Montreal, Corinne Bourget brings deep technical knowledge of leather goods design and production to Archive. Through Atelier HOTELMOTEL, she works with a strong sense of proportion, utility, and material care, helping shape our travel pieces and accessories with the same long-view approach that defines the rest of the collection.
