At Martin Dingman Leathergoods the story is told in every wallet, belt strap and shoe. It does not begin with raw materials, but with ideals that have been Martin's for a lifetime, ideals that express themselves in every stitch on every piece. On most days we find Martin traveling a rural winding road to his studio in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. And we wonder ... Doesn't a man who spends his day creating magnificent leathergoods belong in New York, Paris, or even Milan? Possibly, but a man has to go where his story takes him, and Martin's story has always carried him home to his wife, his children and to the heartland of America, where he spent his boyhood years.In 1985, after driving the entire country, launching the upstart Rainbow Neckwear, Martin began a second venture, this time in leathergoods. During the next five years he built a leather accessory business for a highly recognized American luxury brand. However, five years of corporate bureaucracy and pacifying accountants reawakened Martin's insatiable desire to once again create the very best.In July 1990, Martin Dingman Leathergoods was born. Since that day Martin continues to travel the world, relentlessly in search of premier skins and refined hardware to build his handmade collections of exquisite footwear and accessories. He is highly passionate and committed to nothing less. If creating the finest means selling less, then Martin's ultimate goal is to create one piece so fine, that when the man who originally owned it has finally gone, his son can merely hold it and feel his father's presence.