Calf skin is a natural leather made from the hide of young cattle. It has a fine, smooth grain and a soft, supple handle, with a tighter grain structure than adult cowhide. Its combination of softness, durability and refined appearance makes it particularly suited to luxury footwear, handbags and small leather goods.

Founded in Antwerp by Dries Van Noten, the brand is known for its sophisticated use of colour, prints, textiles and historical references. Dries Van Noten graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and presented his first menswear collection in 1986, later becoming one of the designers associated with the Antwerp fashion movement. His work is particularly recognised for combining refined tailoring with expressive fabrics and unexpected visual combinations.