We dive into the extraordinary journey of Beatrice Amblard, a master leather artisan and former Hermes craftswoman. From leaving the corporate luxury world to building her own brand, April in Paris, and establishing a renowned leatherwork school, Beatrice shares her passion for craftsmanship, her insights on creativity, and her unfiltered take on the luxury industry.

What You’ll Learn:

1. The Courage to Leave Stability: Why Beatrice left Hermes after 14 years to pursue custom work.

1. The Philosophy of Luxury: Her critique of mass-produced goods and why individuality is the new gold standard.


2. Mastering the Craft: The importance of learning by doing, embracing mistakes, and gaining complete control over the creative process.


3. The Therapeutic Power of Custom Work: How co-creating with clients offers a meaningful, even healing, experience.


4. Teaching the Next Generation: The organic growth of her leatherwork school and the importance of fostering community.


5. Success and Resilience: How Beatrice’s mantra—“When there is a will, there is a way”—has carried her through challenges.

Resources Mentioned:

⁠April in Paris Official Website⁠

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