Mary Wing To is a Leather Artisan/ Designer and Whip maker based in London U.K.
A potent mix of drama, fashion and art combined with a love of all things equine, The Manchester born Artisanhas a unique multi-disciplinary skillset and her creations put a new twist to the evolution and fine tradition of Leather craftsmanship.
Mary graduated with a distinction Master’s Degree in Fashion Design and Technology at The London College of Fashion, and is also a City & Guilds trained saddler from Capel Manor College. She started renovating leather goods and producing fine leather products for some of London’s prestigious West End brands and also trained as a bespoke coat maker on Savile Row, she continued to perfect her leather skills as protégé of the Queens’ Master Saddler and Master Harness Maker at The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace.
Mary is dedicated to preserving Saddlery Craftsmanship and has a deep passion for leather. She sculpts, carves, moulds, dyes and hand-stitches it to create outstanding luxurious products and sculptures winning accolades of national and international awards for her workmanship. With the ability to work with leather in all forms and driven ultimately by her vision and love of leather, fashion, and Horses from the catwalk to the stable, from dress to dressage. Her list of high profile clients have included Her Majesty the Queen, Nicholas Oakwell Couture, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Benerdict of Denmark, B. Akerlund, Foxsearchlight films, Eva Menz, Nick Skelton CBE and Charlotte Dujardin CBE.
