Braun Büffel is a prestigious German leather goods brand with an exceptional 136-year heritage, founded in 1887 by Johann Braun as a saddlery and upholstery business in Kirn, Germany. The brand name officially emerged in 1974, combining the family name BRAUN with BÜFFEL (buffalo), chosen as a symbol representing power, strength, and the connection to leather craftsmanship. What began as a traditional saddlery has evolved into a globally recognized luxury leather accessories company, maintaining its commitment to German engineering excellence and traditional craftsmanship that spans more than a century. This rich heritage forms the foundation of every product sold at their Westgate Mall location, where customers experience the culmination of decades of leather expertise and innovation.
The brand distinguishes itself through authentic "Made in Germany" quality, with leather goods still lovingly handcrafted by master fine leather craftsmen at their facilities in Kirn and Offenbach. Braun Büffel has maintained relationships with the same leather tanneries for over 50 years, ensuring consistent premium quality across all products. Each item is unique due to the handcrafted nature - no machine can recognize the individual character of each piece of leather, making every wallet, bag, and accessory one-of-a-kind. The company's confidence in their craftsmanship is demonstrated through their lifelong repair service, with products designed for durability that can last twenty years or more, earning them multiple German Leather Goods Prizes since 2000.
At Westgate Mall (#01-38), Braun Büffel offers an extensive collection including men's bags, belts, wallets, small leather goods, timepieces, eyewear, and cufflinks, while women can choose from handbags, small leather goods, timepieces, and eyewear. The brand's design philosophy emphasizes sleek minimalism with contemporary sophistication, combining timeless elegance with superior functionality. Special collections like the YAK series feature genuine Tibetan yak leather with folded edges, representing the pinnacle of luxury leather craftsmanship. Operating Monday-Thursday 11am-8pm and Friday-Sunday 11am-9pm, the store serves as a global symbol for handcrafted modern leather goods that perfectly balance traditional German craftsmanship with contemporary appeal, where the buffalo symbol continues to represent strength, durability, and dependability.