Our story

Hi there!

We're Anastasia and Galla, the founders of Bleak & Sleek. Our little workshop hums with the scent of fresh leather. Galla sketches new designs with creative energy flowing. Meanwhile, Ana only allows herself that first cup of coffee after she's answered the day's earliest customer emails.

Galla on the left, Anastasia on the right

Our craft principles

  • Hand-cut for every body. Original patterns in sizes XS-6X, or to your exact measurements for free. We don’t believe in an “average size.”
  • Made-to-order, never stock. Order placed → sewing begins. No overproduction, just the heartbeat of living craft.

  • People over conveyor belts. Our artisans earn living wages while preserving centuries-old European leatherworking traditions. We're not just creating products, but guarding sustainable craftsmanship at risk of extinction.

Meet the makers

  • Galla — quit smoking, yet still reaches for an invisible cigarette when the Christmas rush hits. Dreams up new patterns and is a proud cat mom to two gorgeous cats - one ginger, one black - at home.
  • Anastasia — manages our shop, finances, and customer support so meticulously that if you wake her at 3 a.m., she'll quote last month's sales growth on the spot.
  • Nadia, Eugene & Vyacheslav coax leather into harnesses, belts, and collars, while Galla's mum (also Galla!) turns them into parcels bound for Alaska, Greenland, and tropical islands in the Indian Ocean — wherever you are.

Proud moments

Our "Dita" pieces have taken the stage with the Berlin Symphony Orchestra and popped up in Hollywood costume departments.

One client wore the "Calypso" harness to a meeting with Joe Biden in the White House—the photo's right there in the product reviews.

But what matters more: our customers feel that same thrill when the box finally opens.