Sources indicate that corporate-owned Leica Stores (company-operated flagships, as opposed to independent authorized dealers) are now directing their third-party accessory offerings toward a curated list of premium brands only. The approved brands reportedly include:
- Oberwerth: German handmade leather bags with frequent Leica Society International collaboration (previous coverage | B&H product listings).
- Rock n Roll: European handmade leather straps and bags, with LSI collaborations and official Leica-branded or exclusive models (previous coverage).
- Billingham: British classic canvas and FibreNyte bags, including Leica-specific models (previous coverage | B&H product listings).
- Artisan & Artist: Japanese canvas and hybrid bags, with a history of Leica editions (previous coverage | B&H product listings).
- Wotancraft: Taiwanese premium bags and pouches with multiple Leica collaborations (previous coverage)
- Cooph: Austrian brand known for Leica co-branded rope and paracord straps (previous coverage | B&H product listings).
- B+W: premium German filters by Schneider Kreuznach, frequently paired with Leica systems (previous coverage | B&H product listings).
- Gitzo: professional tripods fitting the high-end ecosystem (previous coverage | B&H product listings).
Leica Camera AG has not issued a public press release or official statement confirming this new policy, so this remains just another rumor.
Previous coverage of various Leica accessories can be found here:
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