The soul of Connolly has always been intrinsically connected with classic cars and motor racing. For over a century, its legacy was shaped by crafting fine leathers for the interiors of Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar and Aston Martin. Among these celebrated interiors was the grey Vaumol leather of James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5, which made its screen debut in Goldfinger in 1964. Connolly’s distinctive leather interiors remain prized by owners of the finest classic cars and can be found in all Singer Porsche models, as well as made-to-order Ferraris and limited editions such as the Jaguar E-Type.

The automotive connection is alive and well in the form of Connolly Brothers, which operates under licence from Connolly. Royal Warrant holders to King Charles III, and before him Queen Elizabeth II, the Connolly Brothers have a long history of royal patronage that has come to symbolise enduring British craftsmanship.

Beyond the world of motoring, Connolly leather has also been used on many of Britain’s most famous seats, including the House of Commons (green), the House of Lords (red), the desks of the British Library, the iconic Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chair, Concorde, and the Royal Coronation coach.