When you walk into Maison D’Auchel’s intimate showroom in the heart of Central, it almost feels like you’ve stepped into another world. To be in the presence of the team of artisans—to see first-hand, the craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into every D’Auchel product—is a rare experience in a city flooded with luxury designer brands.
With over 20 years of experience in the luxury leather goods industry, Olivier Dauchez is the brains behind D’Auchel, a brand he founded in 2014 with a mission of bringing quintessentially French products that are luxurious, timeless and effortlessly chic to Hong Kong’s shores.
We spoke with the entrepreneur about the importance of quality and why family always comes first:
What does Hong Kong mean to you?
I have called Hong Kong home for over 20 years, and I believe that Hong Kong is the hub of luxury, retail, and style for the Asia Pacific Region and, now the leading market for luxury in the world—so it’s no surprise that I started my label D’Auchel in a place so close to my heart.
Summarise your business in one sentence.
Maison D’Auchel is a celebration of French savoir-faire—or know-how, we provide authentic hand-crafted products made from the finest leathers.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
With over 20 years of experience with leather and leather goods, one of my proudest moments was when I founded D’Auchel in 2014. On a personal level, I’m always and will always be proud of my family.
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