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LEATHER HERITAGE

LEON MENASE

FOUNDER

  • Started Karmen Leather in 1959 and continues to work to this day

  • First leather garment exporter to USA and Europe in 1962

  • Honored with multiple awards for being the top leather garment exporter by Turkish Exporters Association 

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IZZET MENASE

CEO AND PRODUCTION MANAGER

  • Graduated GWU and started to work in leather industry in 1982. 

  • Over 40 years of experience in garment production. 

  • Strategic problem solver for any challenge presented in manufacturing processes.

METIN MENASE

LEATHER DEVELOPMENT AND SOURCING DIRECTOR

  • Graduated American University and started to work at Karmen in 1989.

  • Over 30 years of experience in operating and sourcing leather from tanneries all over the world. 

  • Loves the challenge of developing fresh and unique leathers and shearlings. 

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ARI MENASE

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SALES

  • Graduated GWU and started working in the apparel business in 2010 at G-III Apparel Group. 

  • Joined Karmen in 2014 and opened the NYC and LA showrooms.

  • Focused on product development for new and existing brands.

  • Oversees any sourcing needs out of Turkey.

TALYA MENASE

MARKETING AND SALES 

  • Studied fashion business in London & New York.

  • Manages small leather accessory good development and production and niche concepts.

  • Oversees marketing and creative direction.

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