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HappyPatina

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HappyPatina

Leather that lives with you

Overview

Founder Oscar Arenas
Headquarters None
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Fashion
Retail
Lifestyle
Website https://happypatina.com

About

Happy Patina is a leather goods brand rooted in timeless design and honest craftsmanship. Founded in Spain, the brand creates everyday essentials using natural, vegetable-tanned leather that evolves over time—developing a unique patina that tells each owner's story. Happy Patina believes in celebrating imperfection, aging beautifully, and making fewer, better things.

The brand operates under a slow, intentional model: small batches, local production, and minimal packaging. Every piece is crafted with longevity in mind and comes with a care kit to extend its lifespan. Through this approach, Happy Patina invites people to reconnect with their belongings—and to find meaning in how they age alongside them.

Founding Story

Happy Patina was born from founder Oscar Arenas’s deep-rooted connection to leathercraft and a growing desire to counter disposable culture. Raised in Elche, Spain—home to generations of artisans—Oscar watched his grandfather craft simple leather slippers by hand, a tradition inspired by a 1981 trip to Japan. That early exposure shaped his appreciation for tactile materials and objects that tell stories over time.

After years working in tech, Oscar returned to his roots, launching CP Slippers in 2016 and, later, Happy Patina in 2024. While CP Slippers focused on minimalist footwear, Happy Patina became the expression of his philosophy: that leather, like people, should grow more beautiful with age. With no investors and a hands-on approach, Oscar built Happy Patina as a personal and enduring tribute to craftsmanship, simplicity, and the quiet power of time.

Products

EDC-KIT
EDC-KIT $165.00
Canine Lead
Canine Lead $90.00
Carry Folio
Carry Folio $148.00
Watch Strap
Watch Strap $100.00
Round Trivet
Round Trivet $60.00
Document Folio
Document Folio $200.00
Cord Tab
Cord Tab $12.00
Desk Pad
Desk Pad $275.00
Minimal Card Wallet
Minimal Card Wallet $29.00
Bifold Wallet
Bifold Wallet $75.00
Bifold Expanded Wallet
Bifold Expanded Wallet $135.00
Dopp Kit Toiletry Bag
Dopp Kit Toiletry Bag $250.00
Messenger Bag Satchel
Messenger Bag Satchel $495.00
Taylor Clutch
Taylor Clutch $190.00
Chloe Crossbody Bag
Chloe Crossbody Bag $235.00
Nato Watch Strap
Nato Watch Strap $140.00
SLR Camera Strap
SLR Camera Strap $130.00
Camera Wrist Strap
Camera Wrist Strap $50.00
Motel Key Fob
Motel Key Fob $12.00
Key Carry
Key Carry $34.00
Storage Bucket Bin Small
Storage Bucket Bin Small $225.00
Storage Bucket Bin Large
Storage Bucket Bin Large $325.00
Sunglass Case
Sunglass Case $75.00
Canine Collar
Canine Collar $60.00
Writing Kit Cover
Writing Kit Cover $124.00
Round Mousepad
Round Mousepad $60.00
Business Card Case
Business Card Case $20.00
Slim Card Wallet
Slim Card Wallet $55.00
Travel Wallet
Travel Wallet $125.00
Clip Key Carry
Clip Key Carry $40.00
Triangular Key Fob
Triangular Key Fob $20.00
Madison Tote Bag
Madison Tote Bag $550.00
Square Trivet
Square Trivet $60.00
Catch All
Catch All $75.00
Square Coaster Set
Square Coaster Set $30.00
Square Mousepad
Square Mousepad $60.00
Key Lanyard
Key Lanyard $55.00
Key Fob
Key Fob $12.00
Puzzle / Tesselation Coasters Set
Puzzle / Tesselation Coasters Set $35.00
Folder
Folder $90.00
Zoe Backpack
Zoe Backpack $1050.00
Round Coaster Set
Round Coaster Set $30.00

Team Bios

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Oscar Arenas

Founder & Designer

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Oscar Arenas is a Spanish artisan and entrepreneur who inherited the craft of leatherworking in the Mediterranean city of Elche, where his family settled after migrating from Andalusia in the 1960s. In 1981, Oscar’s grandfather traveled to Japan, discovered the tradition of removing shoes at home, and began handcrafting minimalist, single-piece leather slippers for family and friends—a moment that left a lasting impression on young Oscar and sparked his passion for artisanal work.

After training in information technology and working in the sector for several years, Arenas returned to his roots: in 2016, he founded CP Slippers, introducing the family’s classic slippers to the world. Eight years later, he launched Happy Patina, a leather goods brand that celebrates the natural beauty of patina—wallets, cuffs, and accessories made from vegetable-tanned leather that gain character over time and come with a care kit to extend their life. The company is 100% self-funded and operates under The Hipster Code, a group that includes CP Slippers and other lifestyle ventures.

As the founder and creative director of Happy Patina, Oscar blends family tradition, sustainability, and timeless design. His mission is to offer pieces that evolve with their owners and reject disposable culture—proving that true innovation begins with noble materials and attention to every handcrafted detail.

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