The Brand
ATKM is a Melbourne owned and made carry goods and accessories label, with a rich & evolving 20 year history in the leather goods industry, ATKM is dedicated to honouring the heritage of old world craftsmanship and practices through timeless designs made from high quality materials.
The History
ATKM was born in 2003 during a time of uncertainty, shaped by the belief that thoughtful design and honest craftsmanship could offer something better. It began with a single, unconventional idea — repurposing discarded airplane seatbelts into bag straps. From that came our first product: the Runway Model Messenger, a bag built with purpose, character, and a fresh perspective.
Originally named All the King’s Men, ATKM draws inspiration from the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty. For us, the lesson isn’t about brokenness — it’s about growth. When something falls apart, we don’t simply put it back the way it was. We learn. We find a better way forward.
That spirit continues to guide us today. Every ATKM product is made to last, crafted in Australia from exceptional materials, and designed to help you move through the world with ease and integrity. We believe in simplicity, durability, and carrying what matters — with pride.
2004
2024
The Design
We embrace a paired back design ethos with products that fit seamlessly into your everyday pursuits.
All our goods are meticulously handcrafted in our Melbourne workshops. We proudly support the work of skilled artisans and are committed to making high quality leather and canvas goods and accessories that are built to withstand the test of time.
The People
We are a small team of just 5 people.
Simon King, the founder of ATKM, supported by Ruby, who collectively run all things behind the scenes.
Andrew, Bev and Snow, our wonderful workshop team who have over 100 years combined experience in the leather good industry.
