Marie Bernadette Woehrl is an independent designer specializing in bags and accessories. For her own line, founded in 2023,
she creates a range of leather goods in her atelier in the historical center of Antwerp. With a distinct aesthetic language, she translates movement, sensuality, elegance and strength into unique, wearable leather objects.
Belt top black
€450
Kara seven belt
€650
Anemone bag - black
€690
True to the defiant spirit of Antwerp's fashion history, Marie Bernadette Woehrl is constructing a visual universe that will unfold over time.
Our in-house production ensures total creative freedom and close contact with our clients.
All of our pieces are handcrafted out of the finest leather, carefully selected to guarantee longevity and to emphasize the beauty of natural materials.
Next Up:
Antwerp Designer Sales
Marie Bernadette Woehrl welcomes visitors to her atelier at Ercola, in Antwerp’s historic centre, for the Knack Weekend Designer Sales on 13 and 14 November 2026. Hosted in the space where the collections are made, the event offers an opportunity to discover selected samples and pieces with irregularities at discounted prices, while gaining a closer insight into the brand’s artisanal practice. Located on the first floor of Ercola at Wolstraat 31, the atelier will be open from 14:00 to 19:00 on both days.
Tir Na Nog
Debut Collection and Show
Presented on 5 June 2026 as part of the inaugural Antwerp Fashion Festival, Tir Na Nog marks a new chapter for Marie Bernadette Woehrl, expanding the brand’s ambitions in worldbuilding and artisanal leather design. Inspired by the Irish mythological Otherworld, the project draws on the creative life of Ercola, an artist collective where dance, music, conceptual art and design coexist. The collection celebrates creative freedom, intuition and the making of intricate, time-intensive pieces. Reimagining Tir Na Nog as a contemporary creative haven, the project reflects Ercola’s role as a space for artists and makers across disciplines and generations. The collection was unveiled in a performance in Ercola’s garden, with performers wearing the latest leather designs. Campaign imagery by Julia Waraska and a lookbook photographed by Jazi Blue Charbit accompany the collection.
Marie Bernadette Woehrl
In Dialogue with Ann Salens
“On a Silk Thread: In Dialogue with Ann Salens” brings together the work of Marie Bernadette Woehrl, fellow members of the collective, and Napalosa in an exhibition at Ercola, Antwerp. Presented from 26 March to 6 April 2026, the exhibition explores the legacy of Belgian designer Ann Salens, internationally known for her expressive handmade dresses of the 1970s and 1980s. Salens’ distinctive use of knitting, crochet and fringes finds an unexpected resonance in Woehrl’s leather designs and Napalosa’s wool creations. Despite growing success, Salens remained committed to her artisanal approach, producing one-of-a-kind garments shaped by her experiences and way of life. Her work offers a lasting perspective on alternative approaches to fashion, craftsmanship and creative independence. Through this dialogue, Woehrl reflects on the values that continue to inform her own practice.
One Afternoon with Marie Bernadette Woehrl
Artist Feature
Antwerp-based artist feature, premiering 25 January 2026 by Foulc Films, Marie Bernadette Woehrl opens the doors to her atelier and shares her approach to artisanal leather goods. The short documentary follows her journey as an independent designer, exploring the creative process behind her handmade collections and the role of community in developing her practice. Through a conversation on craftsmanship, creative identity and value beyond labels, the film offers an insight into the ideas and principles shaping her work.
Our creations are unique due to their artisanal production process and specific material choices: natural tanning and dying, luxury grade full grain leather and unique deadstock hides with vintage character. Marie Bernadette Woehrl’s design language is closely intertwined with her craft, the manual touch distinguishes our creations. Local production allows for a close contact with the audience, custom orders, after-sales services such as repair and maintenance and highest transparency. Made to order pieces and one-of-a-kind items oppose overproduction and highlight the making process, an important step in making sustainability understandable. We thereby align with the ideas of artisanal fashion, reaching a critically thinking audience with a wish to relate differently to the products they live with, rather than just consume.