About Us
IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE THAT COUNTS
BACK IN THE DAY
Snakehive was born in 2012: the bright idea of father & son Nick and Tim Thorp. Back then, touch screen smartphones were new on the block, but without protection, they were breaking - instead of making - waves.
The forward-thinking duo came up with a solution to reject plastic fast-fashion and wrap mobile phones in beautifully handcrafted leather cases. Being digitally- and design-minded, they added smart functionality in there too.
Not afraid to experiment, designs included everything from belt pouch phone holders (they’re still in!) to sustainable, wood-carved cases, before settling on the ever-popular Vintage Leather Wallet. Confident that they had landed on a keeper, they expanded from humble beginnings as mobile phone case providers to include a wide range of premium leather accessories into their repertoire.
Across the range, one thing is certain; Snakehive accessories age beautifully well... if only that was true for the rest of us!
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe that our role on the planet extends well beyond what we sell. Good products and people have a lot in common. It's not all about looks; it's about what's on the inside too.
We live in a world that celebrates wealth, status, and fleeting ‘Insta-stardom’. Bucking the trend, we believe there’s another way. We celebrate character over cash, personality over possessions.Everything from our hiring policies, to our customer service, to our involvement with causes close to our hearts lives and breathes this philosophy. Because it really is what’s inside that counts.
BIG ON QUALITY
We’re big on quality, which means we pay attention to detail. Fast-fashion-phobic, we source premium materials that stand the test of time. We focus on getting it right and therefore will only release new products once they have passed rigorous testing. If it’s not good enough for us, then its not good enough for you!
substance with style
At Snakehive, we believe in a perfect balance: function with fashion, substance with style, and quality with durability. Our accessories look great, but they must be long-lasting and most importantly, tackle the job at hand with effortless elegance.
overall
it's what's inside that counts
We believe that wealth is in the mind, not the wallet, and we choose substance over style every time. Whether it’s products or people, it’s always what’s inside that counts.