This week’s Pinterest Post is on a teardown of a Reed Krakoff bag. It’s really interesting to me how each company lays out their bags for production. Most document the details on their patterns; something I often do too. I like see how they organize each piece, what aspects are essential to include such as […]
Pinterest Highlights – Briefcases and Business Accessories
I put together a few examples of Briefcases and Business Accessories for you for this week’s Pinterest post. These two project types can be really hard to design for because people tend to be conservative with what they ultimately choose. Sometimes you’re choosing between seemingly insignificant details. The sum of those details however is what […]
Pinterest Highlights – Handles and Sewing Details
I save lots of pins on construction details. These kinds of photos are great both for inspiration and getting a peek into how something is made. I also like seeing how different combinations of colors and/or materials will turn out such as the copper reinforcements in the third handle photo or the hand sewing over […]
Pinterest Highlights – Key Chains and Coin Pouches
I can’t help myself lately when I see keychains and small accessories. Something about the small details of these pieces are very enthralling and I end up saving a ton of pictures likes these. I think it’s in knowing how hard it is to make pieces this small, look good. Keychain Coin Pouch
Pinterest Highlights – Technical Drawings for Handbags, Making Moccasins, and Leather Jewelry
This week’s round-up of our more popular Pinterest pins includes several how-to’s from the past and present as well as some unexpected ways of using leather. Leather Jewelry Graphic designer, mom and leather crafter Olivia runs Sokeen.fr, a French blog which includes a simple tutorial on making leather jewelry. Moccasins One potential project I’m […]
Pinterest Highlights – Shrunken Calf
There are so many amazing leather goods out there made from Shrunken Calf. It’s why we decided to team with the tannery that makes these hides to be their official US partner. While the more famous examples are often shown, we’ve collected a few lesser known works from around the world that are also striking. […]
Pinterest Highlights – Vintage Bespoke Luggage and Shoes
One of the ways that we keep up with what’s going on in leather goods design is through Pinterest. Over the years we’ve accumulated more than 13,000 pins ranging from the bespoke luggage of “Out of Africa” author Karen Blixen to infographics on the anatomy of a Birken Bag (both below). Inspiration for your next […]