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PRODUCTION & LEAD-TIMES
All leather and wood objects are hand-made, one at a time, in our Brooklyn studio. We hate to waste and utilize the fullest yield without sacrificing quality. To this end, we carefully inspect each hide for weakness, markings, and discolouration, and lay out patterns accordingly.
Machine stitches are used primarily on straps and flats, where we wish to maintain a light line-weight at the seam. All exposed outer stitches are hand-punched and double-needle saddle-stitched. The saddle-stitch is exceptionally strong, creating interlaced links that are not only more robust than standard machine lock-stitches, but can also be seamlessly repaired.
Edges are diligently sanded and finished smooth, to feel good in the hand and protect against damage.
Machine stitches are used primarily on straps and flats, where we wish to maintain a light line-weight at the seam. All exposed outer stitches are hand-punched and double-needle saddle-stitched. The saddle-stitch is exceptionally strong, creating interlaced links that are not only more robust than standard machine lock-stitches, but can also be seamlessly repaired.
Edges are diligently sanded and finished smooth, to feel good in the hand and protect against damage.
IN STOCK vs MADE-TO-ORDER vs. MADE-TO-MEASURE
Items listed as "made-to-order" generally ship 1-3 weeks from the date of your order. We often have one or two in stock, so don't be shy about asking - if we have one ready to ship, we will gladly do so. If timing is a factor, please contact us for an expected lead-time.
Shoes and bags may be made-to-measure with a studio visit or virtual appointment. NYC customers, please contact us to visit the studio to have your accessories customized.
MARKINGS & REPAIR
Starting 2018, all of our bags are numerically stamped.
With each stamped item, you can be sure that your received goods were cut and stitched by hand in New York City, with our hands.
We offer a repair programme for all of our marked, hand-stitched leather goods, and will accept mechanical repairs, for up to 5 years from the date of your order. While we will not address alterations to the leather itself (stains, scratches, cuts, etc), we are happy to repair broken stitching, de-lamination, rope handles, and hardware, within reason.
With each stamped item, you can be sure that your received goods were cut and stitched by hand in New York City, with our hands.
We offer a repair programme for all of our marked, hand-stitched leather goods, and will accept mechanical repairs, for up to 5 years from the date of your order. While we will not address alterations to the leather itself (stains, scratches, cuts, etc), we are happy to repair broken stitching, de-lamination, rope handles, and hardware, within reason.
LEATHER CARE
We use exclusively full-grain Italian vegetable-tanned leathers, known for their durability and beautiful texture. These leathers feature an open texture to absorb natural oils, to age gracefully, and become more supple with use.
Our Italian leathers are will show initial signs of water-marking and oils more than one is perhaps used to. To maintain the natural characteristics of the leather, they are only very lightly oiled. Featuring a slightly matte, cashmere-like surface when brand new, the material will begin to take on the characteristics of their user right away. Burnish marks, oils, water will accumulate on the surface to develop a rich, silky patina within months of regular use.
We generally advise customers to these products freely and allow oils, stains, and scratches to become the natural landscape of the item. Leathergoods should be treated or conditioned only with natural products to preserve the organic aging process. We don't recommend water-proofing. Store away from sunlight to limit colour changes, preferably in a dustbag, away from heat.