Pierre Laborde Makes Bags, and New York Is Lining Up
A New York one-maker bag studio can make about 200 bags a week and reportedly faces demand near 1,500. A look at the waitlist math.
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Frank Clegg Leatherworks: Fifty Years of Briefcases From a Fall River Mill
A sourced profile of Frank Clegg Leatherworks, the Fall River, Massachusetts briefcase maker: what the company says about itself, what the press has verified, and what remains open.
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The Authentic Traditional English Bridle Leather Briefcase: A Symbol of Professionalism and Style
What makes English bridle leather different from chrome-tanned alternatives — the oak bark tanning process, how long it actually takes, and why it holds up under decades of real use.
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Why the Strap-and-Buckle Closure Outlasted Every Alternative
Zippers fail at the teeth. Buckles rarely fail at all. Why a strap-and-buckle closure still outperforms hardware built for speed, not decades.
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The Red Budget Box: Where It Came From and What It Is Made Of
The Chancellor’s red Budget box is a wooden case covered in scarlet leather. Its history, materials and retirement, ahead of the 28 October Budget.
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Original or Restored: A $495,000 Auction Gap and the Argument Over Patina
An unrestored 1956 Gullwing with worn leather seats outsold a restored twin by $495,000. What the patina debate means for any leather.
