How to Store Leather Bags and Shoes Before Mold Finds Them
How to store leather bags and shoes so they don’t mold: the humidity range conservators use, cotton wraps, shoe trees, and what to do if spots appear.
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The Tack Room Myths About Conditioning a Briefcase
Mink oil, neatsfoot oil and saddle soap were built for tack, not briefcases. What conservators found about dressings, and what bridle leather needs.
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Leather Briefcase Care for a Long Island Winter Commute
A strong El Niño points to a wet, mixed Long Island winter. How to choose a leather briefcase for the commute and care for it through salt, slush and rain.
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Big Bags Are Back: Buying an English Bridle Leather Briefcase
Oversized bags are back on the SS27 runways. Here is how to buy an English bridle leather briefcase that keeps its shape, plus the accessories to match.
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Ten Million Dollars for a Scratched Handbag
A scuffed, softened prototype handbag sold for $10.1 million. What wear means on bridle leather, and how a bag ages well.
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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.
