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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Jerry’s Custom-made Workbench
When Jerry decided to purchase a new workbench for his in-home workshop, it was only logical that the table be custom-made by the neighborhood carpenter, Ronnie. One’s workbench is a special thing, and it has to be suitable for … Continue reading
Where in the world is Restrepo Leather?
Jerry and I recently traveled to Poland for a wedding and decided to visit a few different countries. I’d been all over Latin America, but it was my first time to (western) Europe. In addition to checking out all of … Continue reading
Suspenders: Provocative or Classy?
At one time suspenders were considered to be undergarments, and it was quite risqué to show them in public. In 1938, one town in Long Island, New York, even tried to prohibit the use of suspenders without a jacket. Like … Continue reading
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Tagged Colombian leather, hand-made, leather community, Leather Suspenders, Restrepo Leather, Strictly Hand-made, The History of Suspenders
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A Custom Restrepo Leather Bag for MGMT’s Lead Singer, Andrew VanWyngarden
In March, world famous rock band MGMT came to play a show in Bogota. They stopped by the workshop where all Restrepo Leather bags are made, which was especially exciting for Juan Carlos, who’s a big fan. Lead singer Andrew VanWyngarden … Continue reading
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Tagged Bogota, Colombian leather, leather community, Restrepo Leather, Strictly Hand-made
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