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Our Team: Juancho

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Robin

You know that kid from high school who always went by Jimmy but keeps trying to get people to call him James? That’s Juancho. He always introduces himself as Juan, but always ends up being called Juancho. “I want people … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Poppa & My Fashion Heritage

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Robin

I can’t explain why, when my grandfather died, the one thing I took of his was an old shirt – but it’s now my go-to shirt for lounging around the house and also looking super hipster by throwing it over … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead to 2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Robin

Bogota essentially shuts down the last week of December through the first couple of weeks of January, so we took advantage and traveled to Bolivia. The landscapes are unreal. Travel is always a time for us to reflect on whether … Continue reading →

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CSA in Bogota

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Robin

Even though we have an amazing food market near our apartment in Bogota, I recently decided to start buying produce through La Canasta, a local CSA (community-supported agriculture). Every Wednesday morning, a box is delivered to us with fresh organic … Continue reading →

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Starting a Business With Your Spouse

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Robin

I’m honored to be featured today on A Practical Wedding, a blog that is “working to build a cultural conversation about what it means to be young(ish) and married right now.” A little over a year ago, Jerry and I were … Continue reading →

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Behind the Camera

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Robin

When Jerry and I decided to start up Restrepo Leather, we knew that we couldn’t do it alone. We knew that we had many of the tools to create a successful company, but we needed some help.  Enter Avery Leigh … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name: Carlos Restrepo

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Robin

With all this talk about the upcoming presidential election, I think we can all relate with this girl.  So let’s talk about a president from a different country and century. Enter Carlos Eugenio Restrepo Restrepo (yes, he had not one, … Continue reading →

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Dressing Up: Coming of Age

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Jerry

I love reading stories about style bloggers and designers who were fashionable even as 3-year-olds because it is so different from my story. I am a very unlikely fashion entrepreneur.  For a long time in middle and high school, the … Continue reading →

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Local Love: Interview with a Bookbinder

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Restrepo

Behind an unassuming storefront in the center of Bogota sits a cozy bookbinding workshop with an impressive array of beautifully crafted books, Ricardo Corazon de Papel. Ricardo Aguirre’s shop is one of those hidden treasures that brings great delight to all … Continue reading →

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Corrientazo: The Colombian Greasy Spoon

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Restrepo

Corrientazo - a slang word that refers to a lunch catered to the needs of Colombia’s working class: it’s cheap, it’s quick, and it’s hearty.  The corrientazo is ubiquitous in Bogota, and there’s a strong sense of community in this mid-day … Continue reading →

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