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Achieving Our Dreams
Since starting this company, we’ve had two main goals: 1) to help the leather artisans that we work with to make a decent living off of their trade, and 2) to get these beautiful hand-made leather bags out into the … Continue reading
An Ode to My Tote
The first bag that Jerry made for me was the Bogota Tote. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about it – I’m little, and I don’t typically carry large handbags, so I thought it might be too much. But I … Continue reading
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Tagged handbag, handmade leather bag, natural leather, tote bag, women's leather tote
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Combining two loves: Leather and Maps
Quick disclaimer: this next post is probably the dorkiest one we have written so far. It is not for the faint of heart. Robin, in her Clark Kent day job, is a mapmaker. She uses advanced software programs to make … Continue reading
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Tagged Colombian leather, Leather working
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Perfect Fall Accessories
Year after year, a classic leather bag reigns as the fall accessory. What we love about our whiskey leather is that it works in every season, every year. May we suggest one of our men’s bags customized with whiskey leather?
Afternoon with a Colombian Leather Tanner
One sunny Sunday afternoon, we took a field trip down to Bogota’s long-established tanning district, San Benito. In a corner cafe we struck up a conversation with Israel Cuesta, a veteran in the Bogota leather-tanning scene. After a few cups of … Continue reading
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The Making of Our First Bag
Remember when you sold the first cup at your 2nd grade lemonade stand? Selling our first Restrepo Leather bag felt a bit like that, except a lot better (with champagne, instead of lemonade). From our first customer, Shoshi: As soon … Continue reading
Cesar’s Favorite Restrepo Leather Bag: The Bolivar Weekender
We recently chatted with Cesar Giraldo, our head designer, about his favorite Restrepo Leather bag. The following is an excerpt from our conversation. What’s your favorite Restrepo Leather bag that you’ve designed? My favorite? Probably the Bolivar Weekender. I really … 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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Photos from Bogota’s Famous Leather District, El Restrepo
In a small neighborhood in southern Bogota sits a dynamic community of leather workers, designers and vendors. It’s no coincidence that this neighborhood, El Restrepo, is the namesake for our company. A short stroll through this historic leather district offers tremendous insight … Continue reading
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