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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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Starting a Business With Your Spouse
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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Tagged business, entrepreneurship, marriage
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UGA Football in Bogota
Our alma mater, the University of Georgia, is the closest it’s been to a college football national championship since 1980. Aside from a free education and future wife, the greatest gift my university gave me was a lifelong love for … Continue reading
How To: Make Chai Tea
We have this amazing home recipe for chai tea that we’ve been meaning to share with you. What does homemade chai tea have to do with leather bags, you ask? A lot, actually. It’s about our philosophy – an approach … Continue reading
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Tagged chai tea, Inspiration, quality, recipe
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Corrientazo: The Colombian Greasy Spoon
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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Tagged Bogota, Colombia, Corrientazo, Culture, Food
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What’s in a Name: Laura Restrepo
Colombians are often confused by the name Restrepo Leather, since Restrepo is a somewhat common last name here, but it’s not ours. When people ask why we called our company Restrepo, we tell them that no one can pronounce or spell … Continue reading
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Leather Love: Madrid
You’d never know from the look of this place all the treasures that it holds inside. While we were in Europe, we stopped at Curtidos Villaverde, a shop in Madrid that has been selling leather-working tools in the same … 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
