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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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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?
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
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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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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Introducing The Mora Clutch and The Pera Shoulder Bag
Due to popular demand, we’ve just added two new smaller bags to our Women’s line: The Pera Shoulder Bag and the Mora Clutch. Like all of our bags at Restrepo Leather, the Pera and the Mora are strictly hand-made with … Continue reading
