Tag Archives: Creative Philosophy

Local Love: Interview with a Bookbinder

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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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

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Mapmaking: We Live in Red Embossed Leather

I was drawn to cartography because it is both an art and a science. Sure, there are rules to follow, there are computers to assist the process, but at the end of the day, you are a human being in … Continue reading

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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

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The Philosophy of “Strictly Hand-made”

  This is an excerpt from a conversation we had with Cesar, our head designer at Restrepo Leather. He shared some really inspiring ideas on what the philosophy of “Strictly Hand-made” means for him. I’ve always felt the need to … Continue reading

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