Coachtopia, a new sub-brand from the American fashion house, uses waste or recycled materials to make new products. Will it catch on?
Category: Leather and Leather Goods
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Small Bits of Leather Shape an Industry
A one-man family business still produces watch straps and other small leather items. But the number of such companies has been declining sharply in Italy.
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When Superheros Need Leather, These ‘Pop Artisans’ Go to Work
Whitaker Malem has dressed everyone from Captain America to Megan Thee Stallion in custom-sculpted bodywear.
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Gucci Gets Back in the Saddle
The fashion house revives an equestrian-inspired shoulder bag that debuted in 1981.
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Enter the New Era of Stealth Wealth
Bottega Veneta leads the way, while Gucci remains in limbo.
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What Do Your Dream Boots Look Like?
Here, a Goldilocks-style search for the perfect pair of tall boots.
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What Do Your Dream Boots Look Like?
Here, a Goldilocks-style search for the perfect pair of tall boots.
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Are Mushrooms the Future of Alternative Leather?
MycoWorks uses mycelium, the substance in the root structure of mushrooms, to make Reishi, which has the look and feel of leather. Big-name companies are very interested.
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In the Marseille Clubs, Leather, Lamé and Fur Reign Supreme
This season, get inspired by the high-gloss style of the French city’s nightlife.
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In Naples, a Glove Tradition Continues
Most gloves are now made using machines, but Omega still makes them with the human touch.
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Have Men’s Accessories Ever Been So Fun?
These fall 2022 trends, which incorporate new shapes and women’s styles, offer a range of options for the well-appointed man.
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Crescent Bags With Room to Rummage
These croissant-shaped accessories have space for all the essentials.