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My Dog Ate My Bag

For nine years, Barbara's Archive Tote in Chestnut and Smoke stood as a symbol of durability and elegance, enduring daily use with unwavering strength. But when she discovered the strap was broken, suddenly, and in an unusual place, it seemed this steadfast companion might be lost...

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Hailey's Backpack Mini in Axis

Every leather hide has its own distinct character - subtle differences in color saturation and texture make each piece one of a kind. When Austin sent me his axis leather hide to transform into a custom bag for his wife, Hailey, they had a vision: to pair it with Antique Brown and Cognac leathers...

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When Artist met Artisan

“Cross-pollination” – got that on your corporate jargon bingo card? As a small business, I never thought I would until science connected artist and artisan. Natalie Kuldell, of BioBuilder.org, made this connection possible. She was my mentor during my internship at MIT...

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Lining Replacement

What would an "over-the-air software update" look like for a bag I made in 2013? My bags, like those fancy software products, get better every year. So, when Heidi wanted to modernize her 11-year-old Ruche Mini in Chestnut, all she had to do was ask!...

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