During our three years in business we have been building custom stuff for our friends and customers. We made bags of our design and theirs, altered sizes, changed details, stiffened shells and softened straps.
Re-using a leather jacket is a great way to give new purpose for a piece you already have, but no longer wear. You would also same some cash on raw materials - as you already have the leather, possibly zipper too, etc...
If you have a jacket - men's or women's, old or kind of old, torn, discoloured - anything - but are not quite ready to get rid of it (cos its leather!) - drop us a line. Perhaps we could build a bag that you will love and wear again. Our design or yours - the design will have to be assessed based on the characteristics of your leather, and the size of the coat.
Below are the "Befores" - the pictures of the designer, adorned in some seriously 80's and 90's leathers and an odd fur coat... Check back in a few weeks for the "Afters"...
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| Lime green ultrasuede |
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| Beige - can almost button it up! |
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| Fur - wears me well... but the sleeves are 2.5/4 unfortunately |
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| Ultra poofy - will fit two of me in one jacket! |
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| The sleeves are cut for petite... man |
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| Now, that's a power shoulder! - but its Lambskin!!! |
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| Lordco Autoparts... |
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| Bomber - but it came in an amazing grey shade...
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| More bombers - amazing unfinished Calf skin... |
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| Details can be fab!.. |
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| Yep, those were the times.... |
So - there.... If you have a gem from the by-gone eras hiding in your closet, re-use it! Contact us, as we'll chat!
Posted by Jolanta
http://jolavdesigns.com
