“Our goal is always to not waste hide” – an interview with Jay Jensen, boss of the Southwest Hide Co.
As much as he insists his business is market driven, Jay Jensen can’t hide his passion when he talks about wasted cowhides.
To us, Summer means one thing… Sandals! While a good pair can be hard to find, if you buy leather, it is super easy to wear them year-in year-out – and not only keep your style intact, but your bank balance too.
One of the things we love about leather is that it is so durable that it can last for forever (in closet years, that is!) So, why throw away an old pair when you can make them look as good as new?
Check out our video tutorial below and find out about this quick sustainable fashion fix! Don’t forget to let us know how it worked for you.
As much as he insists his business is market driven, Jay Jensen can’t hide his passion when he talks about wasted cowhides.
Meet one of our 45 shortlisted individuals in the running to become the next leader in leather fashion.
We catch up with another design student, Zhang Mengmeng, and discuss the inspiration for her designs and thoughts on working with leather.
Inspired by the women of the Bauhaus; Jonathon's collection consists of modern shapes and woven scraps of left over leather.
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