Trip to Horween Tannery in Chicago

Great trip to Horween in Chicago. This is a great company, now on the 5th generation of leather masters. This is one of the few American tanneries still in operation, as most have closed or moved overseas. They take their time and do it right. It is truly a great American Company providing companies like Emil Erwin with a great American product. Thanks to Nick Horween for the tour and the Deep Dish.

Short clip of these massive tanning barrels at work. This is the process for bluing the hides, the step after they have been stripped of hair.

imogene + willie: j.crew x imogene + willie

Officially announced! This is a short article about the collaboration Emil Erwin/Imogene & Willie and J.Crew. The bags will be co branded, EE/I&W and sold in a few J. Crew stores in NY, as well as online. The tote will also be featured in the catalog. Very excited about this and extremely grateful to Matt and Carrie and the entire crew at Imogene and Willie for making this possible.

imogene + willie: j.crew x imogene + willie