Barneys

It was a big year for Emil Erwin. We are happy to announce that Emil Erwin is now offered at the incomparable Barneys, online and in the Madison Avenue location. We are looking forward to what this year will bring. Thank you for your support.

Glasses

When I was 8 years old, I desperately wanted eyeglasses. I complained to my parents that I was having trouble seeing so they took me to the optometrist. I was able to swindle a prescription and had a pair of my fathers old glasses fitted with my new lenses. Recently I was complaining that I was having more and more trouble with my vision, and my prescription wasn't cutting it. This Sunday I opened a cabinet at my parents house to find a dish and saw the glasses from my childhood. I tried them on...perfect.

Nashville!

I dont often get out, although I have been trying lately. The more I get out the more excited I am to be living in Nashville. As a friend pointed out, this town has become a hotbed of creative activity. Everywhere I look there are unique businesses springing up, from The Big Bang Candy Co. to Peter Nappi, and Otis James. And of course we cant forget to mention Imogene and Willie. It is a great city and getting better.

We hope to be adding to the Nashville retail scene shortly. We are looking around for a shop that can act as a manufacturing spot and provide a small retail front.

We have introduced a few new products and look forward to a few more shortly inculding a front pocket wallet, an eyeglass case, and some suspenders. Will keep you posted.

Thanks for your interest in Emil Erwin.

Another letter from a satisfied owner...

Emil,
The waxed canvas tote has lived up to my expectations. The straps provide perfect weight distribution as I carry heavy textbooks and binders into my classroom daily. The pockets are huge and allow me to have pens, binder clips and a wallet secured. Looking forward to getting another bag soon.
All the best always.

Horween Leather

Pleased to tell you that I just placed an order today with Horween Leather in Chicago. This company is completely committed to excellence and provides the kind of product I have been dreaming of using. Its a big moment for us.

A couple of notes

Dear Emil,
The bag is here and as beautiful as I had hoped...I will send it on to the NY son tomorrow after I show it to my husband tonight so he can see how handsome it is too. I admire your great skill and your absolute commitment to a job perfectly done...I have two more sons and would like to order two more of your wonderful satchels for them as well. I will go back to your website and order them as I did this one but please know as you start out your new year that you have a group of big fans here in Alabama...Thanks for your attention and a Happy New Year to you and yours.

F.N.




Emil,

L loved the bag! Your workmanship is excellent and exceeded my expectations. Maybe I can talk her into a satchel or briefcase for me in the future. Thanks again!

K



Emil,

It came today and is fabulous!!!! We might have to order more in 2011.

Best wishes for a wonderful holiday! You have made ours.

Sincerely,

C


Emil,

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

The package just arrived and the briefcase is absolutely stunning.

Hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday. Also wishing you MUCH success in 2011 and beyond!

S

Staff

We would like to welcome our first employee, Claire Wallace, to the ranks at Emil Erwin. We are excited to have someone join our team that is enthusiastic about creating quality products and is committed to superior craftsmanship. And she is my sister.

In the Works

I'm working on a leather messenger, 30oz! Canvas Messenger, Wallets, and some accessories. Hope to have up before too long. Keep a close eye. Thanks.

What an Honor

Emil Erwin was named winner in the Style Category for the 2010 Garden and Gun Made in the South Awards

Emil Erwin & Imogene + Willie for J.Crew

Emil Erwin Website

Its a start...
emilerwin.com

Our friends at Imogene and Willie do it again...

Today, Imogene and Willie is celebrating their one year anniversary. Unfortunately we are missing the celebration, but we are their in spirit. It is astonishing what I+W has become and the lives it has touched in its first year. They are featured on the cover of Free & Easy, a Japanese magazine dedicated to Americana, and listed as one the the 21 southerners to watch. I am anxious to see what is to come for them and excited to work on more collaborations. We are working on a couple of ideas at present and hope to have picture shortly.

Regards,
Emil

New Edition to the Emil Erwin Clan

We are excited to announce the newest edition to our family. Virginia was born July 3oth at 3:29 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20.25".

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

Vacation from the day job.

I have the week off from my day job. Working on some new pieces available this Fall. More pics soon.

Imogene and Willie Collaboration

I am happy to announce Emil Erwin's new collaboration with Imogene and Willie to recreate a classic: The Mail Bag. Our version is modeled after the tried and true bag used for decades by the USPS. Timeless in design and impeccably constructed, this bag is destined to become a heirloom. Made with 5-6oz. domestic cow hide, and 10-11oz. domestic "Havana Brown" leather for the strap. Brass rivets at all stress points. Solid brass hardware. Made in Nashville, TN and sold exclusively at Imogene and Willie. Keep your eyes open for more designs coming shortly.

19"X13.5"X6"

$650

For more information contact Ian at Imogene and Willie
ian@imgeneandwillie.com
615-292-5005

Regards,
Emil