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The Foundation Pieces That Made 1974
When it was time to rebrand back in 2022... the ideas were flowing out of me. I recently had acquired some amazing Italian, vegetable tanned leather with the most beautiful...
The Foundation Pieces That Made 1974
When it was time to rebrand back in 2022... the ideas were flowing out of me. I recently had acquired some amazing Italian, vegetable tanned leather with the most beautiful...

What is Vegetable Tanned Leather?
Here at 1974... all accessories are made with vegetable tanned leather. This means that the by-product animal hides are tanned with various tree bark/plant based tannins instead of toxic chromium or chrome...
What is Vegetable Tanned Leather?
Here at 1974... all accessories are made with vegetable tanned leather. This means that the by-product animal hides are tanned with various tree bark/plant based tannins instead of toxic chromium or chrome...

Why You'll Love These Leather Goods
1974 leather goods are best known for their off-the-cuff attitude. Indie-spirited. Modern, yet vintage infused. Where stories have seeped in, dwelling in each piece of leather before it’s even made...
Why You'll Love These Leather Goods
1974 leather goods are best known for their off-the-cuff attitude. Indie-spirited. Modern, yet vintage infused. Where stories have seeped in, dwelling in each piece of leather before it’s even made...

Whiskey with a Side of Thunderstorms
I'm all about a night by the fire with friends... however, tonight in Savannah... it's a bit stormy. I actually quite love these late summer afternoon storms... Time to unwind...
Whiskey with a Side of Thunderstorms
I'm all about a night by the fire with friends... however, tonight in Savannah... it's a bit stormy. I actually quite love these late summer afternoon storms... Time to unwind...

A Nod to Moon River
Disclaimer // When I designed the River Collection back in February, I had this smaller crossbody in mind, but for whatever reason, decided to leave it out. Until now... I...
A Nod to Moon River
Disclaimer // When I designed the River Collection back in February, I had this smaller crossbody in mind, but for whatever reason, decided to leave it out. Until now... I...

A Trusted Companion
I was in the studio today hand finishing details on your wallet and pondering over those amazing stories you tell. Can’t wait to hear more as you head out on the...
A Trusted Companion
I was in the studio today hand finishing details on your wallet and pondering over those amazing stories you tell. Can’t wait to hear more as you head out on the...
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