My Q&A with Canvas Rebel (2024)
– I’m torn between two worlds…creating functional art at a slower, more intentional pace and trying to sell it in a mainstream, e-commerce environment... I’ve found myself getting lost in that shuffle of faster, bigger…cheaper. – Beth Dryden
Grateful to have been asked to do another article by the Canvas Rebel family.
Life & Work with Beth Dryden (2022)
I find beauty in all things that are less than perfect. Multi-layered with depth, soul…scars. This rebrand from Bernice London to 1974 Leather Co. was a shift in perspective on both an artistic and business front. It’s where the past 10 years have led me, shaped me, molded me. It’s more refined. More intentional. Slower made. Off-the-cuff. It’s about celebrating beautiful veg-tanned hides and creating distinctively designed collections. 1974 is a state of mind.
Thankful to have had the opportunity to chat with the fine folks at Voyage Savannah.
explore the collections
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River Collection
1974’s inaugural leather goods collection was inspired by the raw, rustic edges of any...
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Men*Folk Collection
The 1974 men*folk collection of leather goods is inspired by those who value minimalism, a...
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1974 Smalls
A petite collection of slow-made, upcycled small leather goods ready to be...
