Italian Vachetta leather in all its beauty explained
Centre stage in the manufacture of everything from high-end luggage items to briefcases, Vachetta leather is near the top of...
Packing for a weekend trip is both exciting and stressful – Our simple guide to make your life easier.
Millennials see ‘travelling’ as a legitimate pass time and take any excuse to escape our own four walls and routines,...
Why does my bag need care? It’s leather!
When you choose to purchase a leather bag or briefcase from Carl Friedrik, we want you to be as pleased...
How to repair and restore cracked leather and bring it back to its former glory
Can you fix cracked leather? It’s one of the most common questions we, as leather experts, get asked. The answer...
What happens when leather gets wet – and how to fix it
Rescuing wet leather need not be a hopeless task provided you keep in mind three key things: timing, patience and...
Vegetable tanning: From hide to leather
Just like you, dear friend and confidante, we love leather. The utility, texture, aesthetic, and scent are such alluring qualities...
Our Raccagni zippers are designed to handle the rigours of life on the go. Here’s how.
In our world chock-full of wondrous smartphone apps that can (supposedly) teach you a new language in a fortnight or...
Introducing: Collection 3
About a year ago we realised there was something missing with men’s backpacks. Despite there being no shortage of backpacks...
The Carl Friedrik visual identity
The new Carl Friedrik visual identity is the result of a collaboration with the creative agency Two Times Elliott and...