Wallets: they’re an integral part of any man’s everyday carry — stylish, practical accessories that store our cash, cards and ID documents. The rise of the digital wallet...

While environmentalists and animal-rights groups have long been championing vegan leather as an ethical alternative to animal leather, it seems the rest of the world is only just...

How has international travel been affected by the pandemic? We’ve surveyed Carl Friedrik customers, analysed Google Trends data and conducted wider research in a bid to answer this...

Although widely used in leather-related discourse, genuine leather is perhaps the most misunderstood term in the industry, if not the entire fashion world. You’ll see it stamped on...

You could be forgiven for thinking that the word ‘oyster’ refers to a seawater mollusc, or that NATO is an alliance of countries with close political and military...

EDC: what started as a niche hobby with a limited following on obscure internet forums has quickly evolved into a thriving subculture. The community is diverse, counting preppers,...

Much like delicately aged French wine or grass-fed Argentinian beef, Italian leather is synonymous with quality and tradition. The Italian peninsula has long been regarded as the epicentre...

Simon Shaw currently leads the global creative agenda at international PR consultancy, Hill + Knowlton Strategies. He spends his time creating integrated marketing campaigns (IMC) for leading brands...

There is a myriad of myths and misconceptions surrounding leather care. A large proportion of these relate to the application of oils to treat and nourish leather goods....

Every year, as your long-awaited holiday etches ever closer, attention must inevitably turn to an irritating and often time-consuming task: suitcase packing. A calculated approach to this task...

Bags: from briefcases born out of the Industrial Revolution, to the ‘bread bags’ of the Great Wars and the 21st century man bag, ever since we’ve needed to...

In the world of leather, ‘patina’ is a bit of a buzzword. And because high-quality leather is at the heart of many of our products, we’ve built up...

A common adage amongst watch enthusiasts is that new straps can reinvigorate a timepiece’s appearance and make it a more flexible accessory. The act of changing your straps...

In the last few months, working from home has been revolutionised. More people are working from home than ever before, and we are seeing a shift in the...

If you’re a fan of leather, like us, it may have left you asking yourself, ‘What is full grain leather?’ And, ‘What makes it different from other types...

It’s a Monday morning and you are heading to the office. You walk in with your take-out flat white but before you can even sit down and make...

Centre stage in the manufacture of everything from high-end luggage items to briefcases, Vachetta leather is near the top of the pecking order when it comes to luxury...

Millennials see ‘travelling’ as a legitimate pass time and take any excuse to escape our own four walls and routines, even if it is only for a weekend....

When you choose to purchase a leather bag or briefcase from Carl Friedrik, we want you to be as pleased with your new briefcase or laptop case in...

Can you fix cracked leather? It’s one of the most common questions we, as leather experts, get asked. The answer depends on the type of damage – but...

Rescuing wet leather need not be a hopeless task provided you keep in mind three key things: timing, patience and a small amount of elbow grease. Lock these...

Vegetable tanned leather is championed by leather connoisseurs, skilled artisans and, well, us (we incorporate it into all of our products). It’s a multifaceted topic that we love...

In our world chock-full of wondrous smartphone apps that can (supposedly) teach you a new language in a fortnight or turn on your washing machine when you’re on...

About a year ago we realised there was something missing with men’s backpacks. Despite there being no shortage of backpacks on the market, we found all to be...

The new Carl Friedrik visual identity is the result of a collaboration with the creative agency Two Times Elliott and tireless efforts of our own team. Here we’d...