Handmade in the USA, constructed with quality, sustainability, & functionality in mind.

Built to Last a Lifetime

Our Brick-and-Mortar is revamped for Spring with a big renovation.

Small-batch production means greater attention to every stitch. The result? A bag that lasts.

Say Goodbye to Fast Fashion

Featuring work by artisans from all around Connecticut including right here in Chester.

Blackkat Leather Goods

Hand-made goods are a rare find in today’s world of fast fashion. Blackkat aims to continue the tradition of quality slow-made products. Built with a stylistic flair unique among its peers, we can guarantee these are not your mother’s bag.

Freshly Restocked

Pre-Orders Are Open

If there’s a style you’re waiting for, you can pre-order yours now.

McGowan Messenger

The do-it-all of messenger bags.

Travel Essentials

Shop our collection of men’s products from wallets, to belts and catch all trays.

Tula Mini Tote

Our newest design checks all the boxes.

Leather Sourced & Handmade
in the U.S.A.

Wickett and Craig USA vegetable tanned leather

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View fullsize Danielle Crossbodies and Lizzie Totes are back in stock! And just in time for a busy weekend in Chester. If you haven't heard, we're celebrating Earth Day this Sunday 4/27 with lots of activities and music downtown from noon till 4pm. Be sure to com
View fullsize ICYMI: a fresh batch of Egg Clutches hit our shelves just in time for Easter. We know eggs are expensive right now, so be sure to buy yours locally.
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View fullsize Something new I’ve been working on. Fun to experiment with these circular handles. They are retractable by the way! Hope to have some more to show you soon. Let me know some good name ideas in the comments 👇
View fullsize We’re back! Good things are worth waiting for right?! The renovation took way longer than I thought, as is usually the case. But it looks great and we can’t wait to see you in the shop!
View fullsize To say it’s been a slow winter would be an understatement. So to make the most of this slow period we’re closing the store for the next couple weeks to renovate. After 7 years it’s in dire need of a fresh coat of paint among other t
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View fullsize Hello February! That’s right y’all, we made it through the longest month of the year … barely! January can be tough for small businesses like myself, sales drop significantly and you begin to wonder what you’re doing with you