The Journal

All about ghost leather

One of our most popular special edition materials is called ghost leather. Ghost leather starts out with a light layer of wax sits on the surface, giving the leather its pale, almost chalky appeara...

What is Shell Cordovan?

 If you're new to the leather world, you might be wondering what the deal is with shell cordovan. What is it and why is everyone so obsessed with it? Shell cordovan is a very specific kind of leath...

The Legend of the Lost Dutchman: How a Fabled Treasure Inspired Our Name

Every brand carries a story. Some names emerge from corporate boardrooms, tested through focus groups and market research. Others arise organically, reflecting founder values, geographic roots, or ...

Our Green Initiatives: How Lost Dutchman Leather Gives Back

Sustainability claims saturate modern marketing. Brands tout "eco-friendly" products while operations contradict messaging. Greenwashing proliferates as consumers increasingly prioritize environmen...

Leather and Sustainability Myths Debunked: Truth vs. Fiction

Leather provokes passionate debates in sustainability discussions. Some declare all leather environmentally destructive, citing livestock impacts and chemical processing. Others position leather as...

Repair, Don't Replace: Embracing a Fix-It Culture for Your Leather Goods

Americans discard millions of perfectly repairable leather goods annually. A loose stitch, dried leather, or minor surface scratch triggers replacement purchases when simple repairs would restore f...

Behind the Tannery Doors: Visiting Our Eco-Conscious Leather Supplier

Most consumers never consider where their leather goods originate. A wallet appears on a retail shelf with no visible connection to the complex supply chain preceding its arrival - the livestock ra...

5 Ways to Make Your Lifestyle More Sustainable with Leather

Leather carries complicated associations in sustainability discussions. Critics highlight livestock agriculture's environmental footprint while proponents emphasize natural materials and exceptiona...

Crafted to Last: Environmental Benefits of Heirloom-Quality Gear

Americans discard approximately 11 million tons of textile and leather waste annually. Wallets replaced every 18 months, belts discarded after two years, bags abandoned when stitching fails - this ...

Vegetable-Tanned vs. Chrome-Tanned: Which Is More Eco-Friendly?

Walk into any leather goods store and you'll find products made using two fundamentally different tanning processes. One relies on natural materials and centuries-old techniques. The other prioriti...