ColsenKeane Leather

Time leaves its mark on us. We believe that your personal time-mark is art. When we transcend surrounding ourselves with disposable nonsense and create pieces of value and travel companions, if you will, the patina of our lifestyle allows the well-made items we own, wear and carry to rise in value. If wine took the form of an accessory, we’re setting out to create it. The non-particle board heirlooms that make their way through dusty antique shops, estate sales and your great grandfather’s attic are loaded with as much or more memory as they are monetary value. My sons are sleeping in bunk beds that my Grandfather and his brother, my Father and his brother and my brother and I also shared. And as I tuck my boys into bed at night and we try to decipher the fingernail-etched initials in the headboards we then become part of the same story my grandfather and his brother began over 80 years ago. This double decker sleeping structure was simply built and designed to survive many more generations. I can only hope my grandsons and great grandchildren will read bedtime stories in it one day. You can’t find this at Ikea, my friends. In our modern society, it’s next to impossible to find long-haul products. Passion-infused items crafted with fanatical detail. At ColsenKeane, we believe our leather pieces are creating form, function AND narrative. The dopp kit you purchase from us could be the one your grandson will one day carry his razor in. Or, that satchel you use to trek through the streets of NYC on your way to a board meeting will be the same bag carrying your daughter’s books across her university campus. They’ll want it not just because it is a great accessory but because YOU weathered it, used it and hand-etched your mark on it. And it’s the better for it. We desire to create pieces that are highly practical yet head-turning. Inspired by simplicity and a deep sense of clean form, I believe American-made products should be rooted in rugged individualism. Be forewarned, investing in heirloom quality items can be completely addictive. It makes the throw-away items we’re surrounded by pale in comparison. If you find yourself placing your ColsenKeane bag on the table at the café across from you and proudly staring at it while you sip your coffee, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Be ready for people to stop you on the concourse, in the office, on your campus and at the coffee shop…in a sea of cookie cutter belts, cases, bags and accessories, your ColsenKeane leather will scream originality, old-soulishness and American craftsmanship. Scott Hofert, Founder

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Working on prototypes today. New iPad Pro portfolios designed to hold both your iPad and a legal pad. Make with beefy 8/9 oz leather. #colsenkeane #charlottenc (at ColsenKeane Leather) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz0g7lVgv-W/?igshid=kfw98raj5e6m

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We are in the early stages of designing a custom tool pouch for a boating company in South Florida to hold tools that will be mounted to the wall as a leather tool roll. More to come.

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New in the Workshop: The No. 718 Applewatch Band. Available in 4 different color ways and sizes 38MM and 42MM. Pre-Order now and receive our special pricing with Code "CKapple18". (at ColsenKeane Leather)

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In honor of all the men who have made an impact in our lives, we want to say Thank You. Until midnight, receive a free insert with every No. 4318 Messenger bag you purchase.

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Mother's Day is right around the corner. Until Midnight tonight we are offering 25% off of out entire Women's Collection. Use "CKMOM18" at checkout. Order today and your gift will be guaranteed to arrive by May 11th.

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Don't miss out on the special pricing for Pre-Ordering the Limited Edition Rich Pebbled Grunge Belts. Available in two different styles. Use "CKpebbled18" at checkout.

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Earlier this winter we had an unexpected date night and knew exactly where we wanted to spend here in town: a brand spanking new restaurant causing a whole lot of buzz in town, Flour Shop.

Part of the BackLot Renaissance at the beloved Park Road Shopping Center here in Charlotte, Flour Shop calls a small cozy storefront at the very end of the strip home where they’re created an intimate, minimalist and modern yet warm dining space with a pretty stellar covered patio taking shape for Spring. The center of the restaurant holds a 22-seat bar that surrounds the open kitchen so you can sip your cocktail, dine and watch the culinary magic happen. Surrounding the bar are tables that can seat up to another 44 guests.

The owner and chef, Trey Wilson, a known entity and restaurateur in our city, runs one of our favorite eateries in town, Custom Shop, a few blocks from our studio in our neighborhood of. Fun fact: Trey has his own garden and not only grows some of the food for his restaurants but also some of the flowers you’ll see there! Taking LOCAL to a whole other level, Flour Shop is causing a stir with their fresh pasta and bread as well as roasted meats from the open-fire grill on a family-style menu.

Like Custom Shop, Flour Shop’s menu is locally sourced and while Flour Shop has more of a chic feel and Custom Shop an old world vibe, the commonality beyond Wilson’s restaurants? THE BREAD.

We don’t know exactly what kind of bread it is but it’s white, it’s always warm and moist, served with some sort of infused olive oil and is always complimentary. And so addictive. Low-carbers beware.

If you went there for bread alone you wouldn’t be disappointed! But that would be a crime because their menu is ever changing and quite spectacular.

We dined at Flour Shop on a Tuesday night and the place was hopping. They don’t take reservations…and while we didn’t wait for a table we have a feeling we would have been doing so had it been a different night of the week. While there’s not a waiting area per se in the space, you could always try to grab a seat at the bar or walk the Shopping Center which has a pretty stellar array of shops. After looking over the menu and ordering a bottle of Côtes du Rhône, we ordered a Cheese Board complete with several locally sourced cheeses and honeycomb and long toasted crackers, the scrumptious Salanova Lettuce (salad) dressed with an incredible charred lemon vinaigrette and we finished with the Ricotta Mezzaluna – lemon, pecorino romano, kale, kefir. Tangy, rich and absolutely delectable. Every single bite.

We had the honor of handcrafting leather coasters for Flour Shop which we embossed with their logo. We also created check presenters in a rich hide that truly ages beautifully. We carry an entire line of restaurant specific goods and create any custom leather good you might need to make your own unique expression for the dining experience you’re creating. You’ll also notice our check presenters at Custom Shop and we’re really honored to be a small part of this delicious duo.

Congrats, Trey, on Flour Shop being named one of the best new restaurants of 2018 by Charlotte Agenda! Well deserved. We love your passion for cuisine and the Queen City and keeping things LOCAL! Whether you’re a Charlottean or you’re coming through our town for a visit we highly recommend you adding Flour Shop to your itinerary! Cheers.

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GET IN FORMATION #4313 #4316

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We are giving away a #free set of #coasters with every Tech accessories purchase this weekend. Use Code "CKtech18" at Checkout.

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We are out enjoying the springtime weather #finally #easterweekend #4313 #DistressedBuffalo (at ColsenKeane Leather)

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We're obsessed with the newest concept to come off the benches, the No. 4318. Check it out here: https://colsenkeane.com/collections/no-4318-the-messenger #USAmade #leather #bag #messengerbag

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Name a better combination than springtime finally arriving (maybe?) in the Carolinas and #crazyhorseleather. Anybody? Bueller? #handmade #artisan #shopsmall #leather #4316 (at ColsenKeane Leather)

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I know very few people who love leather like Sarah does. Stop by today 10-1 and let her tell you all about it! #shopsmall #smallbusinesssaturday #handmade #leather #artisan (at ColsenKeane Leather)

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SUNDAY STEALS : No. 217 Utility Bag is 25% OFF through MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. Use "CKutility18" at checkout. (at ColsenKeane Leather)

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We will have studio hours this Saturday from 10am-1pm. If you are out in the #ElizabethNeighborhood, stop in and enjoy a #mimosa on us. (at ColsenKeane Leather)

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Glazed Tan is possibly our most unique leather, and that is saying something. Each piece has a slight variation of cracking or even marbling that is completely gorgeous https://colsenkeane.com/collections/the-glazed-tan-collection #handmade #handcrafted #artisan #leather #shopsmall #familyowned (at ColsenKeane Leather)

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And complete - ready to head back out into the world for more adventures. Can't wait to see it in 20 years #handmade #leather #artisan #shopsmall #buyitonce (at ColsenKeane Leather)