February 2019 – The Leather Retailers' and Manufacturers' Journal

More than Exotics

By Nick Pernokas

When John G. Mahler started as a salesman for a heel company in Chicago in 1948, he couldn’t have guessed at the events that were happening on the other side of the world Read more

Evolving with the Times

By Liisa Andreassen

Third-generation owner Charles Jackson says they sell a lot of used saddles, especially Buckaroo-type saddles.

When I visited Jackson’s Western Store in Asheville, North Carolina, a few days before this past Christmas, Read more

Designer Gail Orrick, wearing a custom deerskin buffalo nickel Coyote Couture vest, paired with long coyote fur collar, custom hat from Burns Custom Hats, and turquoise earrings from KB Hansel Jewelry.

Gail Orrick didn’t know Read more