15 episodes

A transparent look inside one of America’s oldest leather companies - Moore & Giles. Founded in 1933 in Lynchburg, Virginia, Moore & Giles has grown into an internationally know leader in the leather industry. They share insights and relationships from almost a century of traveling the globe. Chances are their leather has touched your life. From the finest hotel lobbies, private yachts or even your local Starbucks - Moore & Giles has quietly shaped the look of our world with one product - their natural leathers. Learn more about mankind’s oldest material and hear from designers, influencers and business leaders whose shared love for leather has led them to Moore & Giles.

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A transparent look inside one of America’s oldest leather companies - Moore & Giles. Founded in 1933 in Lynchburg, Virginia, Moore & Giles has grown into an internationally know leader in the leather industry. They share insights and relationships from almost a century of traveling the globe. Chances are their leather has touched your life. From the finest hotel lobbies, private yachts or even your local Starbucks - Moore & Giles has quietly shaped the look of our world with one product - their natural leathers. Learn more about mankind’s oldest material and hear from designers, influencers and business leaders whose shared love for leather has led them to Moore & Giles.

    The Reclaimed: Project - Why Every Hide has a Story to Tell

    The Reclaimed: Project - Why Every Hide has a Story to Tell

    Who decides what hides are good and what hides are bad? We sit with President Sackett Wood to unpack the Reclaimed: Project which utilizes previously rejected hides. These hides have been rejected for their natural markings and Moore & Giles believes each hide has value and a beautiful story to tell.

    • 19 min
    Interview: Designer Joe Lucas

    Interview: Designer Joe Lucas

    We talk long-distance with our close friend designer Joe Lucas. Lucas who is based in LA, owns both Lucas Studio Inc. and Harbinger (LA + NY). As a former actor turned designer, Lucas is no stranger to the spotlight. Joe Lucas Studio, Inc. & Harbinger have been featured in House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Elle Décor,Veranda, Architectural Digest, Luxe Magazine, Domino, the LA Times, Angeleno, Angeleno Interiors, Wired and Design NJ.

    • 44 min
    Interview: Master Craftsman - Lawton Smith

    Interview: Master Craftsman - Lawton Smith

    Interview with Moore & Giles master leather craftsman - Lawton Smith. We join Lawton inside the Moore & Giles leather workshop located in Virginia to discuss what time and tools it really takes to reach his level of craft. We also talk about our Moore & Giles ONE program - a one-of-a-kind bag effort that benefits everyone. Each of the bags are made by Lawton in the Virginia workshop - learn more at www.mooreandgiles.com/one

    • 39 min
    Harmful Faux Materials, Fallen Olive Leaves and The Meaning of True Sustainability

    Harmful Faux Materials, Fallen Olive Leaves and The Meaning of True Sustainability

    Vegan leather? Wait...thats technically not possible. During a quiet afternoon of the farm, we catch up with Beverly McAuley - Moore & Giles' Director of Sustainability & Education, to discuss why faux "leather" material is harmful for humans and the environment. We also get into what true sustainability means and how we can help future generations. McAuley's background in design mixed with her true love of people and nature make her the perfect voice in a loud crowd of "green washed" me toos.

    • 43 min
    Interview: American Leather CEO Bruce Birnbach

    Interview: American Leather CEO Bruce Birnbach

    We connect with CEO Bruce Birnbach during the COVID 19 crisis while he is at his home in Dallas, Texas. Bruce leads American Leather, Lee Industries, Brookline Furniture and the online marketplace of Benchmade Modern. Bruce, the son of the late Gerald Birnbach who grew Rowe Furniture to fame, is a second generation leather in the furniture world.We talk about his leadership style as he guides four different brands.

    • 37 min
    Interview: Designer Bill Amberg

    Interview: Designer Bill Amberg

    Since 1984, Bill Amberg Studio has been a badge of quality. We sit down with Bill Amberg from his home in the UK to discuss his journey in leather. Bill is one of the most well known leather craftsmen in world. His work is showcased in museums and historic sites around the globe. Moore & Giles recently launched the Bill Amberg Collection of printed leathers and additional patterns from designers around the world.

    • 39 min

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