New One of a Kind at the Berkshires Craft Show

Posted by veryspecialjackets on July 30, 2015

We have been busy in the studio designing and making while the temps get up in the 90’s, thinking of how cold for how long the winter will be.

On my bucket list has been to do an easy vest, one to just throw on and let it flow, or to tighten it up with your favorite belt as I did here in a quick shot on the mannequin

Want it?

Come to Great Barrington in August, to The Berkshire Craft Show!

So far we have done a handful of one-of-a-kinds, and we would love to have you come try one on, and give us feedback!

Done in a supple napa finish Spanish Merino Shearling with lambskin trim

A Sneak Peak of The Hampton Classic

Posted by veryspecialjackets on July 25, 2015

Our friends at Brennan’s Bit & Bridle are showcasing two of our styles in shearling leading up the The Hampton Classic.

Located on the SE corner of The Bridgehampton Commons on Montauk Highway & Snake Hollow Rd., they are a hop skip and jump from the show grounds, and where riders of all ages are popping in to get their gear all summer long.

Stop in to see our quality of materials and construction to start your thoughts of a special jacket for winter, and then stop by our booth in the Boutique Garden at The Classic

to see more styles.

Brennan’s will also be doing appointments during The Classic if you want a private try on of your dream jacket.

The Best in Finely Crafted Leather & Shearling

Posted by veryspecialjackets on July 23, 2015

We are proud to be exhibiting at two shows early in our season with others who are the best in our medium, and that give a fair representation of the best in the field.

One of the oldest materials used by man, humans have been manipulating leather since prehistoric times to to clothe us, to carry things, as ornamental items, to keep our pants up, aide in our sexual fantasies, tether our animals, and so much more.

Most of us in this field are self taught, as there are very few educational opportunities available.

We are a small group, it is a laborious medium that mistakes cannot be made in, due to the nature of working in skins made one at a time, and most of us who have survived have been perfecting our craft for a very long time, some as custom sandal makers during the Woodstock era. There are no leather guilds or prizes to keep us going,

so Kudos to the shows that jury in the best in the medium of Leather!

Come see us all at

The Berkshire Crafts Fair

8 Leather Artisans out of about 100 exhibitors

The American Craft Exposition

11 Leather Artisans out of 150 exhibitors

Because it’s TBT, I’m including an image of some hand cut Leather Lace Collars

for Jackets we made in the early ’90’s

The Best Kept Secret in The Berkshires! #FineCraft!

Posted by veryspecialjackets on July 21, 2015

We kick off our fall season, every year since 2001, in one of the most culturally rich areas in the North East,

Great Barrington, Massachusetts, in The Berkshires, at

The Berkshire Crafts Fair

The buzz at the show is the quality here is on par with The Smithsonian and The PMA Craft Show,

and there is some great work here you won’t find anywhere else!

So if you don’t know of this secret, plan a weekend, take in the show and maybe a concert at Tanglewood, a dance performance at Jacob’s Pillow, some of the great shopping and galleries in Lenox, such as Sienna Patti Contemporary, The Norman Rockwell Museum, and so much more! If you do know about the secret, see you soon!


	AUGUST 14th–16th Presenting Fine Juried Crafts by Professional Artisans Since 1974 More Info Map & Directions 2015 Artists

	Berkshire Crafts Fair is a not-for-profit event generating funds for scholarships and creative educational endeavors at our public high school.
	August 14 • 15 • 16 10am–5pm AIR CONDITIONED admission: adults $7.00, age 12 and under free Monument Mountain Regional High School 600 Stockbridge Road / Rt 7 Great Barrington, MA 01230

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The Weekend:Gallery North

Posted by veryspecialjackets on July 13, 2015

We have the wonderful Gallery North here on the north shore, in Setauket, offering some very fine art and craft for fifty years. I became a volunteer this year, and this weekend was assigned to the information desk, at the annual

We have been busy in the studio designing and making while the temps get up in the 90’s, thinking of how cold for how long the winter will be.

On my bucket list has been to do an easy vest, one to just throw on and let it flow, or to tighten it up with your favorite belt as I did here in a quick shot on the mannequin

Want it?

So far we have done a handful of one-of-a-kinds, and we would love to have you come try one on, and give us feedback!

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Our friends at Brennan’s Bit & Bridle are showcasing two of our styles in shearling leading up the The Hampton Classic.

Located on the SE corner of The Bridgehampton Commons on Montauk Highway & Snake Hollow Rd., they are a hop skip and jump from the show grounds, and where riders of all ages are popping in to get their gear all summer long.

Stop in to see our quality of materials and construction to start your thoughts of a special jacket for winter, and then stop by our booth in the Boutique Garden at The Classic

to see more styles.

Brennan’s will also be doing appointments during The Classic if you want a private try on of your dream jacket.

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We are proud to be exhibiting at two shows early in our season with others who are the best in our medium, and that give a fair representation of the best in the field.

One of the oldest materials used by man, humans have been manipulating leather since prehistoric times to to clothe us, to carry things, as ornamental items, to keep our pants up, aide in our sexual fantasies, tether our animals, and so much more.

Most of us in this field are self taught, as there are very few educational opportunities available.

so Kudos to the shows that jury in the best in the medium of Leather!

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We kick off our fall season, every year since 2001, in one of the most culturally rich areas in the North East,

Great Barrington, Massachusetts, in The Berkshires, at

The buzz at the show is the quality here is on par with The Smithsonian and The PMA Craft Show,

and there is some great work here you won’t find anywhere else!

AUGUST 14th–16th

Presenting Fine Juried Crafts by Professional Artisans Since 1974

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We have the wonderful Gallery North here on the north shore, in Setauket, offering some very fine art and craft for fifty years. I became a volunteer this year, and this weekend was assigned to the information desk, at the annual

“Joseph Reboli Wet Paint Festival”

where artists set up their easels on the gallery grounds or the Historical Society across the street, and interpret the view.

Their works will be on view at The Gallery July 15th-17th

A Silent Auction of the works will be held on Friday July 17th, followed by the Auction Reception from 6-8

Good Luck bidding!

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One of our newest designs

The Bicycle Jacket

Shown here in black suede Merino Shearling with sleeve done in contrasting

squares of suede & napa

To debut at The Berkshire Craft Fair and The Hampton Classic in August

Crafts at Lyndhurst and The American Craft Exposition in September

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Celebrate the Red White and Blue!

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