7 Jan 2015

Made in USA Accessories by Owen & Fred


Every brand, it seems, are offering a sideline in wallets, money holders, bags, and various trinkets. To stand out then, you really need to do something different - either a new ethos to your brand or a line of products which capture folk’s attention straightaway.

We noticed Owen & Fred at Pop-Up Flea in London back in November. Granted, we were making an effort to look at every stand, but the quality and style of Owen & Fred’s products really drew our attention and kept us there, chatting with the owner, for quite some time.

It’s hard to say exactly what Owen & Fred focus on. Hanging on either side of the stall were a series of canvas products: the rugged and solid, “Work Hard, Play Hard” duffel bags; and their colourful “Hey Handsome” shaving kit bags on the other. The tables, though, were lined with what can only be described as bar accessories: money-clips, Paisley leather coasters, and my favourite, the “You Earned It” bottle opener - a solid lump of brass that’ll open many beers for years to come.

At Pop-Up Flea, Owen & Fred probably showcased half, if that, of their brand. Visiting their website reveals even more options on the lines we’d viewed, and a whole host of other products just waiting to be seen the next time they’re in London.
 
We definitely recommend checking out Owen & Fred's American-made products, it's all right up our street. A few of their items can be found in Present, Shoreditch, London.  Nik

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6 comments:

  1. Great pick-me-up messages for a cold, bleak January. Would make excellent gifts!

    Ben | http://www.twentyfirstcenturygent.com/

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  2. Agreed. Cheers for stopping by Ben. Be a good gift to yourself!

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  3. Wow these products are actually really witty. I love the bottle opener one the most. Would make a great gift for my boyfriend. Too bad he already knows how to open bottles with everything but bottle openers.

    rae of love from berlin

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  4. They're ace. We noticed them straight away at Pop-Up Flea...and I bought one straight away as the perfect present for someone who needs quite a few bottles opening ;-)

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  5. Haha love the "Hey Handsome" type surprise once you open up the handbag. Maybe they should make one for girls that say "Hey Beautiful"!

    Tee @ Rotten One

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  6. I love all of the fun details in these pieces. The "Hey Handsome" at the bottom of that bag is such an unexpected surprise that's so playful!

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