April 25, 2020
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Our deepest dive yet! Leather jacket guru David Himel guides you through every last detail of our newest leather jacket model: the Imperial (pattern provided by John Chapman of Good Wear Leather). This video is a fat SLICE of history, design, and our best Himel wisdom. Obsessives, take notes—casual fans, buckle up.
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April 02, 2020
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In this episode of HBTV, leather guru Dave Himel goes deep into the qualities and history of some of the highest quality horsehides in the world, produced by Shinki Tannery in Himeji, Japan. Most of this information can't be found online—plus, he shows you the details of one of the least-known Himel Bros. Leather designs: the Brycelander, made exclusively for Bryceland's & Co.
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January 23, 2020
Technically, all of our Shinki horsehide leathers except for the Black Oil Tan are teacore leathers. Our pigment finishes are specifically designed to expose the undercolour with wear, while our Oil/Wax finishes tend to soak deeper into the raw hides. Eventually, even the Oil/Wax finishes will lighten with wear, but for the classic vegetable tanned look the Pigment finishes are ideal.
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January 16, 2020
Our new natural dyed SAFETY YELLOW watch caps are here, and with them come images of the dying process. Unlike chemical dying processes, our turmeric-based natural dye is beautiful and good-smelling from start to finish.
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January 16, 2020
For Himel Bros. customers who prefer a more upscale look, and especially those who need a cool weather jacket for daily wear, David Himel has created the Chinook in Harris Tweed®. Available in two Harris Tweed® colorways, and in waxed British Millerain Oilskin® (for those in rainy climates).
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November 22, 2019
Limited Edition Himel jackets available for a short time only at the Isetan store in Niigata, Japan.
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