It all started in 2012 when Owen & Fred founder Michael Arnot was ultimately unsuccessful in finding a new wallet. Not only was he underwhelmed with the styles available and the poor materials used, but also quickly came to realize just how few of the options were made in America. He decided to take matters into his own hands and find craftsmen and women to create a stand-out wallet, made with premium fabrics, and designed and manufactured stateside.
The core focus for Owen & Fred back then and today is the everyday essential. That means the brand is invested in doing a very select line of goods that you use day in and day out, and includes a hearty tote (for weekend getaways or the gym), a dopp kit to make sure you can get ready anywhere, simple totes perfect for eco-friendly grocery store runs, and the most stellar, modern briefcase you’ve seen in the recent past.
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All of the bags are made with a variety of impressive materials and treatments, including cotton canvas, cordura nylon, ballistic nylon, and leather from leading tanneries in the U.S., like Horween and Wickett & Craig. They even use eco-friendly dyes. If you’re looking for something unique and useful to put into that fancy new bag, check out the grooming, home and bar goods also available from Owen & Fred.
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Flight Brief
The Flight Brief, $245, is named very appropriately This bag is a perfectly sized briefcase for your coast to coast flight, or your train ride to the office.
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Hey Handsome Shaving Kit Bag
Give yourself a compliment. Make it happen when you get to the bottom of your Hey Handsome Shaving Kit Bag, $68.
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Voyager Waxed Weekender
The Voyager Waxed Weekender, $275, looks equally as stylish with a dark suit as it does with your gym sweats. Well maybe not equally, but close.
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Explore Mini Waxed Shaving Kit Bag
Stylishly move your getting ready essentials with the Explore Mini Waxed Shaving Kit Bag, $59. It's a smaller size to accommodate just the necessities - like a toothbrush, razor, shaving cream & comb.
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Black Leather Monogram Keychain
Show someone special some personalized attention by buying them the Black Leather Monogram Keychain, $18. Spruce up your keys, or use as an accessory on a cool tote, like the Waxed Weekender.
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Voyager Waxed Weekender
The Voyager Waxed Weekender, $275, is crafted with waterproof & waxable canvas, with 7 oz leather straps from Wickett & Craig, one of America's oldest tanneries.
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'Work Hard, Play Hard' Duffel
There's attention in the details. Just scope the stamped leather message on the 'Work Hard, Play Hard' Duffel, meant to inspire you every time you read it.
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Grey & Green Everyday Tote
Keep the Grey & Green Everyday Tote, $19, in your backpack for the run to the grocery store on the way home. Effective and earth friendly.
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Orange & Army Green Everyday Tote
The Orange & Army Green Everyday Tote, $19, is a stylish way to tote around your everyday extras - like magazines. Plus it has a spring-loaded hook to clip onto your keys.
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Grey 'Work Hard, Play Hard' Duffle
The Grey 'Work Hard, Play Hard' Duffle, $115, is the perfect size for a weekend away or toting your change of clothes to the gym.
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Natural 'Work Hard, Play Hard' Duffel
Made in the USA, the Natural 'Work Hard, Play Hard' Duffel, $115, is built from premium duck canvas & Denier nylon, making it durable and water repellent.
