Leathertainment Studio Podcast
Leathertainment Studio Podcast, hosted by Tanner Leatherstein, explores the world of leather, the leather industry, and fashion. Each week, Tanner engages in conversations with industry experts, craftsmen, and enthusiasts about all things leather. Tune in every Monday for a new episode covering topics from craftsmanship to broader industry trends.
Episodes
Coach Sent Me This Bag for Review — Here's What $450 Actually Buys
Coach sent over their Tabby 26 shoulder bag for an independent dissection — no scripts, no sponsorship, just cut open like every other bag on this channel. Top-grain pebbled cowhide, heavy-duty hardware, and a materials-plus-labor cost I traced back to source pricing.I also ran it through water, mud, ketchup, and wine to see how the finish actually holds up day to day. One recurring gripe: the bra
I Dissected the Hermès Constance Belt — Here's the Real Markup
This $990 belt isn't saddle-stitched by hand like the bags Hermès is known for — it's machine-sewn, which is exactly why anyone can buy it while Birkins and Kellys stay gatekept. I opened it up to see what's actually inside: three leather layers, a palladium-coated buckle, and a materials cost I could trace back to source pricing.The markup turned out lower than expected for the brand
I Bought a Fake Hermès Belt in China and Compared It to the Real One
On a research trip in China, I found my way into a market selling replica luxury goods and picked up a counterfeit Hermès Constance belt for about $100. Then I ordered the real one from Hermès directly and put both under the microscope — leather, stitching, hardware, edge finishing, even weight.The differences were bigger than expected in some places, and barely there in others. Here's what ac
I Compared a $4,450 Louis Vuitton to a $395 Coach — The Craftsmanship Wasn't the Story
Three head-to-head comparisons, same categories, wildly different prices: an $1,700 LV briefcase against a Coach backpack under $150. A $2,700 Neverfull against a $450 Coach tote. A $4,450 LV Go-14 against a $395 Coach Tabby. After dissecting all six, the craftsmanship gap was nowhere near the price gap — sometimes Coach came out ahead.So where does the price difference actually come from? The ans
I Bought Leather From 12 Shops in Florence — Here's What Was Actually Made in Italy
"Made in Italy" doesn't always mean what you think. I spent a day in Florence — street markets, tourist shops, highly rated boutiques, and heritage brands like Il Bisonte and Ferragamo — buying leather goods at every price point, then brought all 12 pieces home to check what was real.Some pieces didn't hold up to scrutiny despite the label. Others — vegetable-tanned totes, hand-b
Fact-Checking the "$90K Birkin for $6K" Replica Video — What's True and What's Not
A Chinese replica seller claimed he could build the exact same $90,000 crocodile Birkin for $6,000, and broke down the cost of materials and labor to prove it. After a week in China meeting artisans and touring factories, I went back through his claims line by line — thread, labor cost, hardware, lining — to see what actually holds up.Some of it is true. Most of it isn't. And one claim from hi
I Scored 10 Luxury Brands on Quality, Exclusivity, and Hype — Here's the Ranking
Over five years and 30+ dissected bags, I built a four-pillar scoring system for modern luxury: shopping experience, product quality, exclusivity, and logo signal power. Ten brands, scored out of 40 each — Prada, Loewe, Chanel, Saint Laurent, Goyard, Hermès, Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Bottega Veneta.The results won't match what you'd expect from price tag alone. One brand stood o
I Dissected a Goyard Bag — Here's What $2,600 Actually Buys
Goyard doesn't sell online, doesn't advertise, and doesn't disclose prices, and about 95% of the bags on resale markets are fake. So I bought one, authenticated it, and cut it open.What I found: a plastic-coated canvas exterior (not leather, despite the confusion), paired with genuinely excellent semi-aniline calfskin lining. I priced out the materials and labor to build it. Here's
The Secret Spanish Town Where Luxury Brands Actually Make Their Bags
Dior, Loewe, Polène — they all have one thing in common most people never notice: their bags are made in the same small town in Andalusia, and the brands don't advertise it.I got invited into Ubrique to find out why. What I found wasn't a trick or a shortcut — it was a 10-month sewing curriculum, a tool nobody outside the town uses, and a mindset built entirely around patience. I also got reported
Leathertainment on the go! Episode 1 | Leather’s Myth: Are Animals Really Killed Just for Leather?
This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.We sat down with Florian, an industry veteran with decades of experience, to talk about the biggest myth:
Leathertainment on the go! Episode 8 | Leather Secrets Revealed: How to Spot Quality & Make it Last
This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it:In this episode, we sit down with Noor Wentholt, a fourth-generation leather crafter from Amsterdam, to u
Leathertainment on the go! Episode 7 | Farm to Fashion: The True Story of Leather & Animals
This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.In this episode, we’re tackling the complex topic of animal welfare and ethical concerns in the leather i
Leathertainment on the go! Episode 6 | How Your Leather Choices Can Save the Planet
This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.In this episode, we’re heading straight to the source – an organic dairy farm near Amsterdam – to uncover
Leathertainment on the go! Episode 5 | Why Leather Could Be the Eco-Friendly Choice
This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.In this episode, we explore the future of leather – how it’s positioned in the evolving world of consciou
Leathertainment on the go! Episode 4 | The Truth About Leather: Myths, Methods, and Making
This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.In this episode, we’re peeling back the curtain on how leather is actually made – from raw hides to the l
Leathertainment on the go! Episode 3 | Leather Through the Ages: From Ancient Pompeii to Today
This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.In this episode, we’re stepping back in time to explore the legacy of leather and how it has been part of
Leathertainment on the go! Episode 2 | Is Vegan Leather Really Vegan?
This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.In this episode, we’re tackling the controversial topic of vegan leather. What does it really mean? Is it
Master Craftsman & Serial Entrepreneur: "Creating a leather brand is tougher than I thought!”
Are you ready to be inspired by a true multi-craftsman?
Meet Jonathan Ward, the mastermind behind two successful automotive brands and now, his own leather goods company. In this video, he shares his journey and insights as a serial entrepreneur and craftsman with a unique background in both cars and leather.
Get ready to hear about his passion that drives him, the challenges he faced in start
How to get started with Leather Crafting | Leathertainment Podcast EP20
Welcome to the world of leather crafting with the incredible Marianne Amore! In this video, we dive into who Marianne Amore is and how she became a master of her craft. From starting out as a hobby of leather crafting to now running her own business, Marianne shares her journey and insights with us.
So whether you're an aspiring leather craftsman or simply looking for a new hobby, this video
Mastering the Art of Leather with Sackett Wood | Leathertainment Podcast EP19
Witness the incredible work that goes into crafting luxury leather products with Moore & Giles, the renowned leather company. Discover their story and get an exclusive look at their partnerships, innovative processes, and sustainability initiatives that make them leaders in the leather industry.
Join us as we explore the fascinating world of tanning through the eyes of Sackett Wood, CEO of Mo
A Deep Dive into Leather Sustainability w/ Deborah Taylor | Leathertainment Podcast EP18
Are you wondering if leather's sustainability is really as bad as everyone makes it out to be? Do you think plastic is more recyclable and therefore a better alternative?
This video features Deborah Taylor, Managing Director and Founder of the Sustainable Leather Foundation, who dives into the big questions about leather's impact on the environment and what we can do about it.
She discus
Luxury Goods Authentication w/ Entrupy CEO, Vidyuth Srinivasan | EP17 S1
The challenges and methods used in authenticating luxury goods with Vidyuth Srinivasan, CEO of Entrupy.
https://www.entrupy.com/
Creating Luxury Leather Tesla Interiors w/ Lucy Caille | Leathertainment Podcast | EP16
Leathertainment Podcast Episode 17, w/ Lucy Caille
Bespoq Automotive helps transform Tesla's typical upholstery with real luxury leather interiors.
Bespoq Automotive:
https://bespoqautomotive.co.uk/
Tanning With Olives? Olivenleder's Innovative Leather Tanning Process | Leathertainment Podcast S1 EP10
Leather tanning with olives, Thomas Lamparter from Olivenleder shows us how olive tanning is changing the leather industry.
Olivenleder
https://olivenleder.com/en/
Leather Tanning and Industry Challenges w/ Dr. Kerry Senior , Leather UK | Leathertainment S1 EP09
Dr. Kerry Senior , director of Leather UK, discusses the tanning process, and some challenges and myths within the leather industry.
Leather UK:
https://leatheruk.org/leather-trade/
District Leather Supply, w /Bill Wuyek | Leathertainment Podcast Episode | S1 EP8
Bill Wuyek, owner of District Leather Supply, and fellow leathercrafter joins us for today's podcast.
Check out District Leather Supply:
https://districtleathersupply.com/
https://www.instagram.com/districtleathersupply/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_3TLUh3J62xtq6tC0jj6g
Cactus Leather, How Desserto is contributing to sustainbilty in the fashion industry | Leathertainment Podcast Episode 7
Desserto is one of the innovators in the vegan leather space. They introduced their cactus leather to market in 2019. I talk with cofounders Adrian and Marte , to discuss Desserto's work in improving sustainability in the fashion industry.
Check out Desserto's site:
https://desserto.com.mxhttps://www.instagram.com/desserto.pelle/
Polène's Approach to Leathercraft and Manufacturing | Leathertainment Podcast EP06
Today we welcome Mica & Juliette from Polène . Juliette is the Head of Leather Goods Design and Mica is a Senior Designer.
Take an inside look at Polène's practices and approach to leather craft in their designs.
Polène website:
https://eng.polene-paris.com/
Polène social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@polene_paris?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/polene_paris/?hl=en
The State of Leather Craft with Liz & Tony, from Springfield Leather Company S1 EP5
Had a great talk with Liz and Tony from Springfield Leather Company about today's leather craft industry and recent boom of newcomers.
Checkout Springfield Leather's site here:
https://www.springfieldleather.com/
Other Links:
https://www.youtube.com/user/SpringfieldLeatherCo
https://www.instagram.com/springfieldleatherco/
Surprising Facts of High End Leather Luxury - featuring Master Craftsmen Peter Nitz S1 | E4
Master Craftsmen, Peter Nitz shares his extensive experience in high-end leather luxury brands and his leather crafting journey.
How to read leather labels? Tips and tricks of leather terminology for the leather shopper with Debbie Burton S1 | E3
Debbie Burton of Leather Naturally helps us understand and navigate the leather space and labeling terminology used in today's market.
Amazing Story of Lifetime Leather - Founder Ty Bowman shares his inspiring journey of creating a great leather crafts brand! S1 | E2
In this episode, I discussed his leather journey with Ty Bowman of Lifetime Leather. His inspiring story of starting a leather crafts brand in the USA with all challenges and realities behind the scenes. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did when getting to know Ty during this interview.
Relaunch: Who is Tanner Leatherstein? What is Leathertainment Podcast is about? S1 | E1
In this relaunch episode, I interviewed my (other) self, Tanner Leatherstein. Besides having this weird and fun approach, I wanted o give a little bit more background about my work and intentions with this podcast. Every Monday we will have fellow craftsman and leather professionals to provide you with in depth insights of leatherverse. Stay tuned!
Leather is an Upcycled Material | Leathertainment Studio Podcast | Episode 3
Hello and welcome to my Leathertainment Studio Podcast! Come and join in on the conversation as we talk about leather, the leather industry, fashion industry, etc. Anything leather, we'll talk about it and have an open conversation! Tune in every Friday for a brand-new leather podcast episode!
In today's episode, I discuss one of the leather industry's biggest misconceptions and explain th
Big Leather Brands Suck! | Leathertainment Studio Podcast | Episode 2
Hello and welcome to my Leathertainment Studio Podcast! Come and join in on the conversation as we talk about leather, the leather industry, fashion industry, etc. Anything leather, we'll talk about it and have an open conversation! Tune in every Friday for a brand-new leather podcast episode!
In today's episode, I just want to emphasize how much I dislike big leather brands today and my pain po
My Leather Journey | Leathertainment Studio Podcast | Episode 1
Hello and welcome to my Leathertainment Studio Podcast! Come and join in on the conversation as we talk about leather, the leather industry, fashion industry, etc. Anything leather, we'll talk about it and have an open conversation! Tune in every Friday for a brand-new leather podcast episode! In today's episode, I talk about my journey to becoming a leather craftsman. The initial spark, the lead-
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