I grew up in Fall River, and 100 years ago we were the textile manufacturing capital of the USA. Those mills are closed now, but it’s amazing to have people like Frank Clegg who still care about that tradition and make world-class quality goods. Thanks for highlighting this!
Bought my first piece from FC recently. I don’t regret it at all. I don’t think I’ll have 10 or 15 Frank Clegg pieces in my wardrobe the way I can with Filson and other brands, but the one I do have is definitely my pride and joy. I’ve never let anybody I disagree with dissuade me from supporting artisans that I like just because they share similar taste.
100% on supporting made in USA businesses. The company still preserves his values and vision. Treat his employees well , and his business model allows him to sell his high caliber bags at a fair price .
Fk yea it's worth it. The guy uses a tonne of leather, every edge is painted or polished, everything is lined, all the materials and hardware are top notch, but most importantly he has decades of experience in making elegant, practical, and ultimate succesful designs that work well and age even better. He is lucky to be able to charge a fair price because most leatherworkers can't.
If you can afford it, it’s the best. I have a briefcase, duffle , snd a small dopkit for 8 years now. Best investment you can buy and then give it to your grandkids .
"The tannery he uses is a secrete" So not USA made leather ? Horween in Chicago produces some amazing leathers. I am wearing some heritage boots with their Chromexcel right now.
I have a tall working tote that serves every role from casual briefcase to my dang reusable shopping bag. I'm trying to figure out what tannery they use... It ~might~ be haas, but idk?
@@Stridewise I know it is... That doesn't mean I can't figure it out. I know what certifications they have, I know it's French, and I know they're exclusively using veg tanning. Narrows it down quite a bit.
Briefcases look nice but none have outer compartments for easy access, no outer/trolley sleeve to attach to your luggage, and no stilts on bottom so your bag will get scuffed when you put it down. For $1,450, I expect more.
Many of his briefcases have full length outside pockets on both sides(very discrete). They offer four different luggage mechanisms that can be added to their designs for small fee. For the caliber of the bag, it is a fair price. It could cost double at a high end store ,Easily .
I understand the sentiment, but I’ve never let stuff like that stop me from supporting hardworking American companies. He also breathes air. I have no plans to boycott the air that moves oxygen to my brain.
