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DoBo - The Store by Fairfax

by Mark Whitaker
Have you seen the add for the amazing new online destination for Australian design? The Store by Fairfax! Check it out, it really exciting!

Up-cycled Fur for 2016

by Mark Whitaker
On a trip to a second hand market I found a vintage fur coat. It was damaged and couldn't have been worn so I  bought it, up-cycle it and added a b...
Posted in glamour, mink, up-cycle, vintage

DoBo's first retail order.........GOOSE in Geelong, Victoria

by Mark Whitaker
I have been working with the amazing Kristen from Goose store in Geelong for a long time. In my roll as freelance pattern maker I have worked close...
Posted in bylocal, DoBo, Domesticated Bovine, Geelong, Goose, Goosestore, handmade, leather bags, made in Melbourne, modernmakers, retail, Suede, suede bags, tote, totes, wholesale

My first man's tote - made for me!

by Mark Whitaker
I've started going out and about visiting stores and generally looking at who's out there selling and promoting "slow fashion." There's so many coo...
Posted in bespoke, creative people, crumpler, DoBo, domesticated bovine, hand crafted, Hand dyed, Hand made, leather bags, made in Melbourne, manbags, maverickslaces, menswear, quality goods, Suede, suede bags, tote, totes

Our first DoBo product shoot

by Mark Whitaker
It's taken a little longer than expected - doesn't everything? A broken camera, learning about file sizes, getting familiar with dropbox and contac...
Posted in bags, DoBo, Hand dyed, Hand made, Suede, totes