Consumerism’s basic principle is to create more goods for people so they spend their hard earned cash. Newer and shinier products entice us to open our wallets for what may be another redundant object and with the market flooded with cheap disposable goods, it is sad to see craftsmanship taking a back seat to profit margins and new products that only serve to replace last season’s items.
Butts and Shoulders challenges the ‘disposable products and mindless brands’ that have become ubiquitous with consumerism of our age, by creating unique and well crafted leather goods. While their design direction is fresh and modern, they have retained the old principles of crafting something that will last a lifetime. Think of it like a loyal golden retriever of leather consumer goods, willing to stand by the owner, no matter what the circumstances are, for it’s lifetime.
While their products range from small items such as phone cases and bracelets to larger items such as bags, what stands out is their Workers Bag. Sized perfectly to fit your everyday needs, the bag comes in The Virgins line and The Rough line. As the names suggests, The Virgins feature newly finished leather that you can watch as it uniquely ages and patinas, much like a puppy you care for from birth to adulthood, while The Rough is more for those of you who prefer to receive a bag with its unique patina, much like adopting a well trained dog.
No matter which version you go with, these limited product items will stay with you as long as you stay loyal to it. Just make sure that your dog doesn’t get jealous and think of it as a chew toy.