MacKenzie Leather Blog

01AprApril 1, 2020

COVID-19: How to support Mackenzie Leather.

How To Support MacKenzie Leather As one of the many independent and non-essential businesses with closed shopfront doors, our future is uncertain. Read our top 3 ideas on how you can safely support us, and other brands like ours, during this unsettling time. What a difference a month makes. From the expected joys of Mothering Sunday in our March blog, to the fear of facing a global pandemic in April. With our first concern being the health of our loved ones, our...

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Leather Shoulder Cartridge bag in Italian saddle hide green colour, handmade by Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh.

01MarMarch 1, 2020

Guide: A Mackenzie Mother’s Day

Mother's Day Guide March is the month for Mother’s, celebrating the wonderful women in our lives with breakfast in bed and a blooming bouquet of daffodils. If you’ve been thinking of treating the mum in your life to something extra special this year - we’ve got you covered with our inspirational pick of the best Mother’s Day bunch from Mackenzie. In a similar fashion to shoes, bags are often poorly associated with female consumer stereotypes. Hoarded and hidden, the handbag can...

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Waterproof travel bag in canvas & leather weekend in olive green colour, handmade by Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh.

01FebFebruary 1, 2020

History of: The Gladstone

History Of The Gladstone Bag It’s an icon. A bag full of character and crafted by our talented team year on year. But where did the design come from? And how did it become so popular? This month we take a look at the History of: (our most beloved) Gladstone. The Leather Gladstone and it’s compact companion, The Gladstonette, have been firm favourites of the Mackenzie collection since we established our trade back in 1990. Sometimes known as a Doctor’s or Physician...

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01NovNovember 1, 2019

Introducing: St Mary’s Street Makers

St Mary's Street Makers A butcher, a baker, a candlestick maker – an age old definition of a flourishing hub of local business. Our leather craft workshop in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh just so happens to have some intriguing next-door neighbours who also master in ancient trades. Together, we’re redefining the famous trio of artisan to bring a contemporary place of interest for visitors to the capital –Welcome to St Mary’s Street Makers.Illustration by @EdinburghSketcherBagpipes, Kilts and handmade Leather Sporrans....

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Handmade Leather business tote bag in Spanish soft hide shiny black, handmade by Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh.

01SepSeptember 1, 2019

History of: The Tote

The Leather Tote Bag The iconic name of this essential bag seems familiar to most. But what exactly is a ‘tote’ and how did it become a well known design for handbags? This month we continue our History of Blog Series with an everyday classic: The Tote Bag. The Tote one of the most versatile bag designs in history, and is most likely present in your own home. Your current choice of handbag might be a structured leather version, or perhaps your...

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