I Became STOW’s Craft Director… Here’s the Real Story

For the past three years, I’ve been on a relentless hunt—tearing open hundreds of leather bags, visiting hidden workshops, and tracing the supply chain all the way back to the tanneries. Thousands of hours spent asking one question: What makes a truly great leather bag? And more importantly… why is it so hard to find? What I discovered led me somewhere I never expected. This isn’t a typical review. It’s the result of a journey—and a decision that might surprise you. If you’ve ever felt let down by so-called luxury, this story might just change how you see value, craftsmanship, and what we should expect from the brands we trust. Curious where that journey led me? Discover the brand that changed my perspective on leather goods: STOW London – https://stowlondon.co.uk/ TITLE: I Became STOW’s Craft Director… Here’s the Real Story --- 00:00 – The 3-Year Leather Obsession 5,000 hours, hundreds of bags torn open — all to find real value in leather goods. 00:24 – Why Most Luxury Bags Disappoint High price tags don’t always mean better quality. Here’s what I discovered. 00:49 – You Asked Me the Hard Questions “What brand should we trust?” “When will you launch your own?” You asked. I listened. 01:08 – I Already Have Pegai… So What’s the Hold Up? I explain why I haven’t launched a new leather line (yet), despite running my own brand. 01:25 – Then STOW Entered the Picture An unexpected encounter with the brand I once reviewed changed everything. 01:51 – What Made the STOW Bag S