Inside Bleu de Chauffe: The French leather bags American men love

* Check out @bleu-de-chauffe here: https://ktku.co/rR * My old review of these bags, just so you know I loved them before I visited them: https://stridewise.com/bleu-de-chauffe-postman-bag-review/ While visiting some friends in Paris, I decided to take a quick trip to Aveyron to find out what all the hubbub is about Bleu de Chauffe, a leather bag brand that's exploded in popularity in the United States with their vintage-yet-versatile casual aesthetic that draws on France's rich history of workwear. You might know how they look, but I loved learning about the focus on sustainability and heritage on this behind-the-scenes look. Really enjoyed making this one, and not just because it's the only time I've had an excuse to speak French on this channel! Full article + pics: https://stridewise.com/bleu-de-chauffe-french-leather-bags/ 00:00 France's workwear identity 01:16 the best leather for bags: Vegetable tanned vs Chrome tanned  04:35 Clicking: how parts of the hide are selected for bags  05:52 Meeting Bleu de Chauffe's bagmakers 07:00 Bleu de Chauffe's Postman Bag 09:06 What it's like to work at Bleu de Chauffe  10:28 Bleu de Chauffe's Fisherman bag