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How it Started

Open Sea Leather Co. was born out of the need to create. A life-long artist, I was drowning in the study of Mandarin Chinese while serving as a foreign language analyst in the Navy. Overwhelmed by the intense coursework I sought refuge in creating beautiful leather goods for friends and family. Before I knew it I had created several unique minimalist wallet designs that people wanted to buy: a lot of people. Every wallet is still designed and made by Michael in Honolulu Hawaii. I believe that my focus on innovative design, sustainable leather, high quality material, handwork and US manufacturing sets us apart from the tired designs of the men's accessory market.

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Mission

To create functional art that lasts a lifetime. I place design and function above all else. I believe that the things we use everyday that provide so much utility should also be beautiful.  

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