19/02/2025
I came across this unique leather on my last trip to the Mushin leather market. It immediately caught my eye with its subtle yet striking glittering appeal. Without hesitation, I thought of someone who would absolutely appreciate having this transformed into footwear. Knowing how rare this type of leather is, I quickly sent her a message. When I didnât get a response after some time, I followed up with a call.
Now, hereâs the thing about sourcing leather at Mushin:
If itâs black leather, once you buy what you need, thereâs no guarantee youâll find the exact texture and thickness again in three weeks. By then, itâs likely sold out.
If itâs colored leatherâespecially an uncommon shadeâthereâs a 90% chance it wonât be the same by the time you return. The stock might have changed, or the color could be altered in a new batch.
Then thereâs this category of leatherâthe kind you donât think twice about. If you see it and say, âIâll come back for it,â you wonât find it when you return. It sells out fast.
Thatâs why I had to act quickly. My high-paying client trusts my judgment when it comes to quality and aesthetics. She knows I donât just pick materials; I visualize the final product from the moment I see the leather.
When she finally checked her messages, she was instantly hooked. Right away, we started visualizing the design. I have this process with my clientsâI run ideas by them, take their input, offer suggestions, and together, we refine the concept before production begins.
She loved it. We discussed the price, and without hesitation, she sent payment to secure the leather. This particular piece is three times the price of regular high-quality leather, but the end result will speak for itself.
In the coming weeks, this material will take formâcrafted into an elegant piece of footwear. Weâll see what she paid for, and maybe, youâll get a glimpse of the making process.
Watch this space.
