UP Close: A Closer Look at Leather, Craft, and Process

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Custom Order Variation on our Popular Shabam Purse!

Custom Order Variation on our Popular Shabam Purse!

We met our client Mary at the end of a two day art show at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, MI. 

Made to Order. Made to You.

One of our favorite parts of running Undercover Popular Leather Goods is getting to say yes when a client asks, “What if we changed that?”

Recently, a customer fell in love with one of our signature purses—but wanted it to feel even more like hers. So we reimagined the piece from the inside out, swapping in a different leather color, updating the strap, and selecting a closure that better matched her style and how she actually uses the bag day to day.

That’s the beauty of small-batch, hands-on leather work: nothing is locked in. The leather color sets the mood. The strap changes how the bag moves with you. The closure becomes both a functional detail and a design statement. Each choice shifts the personality of the purse, turning a design you love into something uniquely yours.

Customization doesn’t mean starting from scratch—it means collaboration. You bring your preferences, we bring the materials, experience, and craftsmanship to make it all work beautifully (and last for years).

If you’ve ever looked at one of our purses and thought, I love it, but what if…
We’re listening.

Because the best bags aren’t just worn—they’re personal.  

Interested in customizing your own Undercover Popular purse?
If you love one of our designs but want to make it truly yours—different leather, strap, or closure—we’d love to collaborate. Reach out through our contact page or send us a message to start your custom piece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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