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Amazon hailed as saviour of US-made leathergoods company

25/11/2024

US-based leather jacket brand Reed Leather has unveiled its latest collection of coats, biker wear and accessories, featuring “buttery-soft leathers that are as durable as they are luxurious”.

Reed Leather’s story began in 1950, when Holocaust survivors Mr Silver and Mr Reed arrived in Detroit with a vision to build a better life. Starting in a basement workshop with their wives, they turned their leatherworking expertise into a flourishing business. Their first big break came when a buyer placed an order for 300 jackets.

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