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Read more: One Claw Hook, Three Eras: How a WWII Rifle Sling Inspired a Century of American Leather
One Claw Hook, Three Eras: How a WWII Rifle Sling Inspired a Century of American Leather
At Billykirk, we have always drawn inspiration from vintage militaria. The craftsmanship, the honesty of function, the materials built to survive f...Read more
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Read more: Seen (& heard) in Boston: Leather satchels for a stylish commute
Seen (& heard) in Boston: Leather satchels for a stylish commute
Fall morning T rides in Boston are typically full of scarves, tweed jackets, textured stockings and no shortage of leather satchels. They are less ...Read more -
Read more: Leather sketchbooks for Aquabee: Function, form & style
Leather sketchbooks for Aquabee: Function, form & style
Picasso and Van Gogh kept daily sketches and notes in leather journals to capture inspiration, and so do we at Billykirk. But we’ve searched high ...Read more -
Read more: A 'handsome' belt pouch that marries tech with the timeless
A 'handsome' belt pouch that marries tech with the timeless
Disclaimer: What follows is perhaps not so much a testimonial as it is a quote that rings true for us daily as we drop Powerbooks, iPods or cameras...Read more -
Read more: Richmond Canals: A historic look into American-made goods
Richmond Canals: A historic look into American-made goods
It’s always refreshing when our mission of designing American-made items is reflected back to us through the U.S. landscape. While in Richmond last...Read more -
Read more: Fall style in the bag: Seasonal satchels
Fall style in the bag: Seasonal satchels
Chris and Kirk Bray have been passing around the leather each fall since childhood days playing football. Whether you’re a sports fan, scholar, bo...Read more -
Read more: Jersey City Studio Tour: Oct 4-6
Jersey City Studio Tour: Oct 4-6
Billykirk's very own Kirk Bray will take part in this year's Jersey City Artists Studio Tour. This marks the twenty-third year of the event, hosted...Read more -
Read more: Attempted Mugging Thwarted by Billykirk Bag
Attempted Mugging Thwarted by Billykirk Bag
Can your bag survive an attempted mugging? Customer Michelle Hay says Billykirk's leather satchel did. Read why she wears it proudly. Dear Billyk...Read more -
Read more: Inside Look: Northern Grade, Richmond
Inside Look: Northern Grade, Richmond
This weekend in Richmond, Billykirk is at menswear market Northern Grade - an event bringing together brands focused on good design and all Ameri...Read more -
Read more: 15 Years of Leather and Canvas Design
15 Years of Leather and Canvas Design
Even before we’d made a product, my brother Kirk and I had the name Billykirk for our family business. It was our father’s nickname for Kirk, who...Read more
