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The Scout Video | The Craftsmen of Billykirk
A Continuous Lean. — The Billykirk offices are in a converted warehouse on Bay Street in Jersey City, NJ. The space is filled with all sorts of old industrial equipment (that actually gets used in making their products) and tons of Billykirk gear that is either on its way to the Amish folks that make the goods or to some of America’s best stores. Another thing you will notice in the office is all of the great looking artwork that Kirk Bray creates in his free time. If you go by the studio on a normal workday (much like I did yesterday), the brothers Chris and Kirk Bray will kindly welcome you and then proceed to talk your ear off. It is a good thing ...

The Scout: Interview with Chris and Kirk Bray of Billykirk
Hypebeast — Brothers Chris and Kirk Bray have been producing leather goods for the last ten years. They launched Billykirk from Los Angeles in 1999, learning their craft from a third generation leather maker. A simple leather strap kick started the business, a decade later their collection has flourished into other offerings that consists of bags, belts, shoes, wallets, hats and other accessories. Since expanding and moving their operation to the East, they’ve employed a group of Amish leather makers to produce much of their line, while wrapping up production in their studio. The ...

The Scout Mag Visit Billykirk
One Eight Nine — The Scout Mag visit brothers Chris and Kirk Bray, owners of Billykirk. We show off a lot of Billykirk on the blog, we really admire there hand made production and the overall effort that goes into every piece. Some people might not know, but they have been in this game for longer than you think, ten years to be exact. They started out in 1999, learning in L.A from a third generation leather maker. They have gone from making simple watch straps, to now a whole collection that includes bags, belts, shoes, wallets, hats and other accessories. This video gives a look into ...

BILLYKIRK: HEIRLOOM QUALITY, VIDEO FROM THE SCOUT
Blackbird Blog — Blackbird has carried Billykirk since the early days when we were located in a basement in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, and my sister Heather was running the shop. Back then, we had no idea if handmade leather satchels, wallets and watch bands would sell. I know quality goods when I see them, but would the customers get it? The answer was yes and no. ...