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multi-coloured

By James | Published: 18. October 2012
Since I made that first "Marlene bag", it's fair to say I've made it in a few different colours. Some have been my idea, made simply because I wanted to, or because I found a leather that I just had to work with. Others have been made to match someone's look for a wedding or Christmas party. (more…)

okka’s blazer

By James | Published: 25. July 2012
Over the past year and a half I've shared a number of my creations on this blog. When I do, I always hope the pictures tell the story. I do try to add to them, writing what the idea was and where it came from. The truth is that I can only ever give half of the information. Each and every piece I make is for someone in particular, the end result is always [...]

www.jamescastle.de

By James | Published: 13. July 2012
Drum roll, please! I have a new website! Of course I will carry on sharing the things I'm working on here, but I also now have a website to better showcase my work (and to make buying my designs even easier). If you have been thinking about a made-to-measure jacket, or a hand-sewn bag, or anything else you might want for your closet, why not take a look [...]

suede bomber

By James | Published: 24. April 2012
I am someone who wears a lot of bomber jackets. Sometimes dressed up with a shirt and tie, sometimes dressed down with a t-shirt. Get yourself a good one and you will get a lot of use out of it. I own quite a few different types: leather ones, all manner of different cotton versions and even a couple made from wool. I feel like I know what a bomber jacket [...]

a week in fashion #65

By James | Published: 16. April 2012
*I made this suede bomber jacket - of which I'll show you more very soon - for a customer last week and now I want to keep it for myself. Only I can't, so I guess I'll just have to make another one when I have a bit of spare time. Until then I'll add it to my Wanted list. There are a few things on it as we switch from winter to summer wardrobes. My current [...]