Frankie Boateng Introduces the "BLACK WINTER" Collection from Amsterdam's Flybird

We hear terms like ‘craft’ or ‘hand-stitched’ all too often, generally without ever witnessing such

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We hear terms like ‘craft’ or ‘hand-stitched’ all too often, generally without ever witnessing such actions. Amsterdam workshop Flybird flips the script by unveiling an intimate look into the process of creating its high-end range of accessories. In a new video, founder and lead designer Frankie Boateng leads us through the brand’s latest ”BLACK WINTER” collection, masterfully weaving panels of thick nubuck leather, canvas, and supple buffalo leather together to create the perfect bags – informing the brand’s “caring for the things you carry” mantra. Enjoy the video above, then head over to Flybird’s website to peruse the latest releases before they fly away.

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