Seek out the hide
Meet two more independent businesses doing smart things with leather
BON
@_bonmaison_
‘BON sells bright, bold homewares and fabrics with a hint of neon,’ says owner Jody Myerscough-walker. ‘I started it after I graduated from Winchester School of Art, where I studied a BA in printed textiles. I always knew I wanted to draw and design, and was inspired by trips to France to visit my parents, where “bon” was a word often used in Franglaise conversations to describe anything pleasing. BON is my passion project and my chance to explore, experiment and create freely. I have no limits as I’m not working for someone else: if people like what I do, that’s a bonus! I hand stitch our leather pots myself, and I love the finish you can achieve with leather paints. The transfer of rich colour onto white leather is really beautiful, and it’s enjoyable to paint on. I was pleased to reach the finals of the Mollie Makes Awards 2018 in the category of Product of the Year with my leather pots. It felt like a real achievement.’ bon-maison.co.uk
HUNG studios
@hungstudios
‘Hung was started during the first lockdown to solve the problem of accommodating all my plant children – there are a lot of them!’ says owner Tamzin Lillywhite. ‘Our products bring colour and a bit of playfulness to anyone’s home, and make space for more plants. I’ve worked with leather for years; it’s a versatile material that always looks amazing. It lends itself really well to plant hangers as it’s so strong. We’re now expanding our range with vegan leather options, as well as more home and lifestyle accessories. The business was just supposed to be something that would keep us occupied during lockdown, so I’m really proud that it’s now selling all over the world – and that people seem to love the hangers so much.’ hungstudios.co.uk