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Leathertainment Studio Podcast

Tanner Leatherstein

Hello and welcome to Leathertainment podcast with Tanner Leatherstein! Come and join in on the conversation as we talk about leather, the leather industry, fashion industry, etc. Anything leather, we"ll talk about it with industry experts, craftsman and enthusiast users! Tune in every Monday for a brand-new leathertainment podcast episode!

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00:14:37

On AI, Creativity, and the "No Answers" I Actually Have

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2026/09/25

No leather in this one. After a reader told me to "stop using AI to write your newsletters," I sat with that for a while, where I actually use AI in my process, where I don't, and why. This is the first in something new: a "no answers" series, just an honest internal debate, no conclusion at the end.I talk through the AI allergy I'm noticing in comments and feedback, why I think virtue signaling around AI use (in either direction) misses something, and where I've

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00:16:17

I Went to China to Answer One Question: Can They Make...

Leathertainment Studio Podcast ·

2026/09/21

From counterfeit markets in Guangzhou to a Songmont boutique in Shenzhen, by way of BYD, DJI, and Xiaomi, I went looking for where China's manufacturing skill turns into something that's actually its own. What I found wasn't the story the headlines tell.This isn't about tariffs or trade politics. It's about the difference between technical mastery and creative identity, and what happens when a country this capable stops copying and starts making things nobody else could make. The

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00:12:33

Coach Sent Me This Bag for Review — Here's What $450...

Leathertainment Studio Podcast ·

2026/09/17

Coach sent over their Tabby 26 shoulder bag for an independent dissection — no scripts, no sponsorship, just cut open like every other bag on this channel. Top-grain pebbled cowhide, heavy-duty hardware, and a materials-plus-labor cost I traced back to source pricing.I also ran it through water, mud, ketchup, and wine to see how the finish actually holds up day to day. One recurring gripe: the brand story tag inside is plastic, not leather — same issue I've flagged on other Coach pieces.Stay

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00:13:47

I Dissected the Hermès Constance Belt — Here's the...

Leathertainment Studio Podcast ·

2026/09/14

This $990 belt isn't saddle-stitched by hand like the bags Hermès is known for — it's machine-sewn, which is exactly why anyone can buy it while Birkins and Kellys stay gatekept. I opened it up to see what's actually inside: three leather layers, a palladium-coated buckle, and a materials cost I could trace back to source pricing.The markup turned out lower than expected for the brand — around 12-13x on both the strap and the buckle, not the 20x+ multiples seen elsewhere in luxury. So

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00:15:06

I Bought a Fake Hermès Belt in China and Compared It...

Leathertainment Studio Podcast ·

2026/09/08

On a research trip in China, I found my way into a market selling replica luxury goods and picked up a counterfeit Hermès Constance belt for about $100. Then I ordered the real one from Hermès directly and put both under the microscope — leather, stitching, hardware, edge finishing, even weight.The differences were bigger than expected in some places, and barely there in others. Here's what actually separates a $100 counterfeit from the real thing — materials, construction, and where the corners

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00:11:28

I Compared a $4,450 Louis Vuitton to a $395 Coach —...

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2026/09/04

Three head-to-head comparisons, same categories, wildly different prices: an $1,700 LV briefcase against a Coach backpack under $150. A $2,700 Neverfull against a $450 Coach tote. A $4,450 LV Go-14 against a $395 Coach Tabby. After dissecting all six, the craftsmanship gap was nowhere near the price gap — sometimes Coach came out ahead.So where does the price difference actually come from? The answer isn't about leather or stitching at all.Stay leathertained.

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00:20:24

I Bought Leather From 12 Shops in Florence — Here's...

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2026/09/02

"Made in Italy" doesn't always mean what you think. I spent a day in Florence — street markets, tourist shops, highly rated boutiques, and heritage brands like Il Bisonte and Ferragamo — buying leather goods at every price point, then brought all 12 pieces home to check what was real.Some pieces didn't hold up to scrutiny despite the label. Others — vegetable-tanned totes, hand-burnished card cases, artisan-made shoes — were exactly what Florence is supposed to deliver. Here's

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00:06:01

Fact-Checking the "$90K Birkin for $6K" Replica Video...

Leathertainment Studio Podcast ·

2026/08/31

A Chinese replica seller claimed he could build the exact same $90,000 crocodile Birkin for $6,000, and broke down the cost of materials and labor to prove it. After a week in China meeting artisans and touring factories, I went back through his claims line by line — thread, labor cost, hardware, lining — to see what actually holds up.Some of it is true. Most of it isn't. And one claim from his earlier video quietly disappeared from this one.Stay leathertained.

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00:19:19

I Scored 10 Luxury Brands on Quality, Exclusivity,...

Leathertainment Studio Podcast ·

2026/08/28

Over five years and 30+ dissected bags, I built a four-pillar scoring system for modern luxury: shopping experience, product quality, exclusivity, and logo signal power. Ten brands, scored out of 40 each — Prada, Loewe, Chanel, Saint Laurent, Goyard, Hermès, Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Bottega Veneta.The results won't match what you'd expect from price tag alone. One brand stood out for genuinely engineering scarcity around real craftsmanship. Another surprised me for the opposite

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00:09:18

I Dissected a Goyard Bag — Here's What $2,600...

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2026/08/26

Goyard doesn't sell online, doesn't advertise, and doesn't disclose prices, and about 95% of the bags on resale markets are fake. So I bought one, authenticated it, and cut it open.What I found: a plastic-coated canvas exterior (not leather, despite the confusion), paired with genuinely excellent semi-aniline calfskin lining. I priced out the materials and labor to build it. Here's what the math says, and what's actually driving the price — history, scarcity, or the materials

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00:07:52

The Secret Spanish Town Where Luxury Brands Actually...

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2026/08/24

Dior, Loewe, Polène — they all have one thing in common most people never notice: their bags are made in the same small town in Andalusia, and the brands don't advertise it.I got invited into Ubrique to find out why. What I found wasn't a trick or a shortcut — it was a 10-month sewing curriculum, a tool nobody outside the town uses, and a mindset built entirely around patience. I also got reported to the police for filming.This is the town luxury doesn't talk about — and the artisans who make it

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00:26:30

Leathertainment on the go! Episode 1 | Leather’s...

Leathertainment Studio Podcast ·

2025/06/03

This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.We sat down with Florian, an industry veteran with decades of experience, to talk about the biggest myth: that animals are killed just for their leather. Spoiler alert – that’s not true. Leather is a byproduct

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00:26:13

Leathertainment on the go! Episode 2 | Is Vegan...

Leathertainment Studio Podcast ·

2025/06/03

This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.In this episode, we’re tackling the controversial topic of vegan leather. What does it really mean? Is it truly vegan if it’s made of plastic? And how does it impact the environment, animals, and your values

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00:24:50

Leathertainment on the go! Episode 7 | Farm to...

Leathertainment Studio Podcast ·

2025/06/03

This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.In this episode, we’re tackling the complex topic of animal welfare and ethical concerns in the leather industry. We’re recording from an organic farm in the Netherlands, surrounded by animals living their

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00:23:27

Leathertainment on the go! Episode 3 | Leather...

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2025/06/03

This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.In this episode, we’re stepping back in time to explore the legacy of leather and how it has been part of human civilization for thousands of years. From ancient tanning practices in Pompeii to leather as the

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00:21:20

Leathertainment on the go! Episode 5 | Why Leather...

Leathertainment Studio Podcast ·

2025/06/03

This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.In this episode, we explore the future of leather – how it’s positioned in the evolving world of conscious consumption, what the industry needs to do to reclaim its narrative, and why the story of leather

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00:25:50

Leathertainment on the go! Episode 6 | How Your...

Leathertainment Studio Podcast ·

2025/06/03

This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.In this episode, we’re heading straight to the source – an organic dairy farm near Amsterdam – to uncover how leather production ties into meat and dairy industries, animal welfare, and the environment.We

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00:28:20

Leathertainment on the go! Episode 4 | The Truth...

Leathertainment Studio Podcast ·

2025/06/03

This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.In this episode, we’re peeling back the curtain on how leather is actually made – from raw hides to the luxurious leather goods we see in stores.We’re sharing the step-by-step journey of this remarkable

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00:23:44

Leathertainment on the go! Episode 8 | Leather...

Leathertainment Studio Podcast ·

2025/06/03

This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it:In this episode, we sit down with Noor Wentholt, a fourth-generation leather crafter from Amsterdam, to uncover the secrets behind leather’s legendary longevity and durability. We explore how family heritage

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01:03:20

Master Craftsman & Serial Entrepreneur: "Creating a...

Leathertainment Studio Podcast ·

2024/04/08

Are you ready to be inspired by a true multi-craftsman? Meet Jonathan Ward, the mastermind behind two successful automotive brands and now, his own leather goods company. In this video, he shares his journey and insights as a serial entrepreneur and craftsman with a unique background in both cars and leather. Get ready to hear about his passion that drives him, the challenges he faced in starting his automotive brand, and how the game has changed when it comes to promoting your brand in our

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