Earlier this year we set out to reduce the amount of leather we waste. Untangling the spindly off-cuts onto our studio table it became obvious that it would be somewhat of a design challenge. We started rolling the strips into spiral toggle shapes and noticed that any marks were concealed in the lower layers.  Plus, the shape that formed was beautifully sculptural and satisfyingly tactile.

Designjunction is a curated exhibition of cutting-edge design. Set across three exciting new venues on the South Bank, London, expect to discover 200 international brands and boutique shops, hundreds of product launches, outdoor installations, as well as delicious pop-up eateries and bars. 

Photographer Lydia Harper is never happier than when travelling, so it seems fitting that when we asked her to capture a Simple Day in the UK she chose to explore somewhere new.  Lydia drove along the South East coast, stopping off at a few places along the coastline from Birling Gap to Dungeness.

We're looking forward to being at Primary Makers Market on Sat 4 August 10:00 - 17:00, alongside some of the best of Nottingham's independent makers.  Although we're unable to be there on the Sunday, the market will still be in full swing so pop down at some point as there will be lots to discover and delicious food to indulge in.

A project that started after meeting Oli through Instagram, it is so rewarding to see photos of people wearing O Tote on the same platform.  The project seems to have come full circle and it is exciting for us to be able to share some of those images.  We very much intend to add to this gallery as the project continues.