Inside Ashland

Behind the Scenes With Ashland Co.

What is cordovan?

September 10, 2018 3 Comments

Genuine Horween Shell Cordovan is an equine leather famous for its durability, self-polishing character, breathability, deep color, smooth feel, and bright luster.

Shell Cordovan Watch Straps

September 03, 2018

New shell cordovan watch straps are here.

Customer Review: Fat Herbie Wallet

August 28, 2018

Stephanie Vasquez has a great, detailed review of our Fat Herbie double bifold in Horween shell cordovan.

General Pershing's 100-Year Old Letter

August 13, 2018 2 Comments

There is a framed set of letters hanging on the walls at the entryway to Horween leather written by Colonel James L. Collins for General John J. Pershing. It has hung there for 100 years.

Horween and Ashland Leather Remain Constant in the New Lincoln Yards Neighborhood

July 27, 2018 4 Comments

Horween Leather has been a mainstay in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago for 100 years. Bucktown has also been the home of Ashland Leather for 7 years. Over the century, the neighborhood has changed but the tannery remains constant. Plans to transform the neighborhood to Lincoln Yards have just been announced by Sterling Bay.

What is aniline leather?

July 16, 2018 5 Comments

Aniline leather is a term used to describe the amount and coverage of finish on leather grain. An aniline finish leaves the leather as close to its natural state as possible, which encourages unique and beautiful patina while highlighting the natural grain of the leather.