The rule was a non-starter because its both a nexus and metaphor for the brand’s ethos.

It also means no toxic dyes, no waste, and only high-quality, vegetable-tanned leather.

McDonoughs father was a designer, so she caught the creative fashion bug at a young age.

The Lindquist factory in Providence Rhode Island

The Lindquist factory in Providence, Rhode Island

Her experience shows through in Lindquist bags.

They all have a uniqueness in design, quality, and color.

They are for McDonough, the glue of all operations.

Designer Lindy McDonough in her Rhode Island studio.

Designer Lindy McDonough in her Rhode Island studio.

Everyone that works here is a craftsman.

I think its one of those things that really makes a difference.

It’s not this or that; it’s both.

a young person behind a sewing machine at the Lindquist factory.

John Hesselbarth & Kate Foster of Apparition

And that’s important, she explains.

And for McDonough, that is the point.

And something that someone can save for a long time and buy it and still feel happy with it.

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John Hesselbarth and Kate Foster of Apparition

a person painting a leather bag

John Hesselbarth & Kate Foster of Apparition

a person rolling out leather

John Hesselbarth & Kate Foster of Apparition