Behind the design

How a little mistake became a signature detail

When a small mistake threatened to derail the first Smithco backpack, a bit of stubborn problem-solving turned it into a signature design detail. Sometimes, a creative fix becomes the best...

How a little mistake became a signature detail

When a small mistake threatened to derail the first Smithco backpack, a bit of stubborn problem-solving turned it into a signature design detail. Sometimes, a creative fix becomes the best...

The strap that started it all

"Born from a shortage of leather and a bit of quick thinking, the Original Crossbody’s signature strap detail was never part of the plan — but it’s now part of...

The strap that started it all

"Born from a shortage of leather and a bit of quick thinking, the Original Crossbody’s signature strap detail was never part of the plan — but it’s now part of...