Thirty Four. Bespoke

I’m all for supporting local artisans and 34 has been my go-​to place when i want to look for unique gifts for friends. The store specialises in handcrafted leather and they carry a wide collection from handbags, keychains, wallets and even Ipad holders.
Their design aesthetic is smart and plays with textures and cuts, catering to the corporate folks or even casual enough for everyday use. However, i was disappointed with a purchase I made last year for a christmas gift. I bought a leather namecard holder and the sides started peeling after just one week! I took it back to the shop and they generously offered to replace it with a new one but the same thing happened to it as well. I wasn’t sure why it happened as my previous purchases with 34 was alright. Hopefully it was an oversight or manufacturing defect which they failed to see.

As the KL’s most sought-​after artisan leather-​maker, thirtyfour makes leather goods that will put other international brands to shame. They have been around for sometime but there’s no sign of slowing down.
This store in Publika is all about customization. The range is huge, you can customized anything from tote bags, passport covers, sandals to lanyards — all things leather. The quality is top-​notch for the price you’re paying, considered it’s bespoke.

The words stylish and in-​fashion are the last things I would use to describe myself, being the outdated hippie I am, it’s no surprise that many of these new trendy retail outlets have come to my attention through word of mouth as opposed to inside information within the fashion world. Same goes here, as this bespoke accessory label caters to the modern day incarnation of women with a niche of high quality leather products. The selling point for this store lies in personalization and design. Everything is beautifully handcrafted and designed with an extensive range of products and a subtle simplicity in its layout which whispers elegance. The ability to customize your own accessories from bags to sandals with high end leather, under a reasonable price will surely leave many of you ladies out there drooling with desire, I know my mum did when we took her there.