HIGH QUALITY LEATHER GOODS, MADE HONESTLY.
It’s hard to believe that what started as a hobby has blossomed into everything you see here.
In 2013, I picked up a leatherworking kit and bought some scrap leather. Countless late nights hunched over my dining room table were all in pursuit of one goal: To create a simple leather wallet that would fit in my front pocket. I made a few dozen crude prototypes, chiseling away at my design until it was just right.
It was my wife, Jill, who convinced me that I might not be the only person struggling to find the best front-pocket wallet for my needs. I posted my design online, and to my surprise, a lot of other people wanted that same simple wallet.
It has taken weeks of patience, months of practice, and years of learning, but this hobby has grown out of my dining room and turned into a thriving business that supports me, my family, and talented people in my community.
Every day I am fortunate to be in my workshop doing what I love. I’m even more fortunate to have found such an amazing group of hard-working people. We take enormous pride in what we make, and nothing leaves our workshop unless we know you’ll love it.
On behalf of the Popov Leather team, thank you for your support.
Ryan Popoff
Co-Founder and Maker
OUR CORE VALUES
BUILD A LEGACY
We want to be famous for our customer experiences. We create life-long customer relationships by being accountable, consistent and loyal. We grow with our customers through listening and learning from their feedback.
QUALITY DOESN’T NEED A LABEL
We believe our craftsmanship should speak for itself. We are down-to-earth, consistent in our craft and have a strong attention to detail. We stand behind our products and refuse to compromise on quality.
KEEP OUR TOOLS SHARP
We believe in continuous innovation and evolving to meet modern customer expectations. We are adaptable and never settle because there’s always an opportunity to grow.
WORK SHOULDER-TO-SHOULDER
We support each other and our community as we grow and embrace challenges. We have a desire to learn, value creativity, and believe in celebrating hard work and accomplishments. We stick to our commitments, treat everyone with respect, and communicate openly and honestly.
MEET THE TEAM
SHANNON
Favorite Popov Leather item?
Heritage brown notebook cover. It's so classy! And the air fresheners are unique and give that posh new car smell.
Favorite leather?
What's your favorite leather? Heritage brown. It's rich, dreamy and gets better with time!
Favorite part about working at Popov Leather?
The smart, creative, fun team!
What's something we'd never guess about you?
I played trumpet so poorly in high-school that my teacher asked me to fake it at our holiday concert.
What animal would be the most terrifying if it could speak?
House cats. The sass. The unadulterated anger. The mood swings. You would never sleep again.
DANIELA
Favorite Popov Leather item?
Dopp Kits - they are soooo cute.
Favorite leather?
Natural Chromexcel
Favorite part about working at Popov Leather?
Working with my hands to produce these amazing products. And have my weekends free!!
What is something that everyone looks stupid doing?
Trying to look natural when they're being photographed or filmed.
What's your life's theme song?
Deixa A Vida Me Levar by Zeca Pagodinho
WHITNEY
Favorite Popov Leather item?
Totes. I use one everyday and it is a great catch-all. It looks so nice with everything.
Favorite leather?
English Tan <3 It is my favorite because it's such a classic color. Driftwood is a close second.
Favorite part about working at Popov Leather?
We have a great work environment and I enjoy coming to work. I especially enjoy doing QA (Quality Assurance) and making sure everything will be exactly what was ordered.
What's something we'd never guess about you?
Played roller derby for five years and competed at a national level.
