Rogue Journeymen: A leather brand created by bike mechanics
In 2003, we started out making leather valet trays, keychains, and mason jar holders. Now we have several types of leather belts, wallets, camera straps, guitar straps and more. We have also started crafting canvas tool bags, duffle bags, backpacks, and aprons. Inspired by the vintage canvas bag designs, our bags have full leather bottom and straps with our special unique touch on all of them. Some of the canvas used for the bag body is from World War II tents. We've also incorporated Pendleton Wool into the design as well. We welcome you to visit our shop to check out these truly unique handmade items.
The Belt Brigade Is Available For Your Next Event
Our mobile belt manufacturing out of a fire truck is now in full swing. Capable of supporting small and medium size events, the Belt Brigade will show up in a genuine retired fire truck at your private event and make leather belts, coaters, keychains and more on premise.
Our Story
In 2013, the mechanics at the shop started building merchandise walls and tool organizers out of planks of wood in the shop back yard. When additional display tables were needed we went on to build wooden tables. When our luthier friend brought over boxes of scrap guitar wood for our pot belly stove, we got the idea to repurpose them and build furniture out of unwanted guitar necks, headstocks and random cut-outs. Even though it was fun making furniture, our true calling was working with a material that's much different — leather. The brand Rogue Journeymen was born.
Our shop location has a big influence on the development of Rogue Journeymen. Topanga Canyon has always attracted creative minds to its small community since the 1960's. The music scene of the 70's put Topanga on the map with artists such as Neil Young, Jim Morrison, Mick Fleetwood and Joni Mitchell. In fact, our shop building was once the rehearsal studio for the Eagles and the Doors. Today, the creative energy continues to grow and has inspired us to become artisans in our own way.
Leather Goods Gallery
Rogue Journeymen portfolio cover that's perfect for menus, borchures, and more
Rogue Journeymen portfolio cover elegantly organizes all kinds of printed material
Rogue Journeymen small canvas pouch/bag being sewn together
Rogue Journeymen guitar strap in rich brown
Rogue Journeymen guitar strap in natural tan
Rogue Journeymen guitar strap
Rogue Journeymen guitar strap with custom stamping
Rogue Journeymen camera strap in dark brown
Rogue Journeymen camera strap with bear stamp
Rogue Journeymen keychain with Topanga's lat-long coordinates
We hand cut all of our leather belts
Rogue Journeymen messenger bag in veg tan
Rogue Journeymen messenger bag
Rogue Journeymen messenger bag in hand-brushed blue
Rogue Journeymen messenger bag in hand-brushed blue
Rogue Journeymen messenger bag in hand-brushed brown
Rogue Journeymen messenger bag in hand-brushed brown
Rogue Journeymen messenger bag in veg tan with blue accents
Rogue Journeymen messenger bag in hand-brushed blue
Rogue Journeymen dog collars with stamped custom initials and names
Rogue Journeymen small messenger bag
Rogue Journeymen small messenger bag in various colors
Making of the Rogue Journeymen messenger bag
Making of the Rogue Journeymen messenger bag
Making of the Rogue Journeymen messenger bag
Making of the Rogue Journeymen messenger bag
Rogue Journeymen leather wallet
Rogue Journeymen leather wallets in different styles
Rogue Journeymen full-size apron in green canvas
Rogue Journeymen half-size apron in brown canvas
Rogue Journeymen half-size apron with hammer loop and pockets for tools
Rogue Journeymen half-size apron with a towel loop
Rogue Journeymen half-size apron is great for anyone who works with tools
Rogue Journeymen half-size apron in brown canvas with wrenches in tool pockets