Deadwood Studios

Deadwood Studios is a Swedish upcycled leather label for men and women, founded in Stockholm in 2012 by Carl Ollson and Felix von Bahder. The pair met working together in a Stockholm jeans shop and went on to open their own store, mixing curated vintage with up-and-coming brands. When they struggled to find leather jackets they liked and could afford, they began making their own from vintage garments, and Deadwood was born. As chief designer, von Bahder aims to create timeless designs that age well. The label makes leather and suede jackets, coats, pants, shirts, dresses, shorts, bags and caps, with many unisex styles. Pieces include the River Biker Jacket, the Angel Slim Jacket, the Romy Oversized Jacket, the Ellis Oversized Leather Parka, the Stanley Blazer and the Drama Leather Dress. Deadwood makes its collections from production leftovers, rejected skins, deadstock materials and factory offcuts, and its vision is for 80% of its materials to be recycled or upcycled. It also uses plant-based alternatives such as Cactus leather and Fine Mycelium. The independent brand has been featured in Vogue, the Financial Times and The New York Times.