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Bill Amberg

(Born 1962) Born in Northampton - the centre of Britain's leather trade - and worked with leather as a child. Apprenticed to a cobbler and saddle-maker. In 1982 launched design consultancy business in London and quickly enjoyed commissions from top international fashion designers. Opened shop to retail own-label goods in 1996. Creates stylish modern bags which combine the finest leather craftsmanship with a minimalist aesthetic.


This is the facade of the Bill Amberg shop in the prestigious London area of Notting Hill. Large glass windows are angled on a corner and the interior is arranged in clean, minimalist lines
Sources: The Cutting Edge - 50 years of British Fashion. The Overlook Press.
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