Why Lake Leather Doesn't Do Black Friday
Black Friday. That international shopping brawl where otherwise rational adults lose all sense of dignity over discounted appliances and mystery electronics. One moment you’re browsing peacefully; the next, you’re wedged between a half-price air fryer and someone arguing with a chatbot about delivery windows.
It’s all very… ... ..dramatic.
And if there’s one thing our fearless leader and boss womble, G.W, can’t stand, it’s unnecessary drama. (Unless she’s channelling her inner Nessa, in which case, anything could happen, babes.)
Australia somehow inherited Black Friday the way distant relatives inherit an unwanted vase: politely, quietly and with no idea where to put it. And yet it is now everywhere you look...
The Boss has watched this slow cultural creep with the same expression she reserves for badly made handbags: polite at first, then deeply unimpressed. Because behind the flashy percentages and panic-inducing urgency, Black Friday often masks the truth that things aren’t quite the “deal” they pretend to be. Prices inflated before they’re “slashed,” products made for the season rather than the long haul, and more than a few items destined to become tomorrow’s landfill.
At Lake Leather, we don’t play that game. Our products are keenly priced all year round with no retail acrobatics designed to make you believe a bag was ever worth three times its real value.
We keep things fair from the start because we genuinely believe everyone deserves a quality bag. Not a “fast fashion fling,” not something that sheds corners after one season, but a well-proper, well-made companion that looks good today, tomorrow and beyond.
When you buy from us, you’re investing in something that will still be looking ( as the boss would say ) proper lovely years down the line and honestly, who doesn’t adore a time-worn leather piece?
Black Friday wasn’t built for small, regional businesses. It was built for megastores with aircraft hangar warehouses and 24/7 chatbots named “Candice.”
But when you shop local, you’re not bankrolling a multinational’s Christmas party.
You’re supporting Tasmanian staff, local families, and small-town main streets that actually feel like communities instead of distribution hubs.
Lake Leather invests in local jobs, local makers, and real customer service, the kind that remembers your name and genuinely wants to put you first.
So, while the world stampedes toward discounted toasters and questionable electronics, We will continue doing what we've always done:
Crafting & curating timeless pieces.
Prioritising natural fibres.
Supporting the local community.
Pricing fairly.
We’re not a shouty bunch because we think the product speaks for itself. Good leather doesn’t need flashing banners or countdown clocks, just a moment of your time and a place in your everyday life. If you’d like to see what all the quiet fuss is about, pop in-store or browse online.
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