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Somewhere along the way, fashion convinced us we had to make a choice. Would you like something beautiful... or something practical? Because apparently a handbag can either hold your phone or look nice. A jumper can either feel lovely or survive a winter. And shoes? Well, if they're comfortable, someone in Milan gets terribly upset. Frankly, it all sounds rather exhausting. At Lake Leather, we've always believed the best things quietly do both. A proper leather bag should cope with laptops, lunch, shopping, the odd packet of barley sugars and whatever else finds its way inside over the years. It...

Sales Consultant | Evandale & Campbell Town Lake Leather is expanding, and we have an exciting opportunity for a casual Sales Consultant to join our team across our Evandale & Campbell Town stores. As a sales consultant you will work with the team to deliver a truly Lake Leather experience for our customers. You will be part of our superstar retail team and will be passionate about growth and representing the brand in the North of Tasmania. You should be a confident and motivated person who leads by example and can support the Store Manager to reach sales and productivity targets....

Let’s be honest: summer in Australia isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s not all bronzed torsos and Bondi boardwalks ...more like melting bin chickens, cracked dashboards, and the constant hum of a pedestal fan that sounds like it might lift off at any moment. And while the sun does its best to reduce us to puddles of questionable dignity, some of us would still like to look… well, presentable... At Lake Leather, we believe that summer fashion should do three things: breathe, last, and not make you look like you're starring in a mid-life crisis reality show. No giant...

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...

Ah, the festive season when the only thing more chaotic than airport security is your attempt to pack ‘light’ for a two-week family getaway. But fear not, weary traveller. At Lake Leather, we’ve done the miles (literally), so we know what makes the cut when it comes to smart, stylish, stress-free travel. And yes, we’ve learned the hard way that no one needs three pairs of sandals “just in case.” Our owner & fearless leader knows a thing or two about travel. As an expat who’s hopped borders more often than a kangaroo on a trampoline, she understands the quiet...

"Ladies and gentlemen... boys and girls... the chocolate room." Alright, we’re not handing out everlasting gobstoppers, but what we are offering this Easter weekend is something nearly as magical: the Lake Leather Golden Egg Hunt!  For two days only—Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April—our Tasmanian stores will be transformed into a veritable Wonka-esque wonderland. Hidden amongst the buttery-soft bags, stylish boots, and shelves of leather loveliness, you’ll find golden eggs tucked away just waiting to be discovered. Inside? Oh, just a little something special... What's in the Eggs? Every golden egg contains a scrumdiddlyumptious prize! Including golden tickets—no trip to a...