ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Apaulo Hart is an artist, craftsman and designer based in Bay Area Ca.  Being a self-taught artist he uses his intuition pure passion and creativity to build his work.  Having a rodeo-rider cowboy for a grandfather he learned to love leather at a young age. He found refuge from hardships in his youth in the arms of the punk and kink underground of Arizona where he grew up. In the 90’s underground he found his passion for leather style and function by thrift-store shopping and teaching himself to alter leather clothes for his art. After moving to the Bay Area Oakland California in 2006 he was able to fine-tune his craft while working at Mr. S. Leather in San Francisco as a production worker and tailor for 11 years.  

Founding Leatharcore in 2016 his eclectic, artistic, performer, entertainer community experience assures his understanding of what people want and need while wearing and using leather. He has created for entertainers of all shape and sizes, runways, television, music videos, and for circus, fashionistas, and unique professionals of all kinds.

 
 

THE BRAND  

“Leather to the Core”

Leatharcore is a leather art starting 2016 in the bay area by Apaulo Hart. Leatharcore unites high style with utilitarian artisan durable craftsmanship that is made for multiple lifetimes.  Leatharcore is created with timeless style and durability in mind.
Leatharcore is 100% leather, and handmade by artist Apaulo Hart.
Leatharcore aims to source all materials dead stock or scrap from the US while never sourcing from unethical scorces.  
Leatharcore designs for the underground and anyone who wants to make a statement and stand out. 
Leatharcore represents intimate integrity and sacred style, strong enough for hard play and hot enough for the runway.