2017年3月31日

Fount的產品是在克利夫蘭設計、切割和縫製的。”俄亥俄州哥倫布市——豐特，一家總部位於克利夫蘭的皮具公司，在過去的幾年裏受到了爆炸性的歡迎，已經開始在路上展示，並在哥倫布的短北藝術區開了一家商店。業主菲利普和傑基·瓦赫特(Phillip and Jackie Wachter)對藝術社區很感興趣，他們不怕冒險。在克利夫蘭的戈登廣場藝術區開了第一家店僅僅7個月後，他們就在哥倫布文化豐富的地區看到了商機，並抓住了這個機會。新店於3月25日正式開業。至於風險，在短短三年的時間裏，他們把Fount從一個隻有兩個人的團隊，在第一個克利夫蘭跳蚤展上隻有一張小桌子，發展到36名員工，兩家商店，在ArtCraft大樓裏有一個漂亮的製造工作室，並成功參與了勒布朗·詹姆斯的節目《克利夫蘭騙局》，在哥倫布的Fount看起來很像克利夫蘭的門店，盡管它的麵積更大，有1100平方英尺(相比之下，克利夫蘭的門店麵積為900平方英尺)。它有著同樣別致的氛圍，裸露的磚塊，令人印象深刻的深色木質展示和貨架，同樣濃鬱的鞣製皮革和泥土蠟燭的味道。Wachter's再次聘請了克利夫蘭Taiclet Construction, LLC的木匠Paul Taiclet。他的深色櫥櫃和擱架一直延伸到高高的天花板，使袋子之間有很好的間隔，便於檢查。克利夫蘭的建築正義設計了整個商店的花崗岩台麵。 Some of the furniture comes from Arhaus Furniture and Birchwood Supply Co., another Cleveland Flea regular, provided the vintage taxidermy. "We had more time to plan and build this location and with way less pressure. The Cleveland shop had to open in 30 days with the "Cleveland Hustles" deadlines," says Phillip Wachter. "We learned a lot from opening that store." Fount products are designed, cut and sewn in Cleveland. Most pieces are made from full grain Italian leather with a smooth oil and hot wax finish, which helps it develop a rich patina over the years. The line consists of several designs in bags and accessories including the popular Bellfield Tote. Fount supports other artists, as well, and carries jewelry including work by Clevelander Anne Harrill of Oceanne. There are hats by Bailey from Pennsylvania, the oldest hat maker in the U.S., cards, skincare, fun socks, candles and more. "Now that the store is open, we're going to concentrate our efforts on new designs and styles," says Wachter. "We've got several ideas and new things coming including a larger duffel bag and some new twists on the tote. We're also bringing back our dog collars and leashes and creating a line of belts." Fount's customer base is vast and loyal. Wachter says the average age range of their customer is about 33 to 48 years old. Fount is also making strides in online sales and will be revamping the website soon. They've shipped bags as far away as California and Alaska. They also plan on participating in the monthly Cleveland Flea events this summer where they have often practically sold out of inventory. The Short North is on High Street north of downtown Columbus near the Ohio State University campus. The district is lined with old tightly-packed brick buildings that have been given new life as art galleries, boutiques, specialty shops, bars, coffee shops and restaurants. FOUNT details: Cleveland: Address: 6706 Detroit Ave. in the Gordon Square Arts District. Hours: Closed Mondays; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Columbus: Address: 668 N. High St., Columbus Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Links: For information and shopping go to FountLeather.com . For up-to-the-minute info go to the Fount Facebook page and follow @FOUNTleather on Twitter and @fountleathergoods on Instagram. See the Short North Arts District website for information. Price Ranges: Prices start at $22 for small accessories up to about $1,400 for the extremely unique and difficult to make Banjo Bag. The Bellfield Tote straps are sewn with special techniques and carry a lifetime warranty. Cleveland Flea dates: April 22, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9 and Oct. 14. See the Flea website for more details including event hours as they become available. Fashion Flash