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Washington working, Heller discovered Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was here that inspiration took hold and education came alive. Photography was his main area of study, but this discipline also allowed him to take classes in other areas of interest. Time was taken off randomly to earn money by working in logging camps up north, and then it was back to school for more studies – a process that continued over 8 years. Heller had been working with leather since he was young. These creations offered a extra source of income, but were a random a mix of styles and materials. Then one day he picked up a couple hides of vegetable tanned leather and there was no turning back. Unlike traditional tanning with toxic chemicals, cured through a time-consuming, ancient process using plant extracts. The final product is stiffer to work with, but has unique qualities that offer their own magic. “Vegetable tanned leather has its own way of going forward in life when it’s new. Each individual is going to smash it and beat it in their own way.” This interaction affects how the bag ages – over time it becomes an expression of the owner’s life. The artist took the hides, pressed random bicycle parts and metal bits into them to create texture, dyed them and created cuffs which sold out in one day. In 1996, the fiveleft brand took form with the creation of the messenger bag – daygoods (the first), careercarrier and the computer bag are all still a part of the collection today. Heller didn’t own a leather sewing machine at the time which meant careful thought was put into how they would be constructed. “What is interesting is the mechanics of where the shoulder strap is. The bag is like a big origami piece. It lays flat and then, when folded up, the shoulder strap laces it together. The only stitching is the pocket.” Although the company now has several machines in use, a large part of the work is still done by hand including cutting, dying (sometimes two to three pigments on a single bag) and imprinting them with the unique textures. Each bag is signed and numbered. Heller’s vision for fiveleft has always put people first. He and his wife both chose to work part time while they had small children, alternating days to have one parent home. His staff is an integral part of the business, trusted to handle everything when he is not in the studio. Interacting with customers and creating a story line for them is an intricate part of what he offers as an artist – and he is a master story teller. Before one fashion show he pushed an ancient harness machine down the runway, stopping randomly to finish sewing a piece by hand cranking the device and then offering it to a lucky audience member. Heller’s brand is on the brink of change. Participating in runway shows has opened a second market for bags with a different style. The fiveleft collection will feature five bags in three colours that honour the line’s elemental roots – accessible, sell-able and perfect for wholesale. A separate collection under the label Lincoln Heller will offer luxurious handbags featuring unique, more complex hardware and finishing – perfect for the fashion conscious client looking for an eye-catching, statement piece. Both are sure to find a strong client base. In the end, what is it about fiveleft that brings Heller the most joy? “My favourite part is creating this little bit of a work and environment. The shop is a magical place. I really love how it’s become my life and not just as an entrepreneur. It’s an enjoyable way of working.” For more information or to shop the fiveleft online store go to www.fiveleft.ca.
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