Wes Carnes has been working with leather for ten years. His preference for function over form is reflected in his minimal design aesthetic. Though born in Virginia, Wes recently moved his tiny studio from the East Village to Brooklyn in order to produce samples and collections for designers such as Sophie Theallet and Rebecca Minkoff. His work has been featured in several magazines including Interview, Elle, and Vogue. He reluctantly admits to having been a model for several years, will admit to being a decent musician and a terrible actor.


Illustration by Helen Bullock