Making it in Los Angeles

The Art of Leather Selection: How Premium Manufacturers Source and Evaluate Materials

Leather selection forms the foundation of luxury goods manufacturing, yet it remains one of the most complex and relationship-dependent aspects of the production process. Understanding leather grad...

Finding the Right Factory for Your Designs: Lessons from My Own Search

  If you’ve ever tried to find a factory for your own design, you know it’s like playing Russian roulette. There’s a lot of trial and error—and a lot of time and money invested—just to find out the...

How I Built a Sustainable Leather Brand (By Accident)

When I started Casupo, I wasn't asking myself how to make sustainable leather goods in Los Angeles. That question came later. What started everything was something I kept seeing over and over again...

Manufacturing Partnership Due Diligence: Vetting Leather Factories for Luxury Brands

Selecting the right manufacturing partner represents one of the most critical decisions luxury leather brands face. The vetting process requires systematic evaluation of capabilities, quality syste...

The Economics of Premium Leather Goods: Pricing Strategies for High-End Manufacturing

Premium leather goods pricing requires sophisticated understanding of cost structures, market positioning, and value perception that extends far beyond simple markup calculations. Successful luxury...

White-Glove Manufacturing Service: What Luxury Brands Should Expect

White-glove manufacturing service represents the pinnacle of professional partnership, providing comprehensive support that extends far beyond basic production execution. The Manufacturing Challeng...

Seasonal Production Planning for Luxury Leather Brands: Avoiding the Rush

Seasonal demand patterns create both opportunities and challenges for luxury leather brands. Effective production planning requires understanding market cycles, manufacturing capacity constraints, ...

Scaling Luxury Leather Production: When Your Brand Outgrows In-House Manufacturing

Growth creates wonderful challenges for luxury leather brands, but it also exposes the limitations of small-scale, in-house production. Recognizing when your brand has outgrown internal manufacturi...

Why Should Women-Owned and Minority-Owned Vendors Be Part of Your Gifting Strategy?

By Luz – Founder of Casupo Over the years, I’ve realized that corporate gifting is about so much more than just giving a nice item. It’s about connection, values, and making a positive impact — bot...

Pick My Brain: What’s the ROI of a Well-Curated Corporate Gift?

By Luz – Founder of Casupo Let’s talk about something every marketing and HR professional wants to know before hitting “approve” on the corporate gifting budget: What’s the return on investment? No...