Welcome to The Inverse!
**UPDATE**
I'm beyond proud of the region I call home and the artist community we've built together in Asheville. Our studios, galleries, markets and shops have been decimated by Hurricane Helene. The spaces that once held our work were swept away. The markets that popped up in parks and breweries have been cancelled. Our busiest time of year, when thousands of tourists pour in to explore leaf season and holiday shop, is now without hope. Online shopping will be our lifeline is we want our businesses to survive. If you've thought about getting a piece from myself or any of the WNC artists listed below, now is the time that will make the most impact as we work to regain some stability.
I’m Lauren, the artist + leather craftsman behind every piece. I craft all of my goods by hand, in small batches right here in my studio in Asheville, North Carolina.
The name of my one-woman studio, The Inverse, is a reaction to our culture of fast fashion and over-consumption. The pieces we wear should be sustainable, beautiful and affordable. That's why I specialize in creating leather goods from repurposed material. I carefully select each piece of leather, whether from gently used upholstery, thrifted jackets or scrap remnants, to create your one-of-a-kind wallet or bag.
I’ve been sharing my progress + inspiration on Instagram since the beginning of my sewing journey in 2017.
Shop in-person in Asheville (when things reopen):
- Reciprocity (bags)
- Kress Emporium (bags + wallets)
- Foggy Mountain Brew Pub (large prints)
- Sol Collective (wallets)
- Restoration Hotel (bags + wallets)