{"title":"The Local Branch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in the Finger Lakes, Upstate New York · Leather and canvas goods since 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Local Branch is the work of maker duo Blaine and Mackenzie, who started the business in 2009 out of an Airstream trailer. Their path took them across the country before they came back to their New York roots and opened a shop on Jordan Street in Skaneateles, in the Finger Lakes. The leather goods are made in their workshop at the homestead, a few miles from the store, and the shop also stocks work from other USA makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow they're made\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather and canvas goods made by hand in small batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelts cut from 100% top grain leather and finished with antique brass hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Upstate New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom sizing available from the workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is The Local Branch based?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Skaneateles, New York, in the Finger Lakes region. The leather goods are made in their own nearby workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long have they been making leather goods?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 2009. Blaine and Mackenzie started out in an Airstream trailer before opening their shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of leather do their belts use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Workman Belt is 100% genuine top grain leather with an antique brass buckle and keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"leather-workman-belt-usa-made","title":"Leather Workman Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Workman Belt is a plain, rugged everyday belt from The Local Branch. It is cut from top grain leather, closes with an antique brass buckle and keeper, and breaks in with daily wear. There is nothing fussy about it. It is meant to go with you wherever you're headed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather: 100% genuine top grain leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: antique brass buckle and keeper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 1 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors: Caramel, Mahogany, Chocolate Brown or Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Upstate New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes are listed by waist range, and neighboring sizes overlap so you can choose the one where your waist sits near the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall: waist 27\"–33\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: waist 30\"–36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge: waist 34\"–40\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Large: waist 37\"–43\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2XL: waist 43\"–48\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Local Branch was started in 2009 by Blaine and Mackenzie, who worked out of an Airstream trailer before opening a shop in Skaneateles, in New York's Finger Lakes. They still make their leather and canvas goods by hand in small batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I order if I'm between two?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ranges overlap on purpose. Pick the size where your usual waist measurement falls closest to the middle of the range, so you have holes to spare on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the leather genuine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The belt is 100% genuine top grain leather with an antique brass buckle and keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is handcrafted in Upstate New York by The Local Branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"The Local Branch","offers":[{"title":"Caramel \/ S (waist size: 27\"-33\")","offer_id":48232945451179,"sku":"Backstock J \/ S","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Caramel \/ M (waist size: 30\"-36\")","offer_id":48232945483947,"sku":"Backstock J \/ S","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Caramel \/ L (waist size: 34\"-40\")","offer_id":48232945516715,"sku":"sku-46644774830368","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Caramel \/ XL (waist size: 37\"-43\")","offer_id":48232945549483,"sku":"Backstock J \/ S-4","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Caramel \/ 2XL (waist size: 43\"-48\")","offer_id":48232945582251,"sku":"sku-52214703423776","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mahogany \/ S (waist size: 27\"-33\")","offer_id":48232945615019,"sku":"Backstock J \/ S","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mahogany \/ M (waist size: 30\"-36\")","offer_id":48232945647787,"sku":"Backstock J \/ S","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mahogany \/ L (waist size: 34\"-40\")","offer_id":48232945680555,"sku":"Backstock J \/ S","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mahogany \/ XL (waist size: 37\"-43\")","offer_id":48232945713323,"sku":"Backstock J \/ S-1","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mahogany \/ 2XL (waist size: 43\"-48\")","offer_id":48232945746091,"sku":"sku-52214703456544","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chocolate \/ S (waist size: 27\"-33\")","offer_id":48232945778859,"sku":"Backstock J \/ S","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chocolate \/ M (waist size: 30\"-36\")","offer_id":48232945811627,"sku":"Backstock J \/ S","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chocolate \/ L (waist size: 34\"-40\")","offer_id":48232945844395,"sku":"Backstock J \/ S","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chocolate \/ XL (waist size: 37\"-43\")","offer_id":48232945877163,"sku":"Backstock J \/ S-2","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chocolate \/ 2XL (waist size: 43\"-48\")","offer_id":48232945909931,"sku":"sku-52214703489312","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ S (waist size: 27\"-33\")","offer_id":48232945942699,"sku":"Backstock J \/ S","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ M (waist size: 30\"-36\")","offer_id":48232945975467,"sku":"Backstock J \/ S","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ L (waist size: 34\"-40\")","offer_id":48232946008235,"sku":"Backstock J \/ S","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XL (waist size: 37\"-43\")","offer_id":48232946041003,"sku":"Backstock J \/ S-3","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 2XL (waist size: 43\"-48\")","offer_id":48232946073771,"sku":"sku-52214703522080","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/4629\/1883\/files\/WorkmanBelt.jpg?v=1791833921"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/4629\/1883\/collections\/WorkmanBelt.jpg?v=1791834570","url":"https:\/\/collectiveshops.com\/collections\/the-local-branch.oembed","provider":"Collective Shops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}