About Rory Friday

Rory Friday is an indie leather label focused on small-batch leather wares with a quiet, considered edge. Each piece is made by hand in limited runs, using unlined leather and minimal finishing to allow the material to speak for itself. The work is clean but not precious...functional objects designed to age, soften, and carry use. Blending modern restraint with a nod to retro utility, the line favors simple shapes, intentional proportions, and pared-back details. Rather than seasonal collections, Rory Friday releases thoughtfully edited pieces designed to feel timeless and adaptable across everyday carry and curated retail environments. The line has found a natural home in museum shops, galleries, and independent boutiques that value material integrity, form, and storytelling over trend-driven design. Every piece is made slowly, in small quantities, with an emphasis on longevity, tactility, and quiet individuality. Founder’s Note-– Rory Friday is designed and made by Beth Dryden in a one-woman studio. All pieces are original Rory Friday designs, made by hand in small batches. The work is intentionally slow, tactile, and grounded in everyday function…objects meant to be used, worn, and lived with. Ethos -– Sustainably minded No waste... every scrap is used Small-batch and made-to-order One-woman studio Designed to lastRead their story