Summer’s Story
Summer Glenn joined Madison Stitch as an intern in the summer of 2023, bringing with her a fresh, innovative approach from her graduate studies in industrial design at Kansas State University. Her journey with Madison Stitch began serendipitously when she met our founder, John, at a design event in Kansas City. Mentioning her search for a summer internship, which she needed to complete her degree, Summer quickly impressed John with her portfolio, and he offered her a spot in the studio.
Her time with us proved invaluable. Summer introduced best practices from her graduate program, designed three of our best-selling pieces — the weekender duffle, the mini-duffle, and the briefcase — and helped streamline our digital pattern-making operations. She also built a bridge between Madison Stitch and the Kansas State industrial design community, sparking a connection that has since opened doors for other students to share their talents with us.
But beyond her technical contributions, Summer brought an infectious spark to the studio. Her joyful energy inspired our motto, “Create Joy,” a guiding principle we now strive to bring to our work and to our customers.
Not your average cross-body purse — this little firecracker was born from the DNA of our legendary Weekender Duffle, scaled down but packing all the grit and attitude you'd expect from Madison Stitch. Designed to turn heads and take on the world, it’s a bag with style, strength, and a touch of rebellion.
Crafted from the finest Hermann Oak vegetable-tanned leather, made exclusively for Madison Stitch, this rugged leather piece is ready for everyday life, from city streets to the wild unknown. The leather wears in, not out, growing better and bolder with every adventure, scuff, and story you collect.
Features:
Hermann Oak Vegetable-Tanned Leather: Legendary leather with raw character and resilience — made just for Madison Stitch.
A Bold, Rugged Style: A statement piece that walks the line between fashion-forward and untamed.
Adjustable Cross-Body Strap: Perfect for hands-free action, whether you’re navigating the city or hitting the open road.
Dimensions: 10" x 6" x 6" — the perfect size for your essentials without weighing you down.
Available Colors: Bourbon, Black, and Chocolate — each one ready to age like a fine whiskey.
For the woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to make a statement, the Stitch Mini Duffle is built to last, age beautifully, and keep up with a life lived boldly.
Designed by Summer Glenn, our 2023 intern from Kansas State University’s industrial design program.
A bag with grit, born from the soul of Hermann Oak’s harness leather and crafted for those who see life as a perpetual, high-stakes journey. This is no ordinary weekender — it's a loyal companion built to last longer than most road maps and with more style than you’ll find in a thousand roadside motels.
Made with hot-stuffed leather, tanned for three brutal months to a softness that feels downright luxurious but tough as the hide of an old bull. No chemicals, no shortcuts, just pure, rugged character that grows with every mile. Available in black, chocolate, bourbon, and tobacco, each color wears in like an old friend and every scuff only adds to its legend.
Inside, you’ll find ample pockets to keep essentials within arm’s reach, while the padded, adjustable leather strap makes it all too easy to throw over your shoulder and hit the road. Sturdy grab handles stand ready for that fast grab-and-go, and the whole package is compact but deceptively spacious — enough to stash gear for a weekend escape or a trip to the gym.
Features:
Pure Hermann Oak Oiled Harness Leather: Leather crafted the hard way — naturally distressed, soft to the touch but rugged to the bone.
Interior Pockets: For quick access to your essentials, whether you’re traveling light or carrying your life story.
Detachable, Padded Leather Strap: Designed for comfortable hauls, with a sturdy grip for when you need to make an exit.
Available in four bold colors: Black, chocolate, bourbon, and tobacco — each with its own wild, unique character.
Benefits:
Built for the ages
Lightweight but tough as a bull hide
Soft to the touch, rough enough for the journey
Perfect for weekend escapes, the gym, or a life lived in motion
Dimensions: 18” x 9” x 9” deep, with a 54” adjustable strap and an extra padded strap.
Designed by Summer Glenn through Kansas State University’s Industrial Design program, this duffle holds the spirit of the road — built to last, ready for anything.
The Madison Stitch Briefcase: A beast born of American soil, tanned in the fires of tradition by Hermann Oak — this isn’t just a briefcase. It’s a testament. This vegetable-tanned pull-up leather beast is custom-cut, rugged, and rough-hewn, ready to face anything this world throws at it. Distressed from the get-go, it’s a piece that only gets better with age, like a fine bourbon or the best war stories.
Inside, an iron-willed divider separates your weapons of choice — laptop, manifesto, or survival stash — while two external pockets wait, eager to keep your essentials within a fast-draw’s reach. Solid brass hardware, forged and cast right here in the USA, holds this whole piece together, no nonsense, no half-measures.
Carry it like you mean it with a grab handle sturdy enough to drag it through hell and back, or sling it crossbody with a 55" adjustable strap and feel the weight of something real. This is 16" long, 12" tall, and 5" wide of pure function — a portable stronghold for a man or woman who knows that life on the road requires resilience, a touch of madness, and an organized chaos.
Features:
Custom vegetable-tanned pull-up leather from the legendary Hermann Oak
A raw, beautifully distressed finish
Interior divider to keep life (or at least your belongings) sorted
Two rugged external pockets
Solid brass hardware, American-made
Heavy-duty grab handle
Adjustable 55" crossbody strap
Dimensions: 16" L x 12" H x 5" W
Benefits:
Durable and water-resistant for wherever the road may take you
Built like the bones of this country — to last and endure
Handcrafted in the USA with pride and grit
A timeless style that screams “I’ve lived”
Guarantee: We stand by this case like a gunslinger at dawn. If anything on this briefcase ever falters, we’ll repair it or replace it — satisfaction guaranteed.