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The lights, the shimmering glitter, the excitement… just get through Las Vegas to find it all at the Townsend Leather NBAA Booth #2231!
With so much new, so much to show and share, it is going to be a spectacle of leather and design love.
We will be unveiling an exciting new collection, bursting with beauty, both subtle and eye-catching.
But the only way to be the first to see it is in our Booth.
While you are there, exploring the vast reaches of our newest collection and all it has to offer, you can also receive a special one-of-a-kind gift from us.
Something to help you get through the long days and busy nights of NBAA. Just mention you saw our blog, and the gift is yours.
But of course, you never leave a Townsend Leather booth empty-handed; you’ll leave this year with arms full!
Stop by our “candy bar” to grab some glittering gold candy and help celebrate all that is new and beautiful.
Contact us for samples, with questions, or to let us know where to find you at NBAA: info@townsendleather.com
Or if you can’t make it to NBAA this year, still reach out, we can make your leather dreams happen: info@townsendleather.com
Visit Townsend Leather at NBAA Booth 2231
to fill your hands with candy,
your pockets with gifts,
your mind with design inspiration,
& your heart with a love of leather.
UPDATE: IT’S ALL GOOD
It has been fixed, so go ahead and place all the sample orders your design-loving heart desires.
For the past few weeks, the backend of our website has had some technical difficulties. Which means there is a possibility we missed your sample request.
If you placed a request for samples through our sample store in the past few weeks and you have not heard from us, please contact us at info@townsendleather.com to re-request samples, or place a new request through our now-working sample store.
https://samples.townsendleather.com/
You can use the website to browse all our 1000s of beautiful leather swatches and build your own Lightbox of selections, then place an order for samples.
Send any missed sample requests directly to us at: info@townsendleather.com
Our newest edition of By Design is available now. You’ll see a new approach to our periodical… we know our customers and fans use the By Design to see what is new and oogle over the beauty, so we have redesigned to get right to that core. Big beautiful photos of new products and enticing images.
Fuller stories will often be found here on our blog, or on our active social media accounts at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/townsendleather/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TownsendLeatherCompany
and we are now on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@townsendleather
If you see something you love and want to know more about it, get samples, or just share your thoughts – you can always contact us at info@townsendleather.com
Fall is not only a beautiful time of year around Townsend Leather, with the changing leaves, warm sunlight, and cooling air, it is also a busy time of year. Some of our favorite times are when we get to be face-to-face with customers, so we love this business. Customer visits, traveling, company events, and lots of tradeshows, it is likely we will see you out in the world over the next couple of months, but we are also always happy to have you come visit us. See below for a few of the places you will be able to find us this fall.
Some of our team just returned from the Red Cabin Interior Summit – September in Vienna – https://redcabin.de/summits/business-jet-and-vip-interior-innovation-summit/
Saratoga Design Expo – September 19 in Saratoga Springs – https://nyuce.asid.org/events/09-19-24-saratoga-design-expo
Townsend’s Annual Longevity Luncheon – October 8 at Peaceful Valley Maple Farms, https://peacefulvalleymaplefarms.com, https://townsendleather.com/2024/lifestyle/55-years
Made in America Vendor Showcase – October 9 in Long Island
NBAA – October 14-16 in Las Vegas – https://nbaa.org/events/2025-nbaa-business-aviation-convention-exhibition-nbaa-bace/
BDNY – November 9-10 in NYC – https://bdny.com/
Even with how busy these weeks will be for us, we always welcome visits to us. We are nestled into the foothills of the Adirondacks in upstate New York. Spread across 4 buildings, with a team of passionate craftspeople, there is always something to see and someone to talk to. Come visit us and see the magic first-hand.
https://townsendleather.com/contact/appointment
Townsend has always stood for togetherness, and each year Pride month is a moment for us to put specific focus on how we include, how we support, and how we make ourselves visible to those who are so often pushed to the outsides and marginalized.
Pride is visibility, pride is community, pride is resilience. Our celebration of the rainbow is a simple but meaningful action, to show we are here visibly in community.
For our annual Pride Day celebration, this year we celebrated our hand-crafted care.
We gathered for photos wearing our matching LEATHER shirts, we grabbed rainbow sunglasses, candy, and cupcakes…
But, we also came together with hearts and hands to add hand-written positive messages to our giant Pride Hide.
Our Pride Hide is a digitally printed luxury leather hide, printed with a custom pride graphic and intentional space left for Townsend Leather partners to add heartfelt messages of care and support.
Later this year, we plan to donate this hand-crafted heart-filled Pride Hide to the local Fulmont Pride festival at FMCC, where it can serve to spread good vibes crafted by our local community and it can become a photo backdrop zone for anyone to stand with the history of our local leather region and the support of our community at their back.
We show up for each other at Townsend every day, ready to work as a team, craft amazing things, do cool stuff, and support each other along the way – so in a way, this was a day like any other at Townsend. But getting to put a spotlight on something we care passionately about, while we craft, work together, and support, is a special day indeed.
A day of coming together, of support, and of care for our fellow humans.
If you want your very own Townsend LEATHER shirt, a version of it is available in our Amazon shop (link below) or email us and let us know!
Townsend Leather is so proud to announce a new partnership with JAB based in NYC.
Designers in New York City and the surrounding area are now able to have their leather dreams lovingly tended to by the passionate experts at JAB Anstoetz.
JAB has a network which reaches to all parts of the city and beyond, and passionate team members who know all parts of design and beyond.
JAB ANSTOETZ
INTERIOR FURNISHINGS ARE OUR PASSION:
For customers around the world, the name JAB ANSTOETZ stands for visionary design and top-quality textile creations that set new trends time and again. Not only does our range of precisely coordinated furnishing textiles encompass a vast palette of exquisite decorative and upholstery fabrics, JAB also offers a refined collection of wallcovering, drapery hardware, and rugs.
This partnership of Townsend and JAB comes at a perfect time as the need for design resources and expertise is growing across the tristate area. JAB with their beautifully appointed showroom has a nearly endless supply of leather samples at their fingertips, and with Townsend just hours away, our supply and information network couldn’t be easier.
Three of the JAB design expert representatives who will help you on your leather love journey are:
Lynn Kuhn, has years of experience both in trade showrooms and on the road in the greater NY area. She puts her art experience to use in designing the perfect spaces for clients.
Sandra Prendergast, a bilingual (English/Spanish) Independent Sales Representative and Interior Design Specialist, has a passion for all things beautiful. With a deep understanding of the interior design landscape, Sandra is an experienced independent sales representative based in Long Island. Originally from Mexico with 10 years of experience working with high-end surfaces, plumbing fixtures, fabric, and wallcovers, Sandra brings a unique blend of cultural insight and expertise to the interior design industry, specializing in helping designers and architects find the perfect solutions for their projects. You can find her on instagram at: prendergast_goodsfordesign
Ruth Reiner, an interior designer by education and experience, who made the switch to Sales Rep many years ago and really found her fit with that change of focus. She is a service-centric rep, who can assist clients in sourcing the most appropriate fabric, leather, or wall covering for any interior design project. A fun and knowledgeable go-to rep, she is a quick responder and loves to put information and samples right into the designer’s hands as quickly as possible. I respond very quickly so the designer can get the information and sampling they need to meet their deadlines and move the project forward.
Find out more and follow JAB and click the links below to find your rep:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube
The incredible team at Stacy Garcia Design Studio sat down with Townsend’s own Sr. VP of sales, marketing, design, ingenuity, and care… the mind and heart behind every Townsend Leather product and new creation, Sarah Eckler.
The Stacy Garcia Team asked Sarah for insights on color, collaboration, and customers. Read the full interview on the Stacy Garcia page: https://stacygarciainc.com/partner-spotlight-an-interview-with-sarah-eckler-sr-vp-at-townsend-leather/ or below.
And when you are ready to get Stacy Garcia Collection leather samples in your hand and on your projects, view the entire collection here: https://samples.townsendleather.com/collection/stacy-garcia-blue-label-for-townsend-leather
Partner Spotlight: An Interview with Sarah Eckler, Sr. VP at Townsend Leather
For over ten years, Stacy Garcia Design Studio and Townsend Leather have collaborated to create innovative, high-quality leather collections tailored for hospitality, commercial, and aviation industries. Townsend is known for its unparalleled craftsmanship, deep understanding of material innovation, and ability to push the boundaries of what’s possible in leather design.
With the launch of our latest Stacy Garcia x Townsend Leather collection, we sat down with Sarah Eckler, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Townsend Leather, to discuss the collaboration, the inspiration behind the new collection, and what makes partnerships like this so valuable in the design industry.
Q: Townsend Leather and Stacy Garcia Design Studio have been partners for ten years now. What has made this collaboration so successful?
Sarah: Our partnership with Stacy Garcia Design Studio has been built on a shared passion for craftsmanship, innovation, and forward-thinking design. What makes this collaboration so successful is Stacy’s ability to bridge artistry with real-world applications. The team doesn’t just create beautiful concepts—they understand materials at a technical level and how designers will actually use them in high-end interiors.
From hospitality and commercial spaces to private jets, the demands on leather vary greatly. What makes this partnership unique is that Stacy Garcia Studio approaches each collection with a deep understanding of these different industries, ensuring that what we create is both visually stunning and highly functional. That’s a rare quality in a design partner, and it’s why we love working with them.
Q: The newest Stacy Garcia x Townsend Leather collection features a natural hide and an embossed woven-inspired leather. What was the vision behind this collection?
Sarah: This collection was all about elevating texture and dimension while maintaining the timeless appeal of leather. We wanted to create something that celebrates the natural beauty of hides while also adding a level of artistry and craftsmanship through embossing.
The natural hide showcases the organic character of leather—each piece has its own unique grain, markings, and depth, making it an instant classic for high-end interiors. Meanwhile, the embossed woven-inspired leather is a true statement piece, offering a tactile experience that mimics the depth and structure of woven materials while maintaining the durability and flexibility of leather. The collection blends subtle sophistication with bold craftsmanship, making it incredibly versatile.
Q: How did color and material trends influence the development of this collection?
Sarah: We’re seeing a growing demand for earth-driven palettes and layered textures across hospitality, aviation, and luxury commercial interiors. Designers are moving away from flat, uniform surfaces and leaning into depth, warmth, and organic influences—which perfectly aligns with our approach to leather.
For this collection, we curated a range of rich, tonal hues that feel timeless yet fresh. There’s an emphasis on warm neutrals, deep charcoals, rich mineral tones, and sophisticated browns—colors that bring an effortless sense of luxury. These hues are incredibly adaptable, allowing designers to use them across a range of interior styles, whether it’s an elegant hotel, a private jet, or a refined corporate space.
Q: Townsend Leather serves multiple industries, including hospitality, commercial, and aviation. How do you see this collection being used across these different spaces?
Sarah: One of the greatest strengths of this collection is its versatility. Each leather was designed to meet the performance needs of high-end interiors while maintaining the elegance that designers expect from luxury materials.
- In hospitality spaces, the natural hide is perfect for upholstered seating, headboards, and statement furniture, adding warmth and an artisanal touch to hotels and lounges. The woven-inspired leather can be used for feature walls, bar fronts, or custom panels to create rich, textured focal points.
- In commercial spaces, these leathers bring a layer of sophistication to boardrooms, executive offices, and lounge seating, adding depth without overwhelming the design.
- In aviation, designers love working with our embossed leathers because they add a high-impact aesthetic while remaining incredibly durable. The woven texture in this collection offers the refined look of handcrafted materials but is engineered for performance, making it ideal for private jets and first-class lounges.
What’s exciting is that these leathers don’t just blend into the background—they create memorable, tactile experiences in every setting.
Q: What makes partnering with Stacy Garcia Design Studio unique compared to other collaborations?
Sarah: Stacy Garcia Design Studio brings a rare mix of strategic thinking and creative vision. Many design studios focus on aesthetics alone, but Stacy and her team have a deep understanding of what makes a product successful—not just in terms of visual impact, but in how it will be used, marketed, and specified by designers.
Another thing that makes this partnership special is how hands-on and collaborative it is. Stacy’s team is involved at every stage—from initial concepts to selecting finishes and refining details—ensuring that the final product aligns with both design trends and real-world applications. The result is always a collection that feels elevated, thoughtful, and forward-thinking.
Q: What would you say to other companies considering a partnership with Stacy Garcia Design Studio?
Sarah: If you’re looking for a design partner who truly understands both creative direction and market strategy, Stacy Garcia Design Studio is an exceptional choice. They bring a deep knowledge of industry trends, a highly engaged audience of designers and specifiers, and an ability to translate inspiration into commercially successful products. After 10 years of collaboration and multiple collections launched together, we have seen how Stacy and her team continue to evolve with changes in the market and have the ability to stay in front of trends but create products that are also tried and true and timeless.
For Townsend, this partnership has not only resulted in stunning collections but has also helped expand our brand presence in new ways. If you’re considering working with them, expect a collaborative, high-energy process—and be ready to create something that truly stands out in the market. It’s been fun highlighting our collections together over the years at trade shows and through our sales network and other means and we always look forward to the excitement a new launch together brings and the positive feedback we receive from the various markets we target. This latest launch, we received a record number of requests for sampling for the woven-inspired leather once it was featured on Material Bank.
The Stacy Garcia x Townsend Leather collection features natural hides and embossed woven-inspired leathers in a range of earthy, tonal palettes designed for hospitality, commercial, and aviation interiors. Whether you’re looking for a soft, organic finish or a high-impact texture, this collection delivers on craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless elegance.
Perfect for:
- Luxury Hotels & Hospitality Spaces
- Executive Offices & Commercial Interiors
- Private Jets & Aviation Design
Interested in incorporating this collection into your next project? Explore the collection here! https://samples.townsendleather.com/collection/stacy-garcia-blue-label-for-townsend-leather
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