Dr. Leather and Mr. Hide

17/04/2023

Winter is om die draai… 🧥🧣👢

05/04/2023

This month we’re sharing the bio of our incredibly skilled, sought after and much loved seamstress - Nancy Sesoka!

Nancy has been sewing, repairing, making and altering everything from dresses to bags, belts and leather clothing for over 40 years. We were fortunate enough to borrow her expertise now and again until she joined Dr Leather and Mr Hide full-time 7 years ago.

Nancy aka ‘Mama Ziggy’ or ‘Miracle Worker’ loves a challenge especially in repairing bags, which are her favourite to work on. She has brought many smiles to our customers fixing sentimental items and bringing ruined items back to life. See her range of expertise below 👇

20/03/2023

Nubuck and Suede shoes: Many clients bring us these shoes asking what polish or conditioner to use. Most balms and waxes cannot be used on leather shoes with fine hairs. We show you how to Protect your shoes and how to clean them with the right Products and brushing.

This video below helps to explain what exactly your shoe is made of and why wet products aren’t going to work🧐

Nubuck Leather vs Suede Leather vs Rough Out Leather. What are they and what are the differences? We break down where Nubuck comes from compared to Suede and...

13/03/2023

Ons het die gereedskap, ondervinding en kennis om jou riempiestoele weer splinternuut te maak - kyk na ons pragtige werk 👇👌

06/03/2023

Nuwe voorraad van die Swakopmund Kudu Vellies en Boots is hier!
New limited colours in this range. Please share and spread the word 🥾

13/02/2023

For some great genuine leather products, gifts, ideas and services come visit us and treat your loved ones to something special ❤️

23/01/2023

Every month we’d like to share with you about who we are at Dr. Leather and Mr. Hide!

Our first post is dedicated to our big-hearted owner and founder Friedericke ‘Rika’ Wasserthal. Her character and style have made the shop what it is today-enjoy! 👵👞🔨

16/01/2023

Ons begin om ‘Voor en Na’ fotos te pos as gevolg van vrae oor ons werk📷👏

09/01/2023

Baie dankie vir almal se ondersteuning oor Kersfees🎄Ons werkswinkel is weer oop EN ons is opsoek vir ’n nuwe assistent in ons winkel 🎉

03/01/2023

Frohes neues Jahr! We are open for 2023!–and alongside our usual services, we are here to help with your back-to-school needs👇