One of the reasons we appreciate Entermodal's designs is the amount of thought Larry Olmstead and crew put into their wallets and bags. (After all, the Portland, Oregon, leather goods company spent two years developing its products before anything hit shelves.) But the work involved hasn't always been apparent to casual consumersas much as Olmstead says they've been interestedwhich inspired him to take his show on the road. Fans of the brand will be able to watch the team work at its upcoming pop-up shop at Odin in New York, where designers will be finishing its bags, customizing wallets and card cases (think monograms and a selection of linings, like the plaid pictured here), and releasing an exclusive collection of the company's Spring '09 merch. Note: Questions are encouraged, but don't ask too many if you expect them to finish your wallet.
Pop-Up Factory, Dec. 12-14, at Odin, 199 Lafayette St., NYC, (212) 966-0026, odinnewyork.com