About Us

About

THE HEART OF HOBO Discovery is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why our leather goods are designed with pockets for planning, and plotting. Crafted for a long-term relationship and made better with use and wear. As a second-generation, family-run brand, we cherish quality, craftsmanship and originality. We exist to inspire confidence and self-expression. Giving you color and choice so you have the freedom to go where you want to be. Weaving together beauty, soul and purpose, stitch by stitch, to craft the life you love. Discovery is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why our leather goods are designed with pockets for planning, and plotting. Crafted for a long-term relationship and made better with use and wear. - Koren Ray co-founder, chief visionary officer - Koren Ray co-founder, chief visionary officer OUR STORY & OUR FOUNDERS 1975 In my earliest memories I am playing with scraps of leather under the craft bench in the '70s leather shop where my mom, Toni Ray, learned her trade. She taught me that it all begins with the craft of leather and the belief that the possessions we own are made better with the richness of experience. In my earliest memories I am playing with scraps of leather under the craft bench in the '70s leather shop where my mom, Toni Ray, learned her trade. She taught me that it all begins with the craft of leather and the belief that the possessions we own are made better with the richness of experience. OUR PROCESS OUR LEATHERS OUR PROCESS OUR LEATHERS 1990 1990 After 20 years building legendary leather shops, Toni Ray starts all over again. With the last of her savings and a belief that quality and cool never go out of style, HOBO is born. She chooses the name HOBO to celebrate the legendary spirit of the American hobos who followed their own path and lived by a code of hard work and kindness in pursuit of the next adventure. After 20 years building legendary leather shops, Toni Ray starts all over again. With the last of he