At ROWDY, we use two different kinds of leather hides: Aniline and Nubuck. Depending on your preference, here is the difference between the two and why it matters.

As a business, we appreciate holiday shopping, but we feel the excess around Black Friday has shifted the focus from quality to quantity - and that's simply not what we're about. That's why we're boycotting Black Friday - this year and every year.

Come work with the ROWDY team! As leather artisans based in Cape Town, we are looking for an independent and energetic intern to come and assist our Head of Operations as we prepare for the busy summer period and expand internationally.

Cape Town and Johannesburg, listen up! You're invited to join our exclusive stock sale on the ROWDY Rebels - bags with unique, once-off natural markings at reduced prices of 15% - 35% off across our range of bags. 

At ROWDY, we love being active and the new normal has made this tricky. That's why we decided to put our heads together to design a mask that was created with comfort and breathability front-of-mind, ideal for daily activities and light cardio. 

With Father's Day fast approaching on the 21st June, we thought we would share some ideas on our favourite 'Dad Bags' that have been well-received over the years.

To celebrate our brand new website, we’re switching things up and spoiling one lucky shopper daily for the next 10 days!

In September 2018, we found a new spot for ROWDY at 20 Brickfield Road in Salt River - a buzzing street filled with a world-leading hotel, a popular art supply store, two bakeries and a coffee shop. Here’s our top 5 spots to visit in the up-and-coming Brickfield Road.

We are thrilled to have recently been featured in TBC Media's Gone Travelling blog. Written by editor Charlotte Rogers, Gone Travelling explores how gone are the days of fast fashion, and how making products that stand the test of time are key to success going forward.

An update from the ROWDY team during the current national lockdown and how we are pivoting our business to keep production strong.

ROWDY is temporarily re-purposing our Woodstock Factory in Cape Town to make and supply reusable face masks to assist in the battle against COVID-19.

While it isn’t business as usual, remember you can still do business beautifully. From the start, all our designs have been created to help you move with ease, while offering you a durable, elegant product that protects your personal items.