‏‏‎A Shoe Cobbler..

I started as an apprentice at a local shoe repair shop, learning to shine shoes, fix zippers, and repair, clean, and care for equestrian gear. We cover a lot of ground at the shop.

When I wanted to make my own bag, I began studying the pieces that came in for repair. At first, I paid particular attention to luxury goods—their construction and how people cared for them. But working at the bench taught me something more: a piece doesn’t have to carry a high-end label to be worth holding on to. Sometimes it’s simply someone’s favorite, used and loved for years.

That understanding shapes what I make at ATELIER 56. I develop and test a prototype of every design, paying close attention to its construction, its details, and how it will fit into your life.

A weekend away. Your daily routine. A move somewhere new. The thought of something I’ve made becoming personal to you—and accompanying you through different chapters of your life—is what keeps me creating.

Lance Mobley

Founder & Maker