Trakke, The Entrepreneurs 356 - Radio | Monocle

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8 August 2018

Episode 356

30 minutes

While on a summer break from university in Glasgow, keen cyclist Alec Farmer taught himself to sew. Setting out to craft the perfect bag, Farmer used discarded materials that he found around the city: and soon Trakke was born. It’s now a well-known maker of waxed-canvas bags and travel accessories that are inspired by Scotland’s rugged landscapes and designed to last a lifetime.

8 August 2018

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