Rusi Hancock
Founder

GEORGIA-born Rusi has built up a potentially lucrative business designing and manufacturing a range of beautiful hand-made leather bags and a collection of stunning jewellery and accessories. Her Thai-made products, which are marketed under her RusiDesigns brand, have appeared on the catwalks of fashion shows in the UK and Georgia. And today they’re sold in boutiques in Paris, London, Mexico, Singapore and other locations in the UK. To date, she has created two season’s collections of bags, with some available in up to 12 different colours. www.rusidesigns.com  

Linda O’Connor Jennings 
Managing Director

SOME entrepreneurs believe that passion is the most important ingredient in building a successful business. But there’s another, equally vital, element that goes into establishing a winning trade – a keen eye for inspiration.

American expat Linda O’Connor Jennings is certainly evidence of this. She first spotted the inspiration for her business around 30 years ago when travelling to the culturally-rich province of Chiang Rai. And, although it’s taken almost three decades to get her resulting business, called Carry On, off the ground, her eco-friendly and unique handbags have been definitely worth the wait.

Jeff Thomsen, Founder & CEO

AFTER more than two decades in the leather industry in Thailand and Asia, as an OEM manufacturer for leading international leather goods brands as well as a supplier of leather as a raw material for prominent US and European shoe brands, Jeff decided in 2013 it was time to combine his experience and knowledge with his own creativity.

The Jeff Thomsen brand was founded to incorporate new and unique designs and materials that combine with a timeless classic look to showcase uncompromising artisan craftsmanship.
There are not many designers who tan their own leathers. Jeff does just that. The distinctive leathers produced by Jeff Thomsen and his team are supple yet durable and, when combined with carefully sourced materials and accessories, result in a product that is built to last.
In less than one year, the Jeff Thomsen Collection already has over 40 models for both men and women. Each product is hand-made by artisans that have at least 20 years experience in the industry and form an original team that has been working together since the ’90’s.

Jeff believes strongly in supporting the local community and is a regular participant of the Bangkok Farmers’ Market and International Creators’ Fair.

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