Dear Friends,

Mykaiel represents the culmination of my work over the last three years. During this time, I have been apprenticing with Tom Mantzel to study the leather market and build a custom handbag company. Tom has an impressive 40-year history in the leather trade. He's a pioneer in bringing ostrich leather to America—he even flew in a military transport, sleeping beside the ostrich cage in the cargo hold, to deliver some of the first ostrich to the US. Tom also founded the Fossil Rim Wildlife Sanctuary. Through him, I was introduced to the finest craftsmen and materials globally.

In exchange for his mentorship, my small team and I built the technology and website that supports a custom just-in-time supply chain model, cutting down on waste and offering customers an infinite amount of choice. I also developed a proprietary 3D photography process specifically for glossy objects such as alligator skins. Zelli Handbags is going well, and we will be opening a design studio in Fort Worth this fall.

Some of this innovative technology will be applied to Mykaiel. However, the primary focus is to deliver the finest products to my friends and those who want to present themselves well.

My goal is to bring you with the best that I have found on my journey, adding a few pieces of refined confidence to your look, helping you along your path.

Mykaiel is inspired by Archangel Michael (pronounced My-Kai-El Hebrew), embodying confidence, strength, and timeless commitment. This brand is for men who value quality over quantity, appreciating the intricate details and masterful craftsmanship of multigenerational artisans. I am particularly excited to share with you a minimal, ultra-lightweight leather jacket perfect for Texas springs and summer nights. And you won’t believe the quality of the alligator belts—these belts are going to impress.

I will be opening up with small batches at deep discounts for my friends to get their hands on them first. So, do me the favor and add your email so I don't miss informing you of the launch in October.

Of coarse, in the meantime, you can send your wives and girlfriends over to:
ZelliHandbags.com

Confidence and excellence,
Spencer P. Matthews