Monocle 24: The Entrepreneurs show

Summary: 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. Read more on Alec Farmer and Trakke's design philosophy: [https://trakke.co.uk/](https://trakke.co.uk/)