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Bar tender or barista? This is why you need a Ray Steels Leather Apron:

Bartending is one of the oldest (and arguably most respected) professions. It’s history dates back to Ancient Roman, Greek and Asian societies. There is recorded evidence from the time of Julius Caesar’s reign and from even earlier in Ancient Greece of public drinking houses where people went to socialise, be entertained and served drinks poured by craftsmen. By the Middle Ages, bartending had grown into a full-time profession, mainly occupied by alehouse owners and female innkeepers who brewed their own drinks such as wine and mead. This considered them part of the social elite as they could afford to own property with the money they earned from selling these drinks. In the 1920s, prohibition only grew the desire to seek...

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10 things you’ll love about Ray Steels Aprons

Thinking about purchasing a Ray Steels Leather Apron?   We know that choosing the perfect aprons for your business can be tricky… these are the top reasons why you’ll love your Ray Steels..   We create our aprons strapping with ergonomic back support so the aprons sits over your shoulders and not hanging around your neck. Ray Steels aprons come in a range of colours such as black, brown, light brown, navy, pink, red and green. The lining. Always done in small runs… we line our aprons with all sorts of weird and wonderful lining, so they look great on or off. Leather is a super durable and top quality product which is why all the best shoes and bags...

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Why a leather apron is perfect for barbers and hairdressers:

Black is the most popular choice when it comes to a stylist’s apron. It’s not hard to see why it’s simple yet stylish and goes with basically everything. It also looks smart and professional and paired with the branding of your salon will make a really impressive, non-restrictive uniform for your stylists. Ray Steels aprons in black and brown... but who's to say that purple or red wont do the trick?  Several tools are required for hairdressing, from scissors, clips and comb to colouring brushes and storage is necessary for this. A hairdressing apron with multiple tool loops and pockets for tools is perfect for keeping them handy and close by. And lastly.. if you work with hair already you know...

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Ray Steels Leather Barrel Bags – your new favorite carry on!

Travelling can often get quite stressful. Long queues, large crowds of people, that niggling feeling you’ve forgotten something and, for some people, the fear of flying. Small things help to relieve this stress. Ensuring your electronics, liquids and passport are all easy to access can save time in long queues. Additionally, making sure your luggage is comfortable to carry around yet large enough to store all your items can help to remove any tension or strain of lugging around heavy bags. Our classic Ray Steels Barrel Bags make great bags for carryon luggage. They have ample storage space and can be easily carried across the body and take up arguably less space than a small suitcase. This makes them great...

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