"Leather
Waves" was established in 1975 at the Malibu Country Mart,
the exclusive shopping area that neighbors famous Malibu Colony
Beach, in sunny southern California.
Jackie
Robbins', Leather Waves' in house designer, has been making personalized
cutting-edge fashion for the most discerning individuals at this
location for 30 years. It is easy to say that her experience in
the design and crafting of Leather and Suede is unparalleled and
much sought after.
Specially
ordered Pieces created by Jackie are competitively priced with
top designer RTW collections but are uniquely designed and fit
for complete satisfaction. The sensuality and durability of Leather
and Suede will make your garment a personal favorite for years
to come.
Jackie
Robbins is a Malibu Artisan specializing in fashion leather work
since 1975. Self-taught in both her craft and business acumen,
Jackie's confidence in her skills and ability are impressive. She
can be heard saying "I've made just about everything and anything
at least once!"
Expertise,
commitment to quality workmanship, precision detailing-combined
with Jackie's refreshing personal style and service approach-have
contributed to her recognition as a gifted master by an ever growing
list of patrons in Malibu--and now the world!
Meet
Jackie in the exclusive setting of her Atelier, be excited by her "I
can do that!" approach to ideas and her extraordinary sensibility
in defining her clients' best personal attributes, through the
process of drape and fit.
Leather
Waves is located in the Malibu Country Mart, and is proud to claim
that it's establishment is the oldest in this very hip and heavily
visited shopping area, opening in the summer of 1975 at the inception
of the Center, as it's first tenant.
Entering
from the fountain courtyard at the corner of Cross Creek Road and
Civic Center Way in the heart of Malibu, you'll find Jackie Robbins'
Atelier. Atelier being a French word that depicts the upstairs
studio where the Artist works. As you ascend the stairway you'll
pass the photo gallery of some of her celebrity clientele wearing
their Leather Waves creations, including pictures of Paul Newman,
Celine Dion, Neil Diamond, Barbara Walters, Ben Vereen, Goldie
Hawn, just to name a few. When you reach the top you'll be greeted
by the sensuous smell of hides and the signature Fragrance "Leather
Waves", the scent created and bottled by Jackie to wear with
her leather garments. You'll be able to experience the Artisan's
workshop, see examples of fine craftsmanship, touch the textures,
and be dazzled by the colors of skins available from the finest
sources in the world. Come in and find out how easy, affordable
and fun it can be to have your own personal style created in Leather
and Suede.
You
are invited to make an appointment or visit during "open-house
hours".