Husband and wife team Michael Studebaker and Alyssa Catalano are the makers behind Studebaker Metals. Read about how they utilize antique tools to create timeless jewelry out of the finest metals.
MAKERS:
Michael Studebaker and Alyssa Catalano, Co - Owners
NEIGHBORHOOD:
Braddock, PA 15104
TELL US ABOUT YOUR BRAND AND WHY IT’S THE BEST
Studebaker Metals is a traditional metalsmith workshop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Using classic methods and the highest-quality materials, we hand-forge our collection of unisex & utilitarian goods. Each timeless piece is ready for everyday use and comes to life on our ever-growing fleet of antique anvils. Our unique toolkit spans the 18th-21st centuries. Our mission has always been to make durable and beautiful items, intended to last a lifetime.
WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND AND THE STORY BEHIND WHY YOU STARTED STUDEBAKER METALS?
Studebaker Metals is a collaboration of a traditionally trained Metalsmith (Michael Studebaker) and a fashion marketing and design professional (Alyssa Catalano). After swiping right on each other's tinder profiles in 2013, they recognized the opportunity in marrying their skills (and later, each other) to found the company only a few months after meeting. It's been a wild adventure ever since.
WHAT ONE PRODUCT DO WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AND WHY?
Our cuff bracelets are all unisex, a cornerstone of our brand.
IN THREE WORDS, WHY DO YOU LOVE PITTSBURGH?
Land of opportunity.
HOW CAN PEOPLE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT STUDEBAKER METALS?
@studebakermetals