DETROIT (WXYZ) — Worker-owned Detroit company Pingree Detroit will open its first flagship store on November 11 in the heart of District Detroit, just steps from the Fox Theatre on Columbia Street.

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The retail location represents a major milestone for the company, which has been crafting leather goods from upcycled automotive materials since 2015.

"We've been wanting to have a flagship store since we started," said Jarret Schlaff, Pingree Detroit founder. "We're just thrilled we get to connect with folks, really experience the brand, see the craftsmanship up close."

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The new store will serve as more than just a retail space. It will also function as a workshop and classroom, w

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