Erika op den Kelder started her business in 2015 when her husband requested a wristband for his vintage dive watch. Utilizing an old parachute harness, she created an adjustable strap inspired by military-style designs. Following an enthusiastic social media response, she quickly garnered multiple orders, leading to the foundation of Erika's Originals, along with her ex-husband as a partner. The company specializes in both stock and custom straps, produced in an atelier in Spain, blending historical military functionality with modern style and comfort.
In 2015, Erika op den Kelder turned a vintage Doxa.watch strap into a business by repurposing parachute harnesses, igniting a wave of interest in her durable designs.
Ms. op den Kelder noted how her strap blends modern creativity with historical military practicality, tapping into a nostalgic yet contemporary market.
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