Fall River Once Again Found Its Way Into the Super Bowl Spotlight Thanks to Drake Maye

Fall River just took the Super Bowl spotlight again, thanks to handmade leather goods stitched locally.

When New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye arrived in San Francisco ahead of the Super Bowl, you could see the confidence in his walk and a leather duffel bag slung over his shoulder.

That bag wasn’t a designer import from overseas or something pulled off a luxury showroom shelf. It was handcrafted right here on the SouthCoast.

The duffel comes from Frank Clegg Leatherworks, a Fall River-based company with a worldwide reputation for luxury leather craftsmanship. Their work is so highly regarded that custom Frank Clegg duffel bags are placed inside every brand-new Gulfstream private jet.

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But seeing one of their bags carried by the Patriots’ franchise quarterback on football’s biggest stage? That moment hit differently.

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From DM to Super Bowl Spotlight

Owner Ian Clegg said the opportunity started with a simple shoot-your-shot moment. To his surprise, Maye responded to his message within minutes, complimenting the craftsmanship and sparking a back-and-forth conversation. That exchange led to Clegg and his team creating a leather duffel, briefcase, and backpack for the rookie quarterback.

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For Clegg, the exposure was exciting, but the meaning went deeper. He said moments like this lift morale across the entire shop and reinforce Fall River’s long-standing identity as a manufacturing city built on skill and craftsmanship. Maye isn’t the only high-profile name carrying Fall River leather, either.

From the NFL to Hip-Hop Royalty

Just days earlier, Clegg and his team created a fully customized bag for 50 Cent, featuring bold personal details and custom embossing. From NFL quarterbacks to global music icons, the company continues to prove its versatility and reach.

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From Gulfstream jets to Gillette Stadium – and now celebrity duffels – Fall River craftsmanship is showing up on the world stage, carrying a local story stitched into every seam.