I’m James Johannes — founder, designer, and maker behind 33 By Hand. Every piece begins at my workbench in Portland, Maine, where I oversee everything from design and materials to the final stitch.

I grew up in Skowhegan and returned to Maine after years in Boston, Colorado, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. My background is rooted in sound — recording studios, concert venues, late nights tracking, mixing, DJing — feelings that still live in my creative process today.

What began as an obsession with clothing, form, texture, and detail has evolved into a brand with refined balance — rugged outdoor function elevated through contemporary luxury and enduring quality.

These collections reflect the worlds that built me — Maine woods and city streets, snow and heat, fabric textures and leather. And where each piece is made to live, age, and endure.

At the age of 33, I realized that my years, my style, and my designs were defined by a single idea — that the past, what exists, and what lasts, are made by hand. And this is true for all souls.

This brand exists a demonstration of that: built over time, shaped by experience, and pushed forward with vision.

Thank you for being here.