Your Favorite Leather Goods Brands

[82-Greg]

I know others may laugh, but....

Red Wing

Their boots are indestructible. Casual footwear and belts are okay.

Did I mention their boots?

 

[vitaminc]

Originally Posted by sanrensho

Somes Saddlery in Hokkaido, Japan.

http://www.somes.co.jp/

Good price, nice looking bags, but I assume it's not accessible in the US?

 

[LabelKing]

Valextra--despite all the critical press--doesn't seem very successful. You can frequently find new things--even the staples--on discount.

 

[blackplatano]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

Asprey, mostly becuase you can get it cheap

Where? Ebay?

Do tell.





Anyways, I'll have to say hartmann. They are a quality brand. Can also be had on ebay for good prices.

 

[maxnharry]

Daines Hathaway
Filson
Swaine Adeney

 

[LabelKing]

I like old Hermes, old Vuitton and old Asprey.

There are many other other English makers who are also very worthy, but which have long been relegated to the collective memories of those over 80.

Morabito was a French label that was excellent; well known for its exotic skins.

 

[luk-cha]

there are some very nice Japanese brands of leather good i will have a look for them over the weekend but whilst i am http://www.mansaw.net/tokushu/

 

[edmorel]

Bonfanti

 

[Gus]

Glaser Design- I find them to be rather big and "horsey". I think you can do a lot better from a design point although they seem to be well made and durable.

 

[kdzugan]

I love the leather at www.jwhulmeco.com. They have a lifetime guarantee.

 

[GuidoWongolini]

I like Bottega Veneta for most uses (as witnessed on WAYW), but I also like Hermes for smaller personal pieces & the new "Steve" bag would be a great addition (though way outside my budget).

I have admired Valextra from a far.. One day..

il Bisonte has a nice rustic Italian flavour & I love how the leather is naturally tanned & hence darkens with age, yet I never seem to bond with them as much (consequently I always give away to friends within a few months).

I know Prada is not liked here, but for everyday 'bash & crash' work bag, the Saffiano leather treatment does me fine.

 

[Mildly Consumptive]

I like Launer for small leather goods and Tusting for luggage and things. Oh, and Pickett, even though much of their stuff is rebranded Launer and Tusting.

 

[pwy95a]

Mulholland Brothers for good old, American, rugged leather goods.

 

[RJman]

Originally Posted by pwy95a

Mulholland Brothers for good old, American, rugged leather goods.

Made in China now, no?

 

[A Harris]

Mulholland Brothers used to be awesome. Their current Chinese made stuff really sucks. Not even close to the original quality.