CHAD MEETS WILL IN VENICE,CA

1360 Abbott Kinney Blvd Venice, Ca is the new home of Will Leather Goods. The fun thing is that history repeats as founder Bill Adler was an actor in Hollywood in the 80’s. Out of necessity during the SAG strike, he started the brand as a small leather belt stand in Venice, CA under the name “Billy’s Belts” to provide for his family. Today, known as Will Leather Goods, his belt stand experience has expanded globally, selling handcrafted bags, wallets, cuffs, neckties and other small accessories.

The store carries the full range from a vintage collection of leather U.S. Mail bags to new leather bags with cut and sewn pieces from blankets. All products are made in America and carefully selected, each bag is unique.

BEADED BELTS NOT JUST FOR INDIANS

Add some color to your outfit by wearing a Native American inspired beaded belt. These belts are a true color block. The first known beaded belts where made by the Indians to mark exchanges for marriage as well as for ceremony and condolence ceremonies. When Europe came to the Americas these beaded belts where used as a currency to trade with. Today you must pay with local currency to get such a beautiful belt from Will leather goods. (or click here)

THE KNOTTERY (K)NOT JUST FOR TIES

The Shyster

The Rascal

Hoof Pick Jones

Yesterday, I received my package which I ordered at The Knottery. The men behind the Knottery, Jack and Jay, inform their customers concerning the goods they sell and the brand identity they call, Attainable Style: "We run a small company who knows what the men of today are looking for (besides love, as they say). In the real world, a man should be able to afford a tie he loves and not be forced to love the the tie he can't afford. The vision: affordable style for the initiated; attainable style to the beginner. This isn't your grandfather's haberdasher (unless he wants it to be). W've created limited runs of ties we want to wearand hope you will like 'em too" Well I do and not only the ties, but also the belts, the lapel flowers and the handkerchiefs........I'll be back soon with my next order! (Sportcoats by Gant, pants by Gant by Michael Bastian)

WILL LEATHERGOODS

Small Carry All

La Manta Messenger

Guatamalan Carry All

Guatamalan Carry All Warm

Tribeca Tote

Aclan Messenger

Detail

Breaded Belt

Will Leathergoods was founded in 1981 in Eugene, Oregon (also known as Niketown) by the Adler family. They make men and woman's leather accessories in high quality and excellent workmanship. The make belts, bags, wallets an other small stuff which are classic, stylish and most importantly, functional. The bags start as from $ 70 till $ 625 and the belts range from $ 90 till $ 185. I love the breaded belt.

YOUR PANTS WILL DROP WITHOUT DUKES

 

Dukes Finest Vintage Artisan, a brand established by some vintage lovers, their commitment to sustainability their passion for art, craft and the very rare original vintage accessoires are the basis of their work. The collection is a very exclusive range of unique and extremely rare old, army belts which are found in The U.S.A. and East Europe, after cleaning and polishing they're ready for the crafting process in Vienna. For those beauties you have to pay around $ 400,-- 

KIEL JAMES PATRICK SAILING BELTS

I already posted twice about Kiel James Patrick, the guy is world famous on the East Coast of the U.S.A.  known for his preppy bracelets, but with those belts he will be able to become world famous in all 50 States and even in Europe. My favourite is the green vintage washed rope belt. Fore sure this is a must have!! for more flavours check the site of Kiel James Patrick and go to Croffix Sailing Belts.

BUCKLE UP, IT AIN'T A LAW!

If you buy yourself a new belt, make sure that you buy it one size bigger, so you can knot it, instead of use all of your belt loops. This trend was spotted by Tommy Ton during the Pitti Uomo in Florence.

THE SUMMERBELT

belts by Rugby

belts by J.Crew

Belt by Ralph Lauren

Belts by Gant

belts by Ralph Lauren

Belt by Rugby

Belt by Ralph Lauren

It's time to wear your outfit with a summer belt.  Whether it's a webbing belt in funky colors, a braided belt or a leather belt with nautical details, it gives your outfit that extra "oemph".