RIM tapped a wide range of accessories makers to develop special cases for the U.K. launch of the RIM Playbook tablet. The “Made for Playbook” collection features works from the hot houses in accessories: PORTER, Valextra, Ettinger, head porter, Want les Essentiels de la vie, Delvaux, and others. Playbook owners and future owners have a strong collection of cases to choose from day one. (sn/n4bb)

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We all know that your lenses are as important as the frames they are sitting on. Kenton Sorenson delivers a beautiful leather case to keep everything in order. Their exclusive to Need Supply and well worth a viewing.

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Not the first time we’ve looked at the Bill Amberg iPad cases, but with the iPad 2 (and 1) in hand, we figure some would be interested in their leather works as well. Made from bridle leather with contrasting liner and detail. A simple button closure completed them.

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We’re looking at the Hermes iPad case one more time. Yes, there are two. The simple Hermes “Swift” sleeve will be made available in 10 colors. We like those options! The Hermes iPad “Station” version which opens to allow for use as a stand will come in four flavors. Expect to pay 580 euros for the Swift and 990 euros for the Station. Both are made from beautiful calf skin leather. These Hermes cases may be our favorites of the moment, but you have options.

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Landmarks & Lions delivers a smart phone case which may appeal to some. The case fits a variety of phones from LG, HTC, to the iPhones and beyond. The outer is made from lambskin leather and finished internally with felt wool. For those who love handmade, check out Landmark & Lions.

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Ralph Laurent goes at the $500 price-point with their “tartan” leather ipad case. “Crafted in Italy from smooth calfskin in a heritage-rich tartan plaid pattern, our sleek iPad cover also converts to a stand.” A pretty simple and functional case it would seem. Get it direct.

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Florida’s Makr comes through with one of the better iPad cases on the market. Two shades of leather are available for the cases which feature a distinct front close. Handmade in the U.S.A. and available for pre-order on Makr

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Some people were incredibly quick off the mark with the iPad cases but, as you’d expect from a company who still make their stuff handmade, Kenton Sorenson have taken their time. This portfolio is much like their laptop portfolio – natural leather, handmade, the whole shebang – and it’ll age just as gracefully. The price is also a (relatively) reasonable $140 too, not that price should be an issue if you’ve got the spare coins for an iPad #jealousandhating. (Context)

We’ve featured some handsome glasses in the past few months, but rarely taken the time to investigate a proper carrying case. Tanner Goods (who’ve just launched a lovely new website) offer their version of a 1960s US Military standard. Of course, it is made of leather. The case comes in three varieties – Black, Havana and Saddle Tan – hand made in Portland, OR with vegetable dyed English Bridle leather. Each case is stamped by hand with the model number.

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Will Leather Goods, an Adler Family company, produces artisan leather goods in Eugene, Oregon. The offers run the leather gamut of bags, belts, card cases, cuffs, and wallets. The wallets, for example, are made from double washed lambskin giving them an extremely soft hand and finish that ages gracefully over time.

At Project Las Vegas, Will Leather Goods displayed a new series of belts. These display a variety of hand-tooling detail and occasional forays into metal embellishment. The bags stick to more traditional aesthetic mixing leather with washed cotton canvas.

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