Portland, OR leather werkerz, Tanner Goods are profiled in “An Exploration in Craft” video which shares a behind the scenes view of their workshop and as well as theory on their craft. Shot well, it gives a glimpse into the backroom workings of an American craft firm. See more from Tanner Goods in our archive.

Ace Hotel reminds us that “People have adorned their wrists with leather since at least the ancient Egypt days,” but we remind ourselves that part of the reason we have not been rushing out to get leather for our wrists recently is that many of the bracelets cuffs aimed at dudes are of barbaric width. These sophisto rounders are hand-crafted in Portland by Tanner Goods and have a mellow relief pattern of geometric diamonds to keep things interesting.

We like the more reserved proportions and are hot to assume that the name on these—engraved on the interior—was inspired by our favorite Terrence Malick film. A win-win situation. Pick one up at Ace Hotel online or at Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs during Desert Gold : Roadside Attraction, which coincides with Coachella.

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Our good friends at 3sixteen have released three new belt looks for SS2012. These heavyweight 13oz leather belts are made in the Portland, OR USA by Tanner Goods and feature nicke buckles, heavy stitching and beveled edges. Expect them to break in beautifully. Find them online now.

More detailed looks at the 3sixteen belts on the following page.

Tanner Goods give us a look the Ned Ludd Market Bike. A collaborative effort, Jason French, head chef/owner of the Ned Ludd restaurant in Portland Oregon, was looking for a bike that would allow him to make supply runs for the business. Ira Ryan seemed to be the obvious choice, a former courier who currently runs a small frame workshop in the area. A relatively simple idea, Tanner Goods stepped in to add a canvas carrier – the finished product also available with a front mounted bag as seen in the image below.

As we reported here last week, one of our favorite road trip/party/bedroom accoutrements—the Polaroid SX-70—is getting polished up and put in a useful, good-looking kit, thanks to a collaboration between outerwear mavens Holden and analog saviors, The Impossible Project. Now we’ve got some details on the camera case, which is itself a little collaboration between Holden and Tanner Goods—Portland fabricators of heritage leather.

Made from domestically sourced, vegetable-tanned English bridle leather, the hand-stitched camera case should easily outlast anything you put inside it. Of course, it’s meant to hold the SX-70, and, to that end, features a special sleeve pocket for film. Close it all up with a leather flap fitted with a brass knob closure, and you should be very happy indeed.

“[This] is, in essence, everything we love about a collaboration,” Co-Founder and Creative Director of Tanner Goods, Sam Huff, says of the project. “Aside from all of us being fans of the Polaroid medium, the camera itself is one of those iconic designs that is one of our all-time favorites … While Holden and Tanner Goods create products for different markets, we both share a few important ideals: durability, utility and craftsmanship.”

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10.10 oz waxed canvas, English bridle hardwear and handles, snap closure and outer zipped pocket, this bright addition to the Tanner range is quite the looker. Being waxed it’ll age with a nice patina and that well chosen shade of orange will only get better. Did you know? “Blaze Orange, also known as Hunter Orange or color No. 12199, is one of the few colors designed for a specific function: visibility.”  Thanks Tanner Goods. Grab yours here.

Somebody you know is going to get a camera for Christmas. It’s the easiest gift going and one that  doesn’t require an exceptional amount of imagination. So, if you want your friends or family to think you’re the kind of sensitive, thoughtful person who gives beautiful objects rather than catalogue picks then you won’t go far wrong with this. Tanner offer their Horween Chromexcel leather camera straps in either Oxblood or Natural 5oz hide, with no pesky hardware to scratch precious equipment and their makers mark stamped across the shoulder. Grab one at Need Supply.

Tanner Goods Key lanyard in ‘Natural’ is one for the patina enthusiasts out there. Bright pale leather that will age beautifully with use, follow its progress from boxfresh to back pocket worn. This model features a newly designed clasp with ‘a more secure gated clasp’ for easy key access and as you’d expect all American materials and craftsmanship.

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Cool Hunting tours the new Tanner Goods shop in Portland, OR. “Hailing from the heart of the Great Northwest, Portland, OR’s Tanner Goods is perfectly positioned to produce accessories rugged enough for a true outdoorsman but with looks good enough for city streets. To best showcase their expanding line of handmade leather belts, wallets, lanyards and canvas bags the label recently opened the doors to their first stand-alone retail store in downtown Portland.”

Show off your menswear fanaticism through the medium of coasters. It’s the best way to do so. Any dates you have over are sure to be very impressed. Or have no idea who Tanner Goods are. One or the other. (End)