A well-made leather wallet will not only age beautifully, taking on the patina of daily use from the particular way you handle and store the wallet, but can also be with you for a lifetime with just a bit of regular care. We make leather wallets that are designed to be loved and well-used, so we want to make sure that you have the knowledge to expand the lifetime of yours. How do you maintain a leather wallet? A good leather wallet may not be cheap, but that’s because it’s a quality item that can easily outlast other wallets many times over. To get the most use for your money, take note of h ..read more

Dads, Step-Dads, Soon to Be Dads, New Dads, Honorary Dads, Grandads, Great Grandads; they deserve some awesome Christmas gifts this year. I want to celebrate Dads in this blog post and share some gift inspiration. This year why not treat the gents in the family to something from an indie business, something handcrafted, something artisan, something to treasure. I want to share some of my favourite indie businesses with you to inspire Christmas shopping for Dads in your family: Single Fin Collective  First up, for the camping, outdoor loving Dads turn to the Single Fin Collective. I love ..read more

If you have followed us for a while, then you will have seen our blog post on the difference between handcrafted and handmade. There is a subtle yet fundamental difference in the definitions of these artisan-associated words. You can take a look at that blog here. For a long while Colville Leather has been priding itself as producing products that are handcrafted - ‘without a sewing machine in sight’. Now I am not talking about stepping up to factory level industry here, bringing it back into perspective, I am referring to one (utterly charming) sewing machine.  Colville Leather has a pl ..read more

Colville Leather’s pride is in producing quality hand crafted leather accessories. Now, as an added extra we also offer personalisation on Colville Leather products so you can anything from initials, a memorable date or a short message to make your Colville Leather accessory personal to you or a loved one.   After much deliberation and, (what felt like) a myriad of decisions concerning fonts, size, style and whether personalisation was the route to take at all, we came across Hex N Hit. With a brilliant reputation, a beautiful Insta grid (and the promise of a very attractive presentation ..read more

Well what a crazy year it has been; correction:  what a crazy year it is. Who knew when we were toasting in the new year that buzz words of 2020 would include ‘social distancing’, that fashion accessories would include face masks and that life as we knew it in 2019 would quickly dissipate into a fond memory; the ‘new normal’ would take over and ‘happy birthday’ became much more than a tune just to serenade in your birthday cake.   So what are the issues for us now? Well, firstly there is the environment; the environmental reasons for why pandemics happen and there are the environment ..read more

There is a quote circulating on Instagram and Facebook that you may have seen. I am not sure where it comes from, to give it credit but it says ‘when you buy from a small business an actual person does a little happy dance’. As we enter into the festive season, this is never more true.  It’s not easy, especially in this climate, with all the uncertainty around ‘you know what’, and the increase in costs. But what is constant is that when you buy from a maker, you will be greeted with a smile, a cheer and a rapport with a real person who is truly delighted that you have chosen their product to p ..read more

When shopping for a new backpack, each style has its advantages. From a rucksack with its numerous compartments and fastenings, to a drawstring bag for minimal, lightweight use. Each bag suits a diverse purpose.  You may have come across the leather roll-top backpack and wondered about its particular advantages. This style has grown in popularity and is a practical, versatile bag. The top opening of the bag rolls down (as the name suggests) and is then secured by a compression strap to keep it in place. Highly versatile, this backpack works equally well for high volume or low volume. A quick p ..read more

It follows you wherever you go, knows you better than anyone else and you feel lost without it. There is no doubt that when it comes to accessories, a man’s wallet is the unsung hero. It holds your most personal information and unlocks your purchasing power. It is your pocket-sized survival kit for 21st century life. Although it is easy to take your wallet for granted, finding the perfect wallet is worth the effort. A wallet should suit your daily habits and spending patterns. It should be functional yet comfortable to carry; stylish yet hardwearing. But with so many options on the market, whe ..read more

As summer ends it is tempting to cling to memories of warm days by the sea and cold beers in the garden. Packing away the flip-flops and sunglasses is a poignant moment.   Yet we all know that within a few weeks we will suddenly remember just how great the autumn season is after all. The leaves turn orange, the log burners are fired up again and everything gets cosy. So why not bypass the end of summer blues by getting ahead of the game. Kit out your wardrobe with some fantastic men's autumn fashion accessories that you will love wearing as the weather turns colder. Our favourite men’s fashion ..read more

When it comes to belts, does one size really fit all?  If you are a man who likes to keep things simple, you may own one go-to belt. You bought it years ago, it’s comfortable, safe, and goes with everything…right? Or perhaps you are a guy whose wardrobe buckles under the weight of countless outfit options. Owning a belt for every outfit is not a practical solution either. What, then, is the perfect number?  We have narrowed down the essentials to three belts every man needs. Three belts to cover every social situation, from the office Christmas party to frisbee on the beach, without compromisi ..read more