The fine leatherworkers at DaLuca Straps keep their formula simple: uncluttered leather goods carefully handmade in the USA out of the finest materials they can find. Most of the goods are designed and crafted in their hometown of San Diego, utlizing leathers sourced either from Sweden (from material used on high-end horse harnesses) or from […]

Tokidoki’s Simone Legno, who was the subject of a LIAS feature last year, lends his highly illustrative style to this very limited edition wingchair dubbed the Singapore. Only 33 of the pieces will be made, built to order in the UK, of kiln-dried hardwood birch with a beech frame and legs and faux-suede upholstery covered […]

One of our favorite Los Angeles designers B:SCOTT — aka Brandon Scott, formerly of B.Son fame — is throwing up a serious fete this eve in the City of Angels. To unveil his fourth collection Brandon is organizing the Every Man For Himself Pop-Up Launch & Installation at FourTwoFour on Fairfax this evening, from 7 […]

A nice & simple mid-top sneaker from Dries Van Noten. Handmade in Italy of vegetable tanned leather, nylon and an all cow hide leather lining, the burgundy and steel blue luxury sneakers also feature metal eyelets, flat laces and a sewn on rubber sole. Find them at the Très Bien shop for an even $600. […]

F. LLI Giacometti, Marmolada is an Italian climbing brand started in 1890 in the foothills of the Dolomites. With a a rich history of crafting beautiful handmade hiking shoes, the brand has created these ostrich leather alpine climbing boots. Although the kneejerk tendency might be to scoff at the ostrich leather being used for actual climbing, […]

Sak founder & designer Ryusaku Hiruma lays his hands on the Dr. J Pro silhouette to launch their Fall 2011 sak for Converse collection. The handmade highly limited edition leather shoe showcases Hiruma’s expertise, crafting almost the entire shoe from a beautiful rich brown Italian leather, while finishing the hand-stitched shoe with ink-printed logos, leather […]

While cheap pre-mixed cocktails can be found clogging the coolers of any nickel and dime bodega, the Handmade Cocktail Company’s line of “vintage cocktails” only use the finest ingredients in their boozy formulas. The idea being you can play seasoned mixologist at your house even if you have a problem mixing a rum & coke. […]

The Elan Brogue boots from Church’s — one of Northampton, England’s best known shoemakers — are made from quality cognac calf leather. With classic wingtip detailing and punched patterns throughout, the handmade shoes feature recycled compound Carrarmato soles by Vibram. Pick up a pair for under $700 (€ 410).