This Mother’s Day, we’re thinking about the moms in our lives.  We know moms who have birthed, raised and guided children into adulthood. We also know moms who are just at the beginning of their journey as a parent. And we know moms at every stage in between.  We also know moms who may not have children of their own, but they mentor, lead, feed, teach, train, heal and counsel just the same.  “Being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation.” - Robert Heinlein But we want to hear about the moms in your life. Share with us via Instagram and you could both will a Will Le ..read more

In the past week, we’ve had a tremendous response to our special Give Will action program. I’m moved by our customers’ commitment to giving and making a difference.  We’ve sold ten-times more than our average bag sales. With your participation we’ve provided access to more than 2,000 meals to people in need. This past week, we’ve sold over 100 belts at 50% discount, from which Give Will provides another 400 meals. This weekend, I want to offer a special gift to you, to contribute to your health and well-being in a way that is meaningful and close to my heart. My oldest son Luke Adler is a wor ..read more

Will makes bags. That’s what we do. That’s our business. We are in a time that is, in many ways, new to us. This is not business as usual. It is challenging — a time of worldwide concern that calls us to be our better selves and take actions that contribute to the greatest good. The support of our customers has given us success and allowed us to create and prosper. We now intend to step forward to give back — to GIVE WILL. It is a time for community. You are a member of the Will community. We already exist. We want to join with you now in meaningful ways, that make a difference. We are offer ..read more

To our Will Leather Goods Family, Like you, we’ve been rocked by the fast-moving effects of this virus. As we navigate through these challenging times, the safety of our employees and our customers are our highest priority. We’re taking precautions in our stores and in our warehouse to ensure everyone is as safe as possible. As a family-owned, independent retailer, we provide living wage jobs to support our retail team, warehouse staff and a small corporate office. Businesses like ours are going to be hit hard. Please know that we are still open for business and ready to help you find the perf ..read more

Family    “Family is time—both the passage of time and the investment of time. It’s commitment, it is honesty, it is what grounds us as it moves us forward. It challenges us and supports us. Family cracks our shells open, and reveals who we truly are—and who we can grow to be.” – Will Adler, Will Leather Goods   We see beauty in imperfection.   Maybe it’s because of what we’ve learned from leather: the distinction that comes from differences in coloration, the exceptionality borne of the nuances in the grain. We’ve spent our lives looking at what others consider oddities and seeing, instead ..read more

Inside our Canvas & Leather Traveler Duffle "The average bag takes 75 steps on a factory line. The Traveler Duffle takes an average of 139 steps. Why all those extra steps? Additional rivets, reinforced leather corners, and box stitching ensure we are offering a product that will stand the test of time." -Will Adler, CEO & Creative Director Will's intuition to add rivets and box stitching comes from nearly forty years of leather expertise. Will has worked with technicians and experts at tanneries to develop just the right balance of fats and oils in the leather to create a high-strengt ..read more

The Oaxacan Collection was designed to pair leather with wool, which highlights the beauty and history of the Oaxacan culture. Each piece is unique in pattern and color, making each bag absolutely one-of-a-kind.   On Oaxaca The small village of Teotitlán del Valle near Oaxaca, Mexico is known for their hand-woven rugs. Many families in the village actively work to preserve the traditional plant and insect dyes of days past. Yarn dyed with natural materials such as lichen or the cochineal insect, are safer for the crafts people and you than chemically derived dyes.   Colors of Tradition All c ..read more

The Oaxacan Collection is designed with traditional Oaxacan wool rugs. Handcrafted patterns and colors make each bag completely one-of-a-kind. Every Oaxacan piece holds the history of the Zapotec culture, the story of a family and their customs -- they are a celebration of the people and their artisanal traditions. We make our bags out of this history-filled material to keep the Zapotec and Oaxacan history alive worldwide.   On Oaxaca Oaxaca is a state located in southern Mexico. It is known for its colonial buildings made from green volcanic stone, its rich culinary history and a weaving tra ..read more