Australia-based Toffee Cases has previously shown off their knack for crafting sleek sleeves, briefs, and slings in pebble grain-leather handiwork for everything from your laptop to your notebook. The new Toffee Tote and Slim shoulder bags allow you to keep your Mac goodies snug, while their smooth new iPhone cases serve as a fantastically svelte caddy.

Leather that looks well-traveled but isn’t may seem like an upscale take on those $200 jeans with holes, but Marc Marmel’s luggage collection stands to look good much longer than your distressed denim. The designer takes his cue from vintage Hermès, creating a line for stylish travelers using hand cracked Italian leather and colorful silks. His Klondike weekender bag and Mini-Cigar duffle would be equally appealing on weekend errands as far away travels. And if you still haven’t gotten grunge out of your system, he’s also created a Les Paul guitar case that retails at Barneys for $4400.

Your iPhone wants to be cradled in luxury, and the folks at Hard Graft will be damned if sheep’s wool and buttery soft leather aren’t somewhere in the mix. Enter the Dapper collection, a set of gear carrying cases with the typically sleek functionality of Hand Graft products and a rugged jeans-style front pocket. Rock your phone, laptop and assorted pocket-fitting items three different sizes. Note that cool little signature red and white tag. Big pics after the jump.

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Brothers William and Chris Kirkland always knew they would go into business together and it would be called BillyKirk — they just didn't know what they were going to do or make. When stumbled across some vintage leather, one thing lead to another and they found themselves learning the trade from a third-generation leather maker in L.A.

We’re glad they did all that research and work, because they've come up with a beautiful line of leather goods. Classic, clean-looking belts, wallets, passport covers and bags have sparked the interest of the fashion and leather industry in the short time they've been around. The emphasis on process is evident in their success, and a lot of that is due to the Amish craftsmen that make their products. Check out this great interview to hear more about their story and a blog some fun Amish anecdotes.

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I’m not a big glove person, or at least I didn’t think I was until I slipped my hands into a set of Dent’s cashmere lined and hand-sewn Peccary Leather gloves. I wasn’t even sure (and am still not) what Oatmeal Scottish cashmere lining is, but I won’t turn my back on that discovery ever again. A family friend introduced me to this classic and historical British brand not too long ago, and as far as I can tell, for such exquisite “best-of” gloves and other fine leather goods go, I don’t see why you’d need to look anywhere else. Dents was founded in 1777 with a genuine family driven story; each glove, scarf and accessory was made in a factory in Worcester and London — 133 craftsmen and women were engaged to hand cut and stitch every product. Every item went through this intense, precise and painstaking process – the same process used today 230 years later. It’s rare for me to wear something quite this luxurious — but gloves this fine are happily a new exception since it’s getting mighty cold here in London. Good timing, and perfecto for the cold days ahead!

As an ex-pat, I always get a giggle out of seeing Australiana pop up elsewhere in the world. Today was no different, when I came across these totally cute “Amigo” leather desk accessories by Vacavaliente over at the MoMA store. Along with the kangaroo message organizer (for your cell and miscellaneous notes), there’s a piggy bank (who, rather charmingly, ‘poops’ out your money via a flap in its uh, bottom) and a caterpillar (for your pencils, pens and business cards). What a fun way to add a pop of color and personality to your boring cubical. Check out their full range of Amigos, plus a slew of other products, right here.