Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, WILL Leather Goods has been making an impact on the leather goods market in the company’s hometown of Eugene, OR and elsewhere. Hailing from New York in the mid 70’s, William Adler tried his hand in Hollywood and enjoyed a series of small roles on TV. In 1981, with the SAG strike bringing production to a halt, Adler needed to find a new outlet for his creativity. He started selling scout belts on Venice and went on to leather goods, eventually employing 150 people.

Today, the family-run operation is recognized for their use of high-end materials and workmanship. WILL Leather goods enjoys using modern techniques to create a classic and vintage feeling that is nostalgic of Old Hollywood. Note the name of their bags: McQueen, Hopper, Lennon. In an exciting capsule collection, FOUND: Made in the U.S.A., WILL takes vintage materials (WWII army bags, military issue belts, etc) and turns them into finished goods. Needless to say, each piece is unique. You may have come across a WILL product and not even known it. Did you know they produce all the Nike Golf and Tiger Woods leather apparel goods? With recent sponsorships of high profile events such as the Tribeca Film Festival and the addition of stockists, WILL is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

With thoughtful features such as including a removable laptop case in the Hopper and space for finger support behind button clasps, WILL products are made to not only be admired but used.

Loving these Young Lovers Label limited-edition t-shirts. Anyone that has spent anytime in NYC will get a laugh out of the New York Smile, Rats, City Don’t Sleep or my favorite, Lovers. 100% cotton, sweatshop free.

I wont even comment on what other plastic shoes these Nike Gato’s ($42) remind me of. What do you think? Via Nice Kicks

The Y-3 Sala, a recent addition to my collection. Polka dots for spring, of course! I couldn’t resist after seeing them in London last week.

Inspired by the iconic indoor football boot, the Y-3 Sala shoes feature distinctive 3-Stripes with a clear TPU middle stripe. Upper: nylon with polka dots, luxe cow nappa and luxe goat suede leather accents. Lining: canvas and goat leather.

Despite the media turning it’s attention to other global issues, not a day goes by that I don’t think about my friends in Japan. Wear this shirt and remind people that thousands of people still need our help.

Tie-ups are the first belts wholly realized in fine and recyclable plastic. Customizable: You choose the belt, buckle and tongue color and sizes. These belts are fun and earth friendly.

Love these Trussardi Camouflage Slip-On’s. A sophisticated (and tad expensive) espadrille. ¥43,050 on Restir.com

Beautiful t-shirt for an important cause, supporting the Salvation Army in Japan. Design by Hydro 74.  Pre-order yours now.

Tanger. Palerme. Tripoli. Beyrouth. Visit the cities. Get the t-shirt. Enough said.

Loved the sunglasses I discovered from this Australian brand Chronicles of Never here in Sydney. Karl Lagerfeld inspired, started by a former Ksubi designer.

One of my favorite stores in the world (and certainly the best place to shop for men’s clothing in Vancouver) Roden Gray has a pretty solid online store I didn’t know about! Check it out for some of my favorite brands like Comme des Garcons PLAY, Common Projects, S.N.S. Herning, and many, many more! They’re also the only place I’ve seen that carries Sophnet in their store, the best brand from Tokyo.

These are kind of fun. WeWOOD watches made of 100% Natural Wood, often utilizing waste from flooring, or wood used to create musical instruments. They also say they plant one tree for every watch purchased. Via Mlive

If you’re in the Miami area over the next week and hunting for holiday gifts, I’d stop by here!  Really digging the latest Morais work.

The LUIS MORAIS Pop-N-Shop: Wednesday December 1, 2010 through Monday December 6, 2010 at 438 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, Florida

Now there’s a way to protest those intrusive TSA X-ray scanners without saying a word. Announcing 4th Amendment Metallic ink-printed undershirts and underwear! Via Fubiz

I’ve seen the Cristian Zuzunaga patterns before on Ligne Roset couches and chairs, rugs, and cushions, but today I saw the scarves for the first time (how did I miss them!). Lovely.