Bill Wall Leather
Bill Wall Leather is a California jewellery and leather goods brand that hand makes its pieces in Malibu. It is known for men's silver jewellery, from rings and bracelets to buckles, alongside leather belts, wallets and jackets.
| Origin | Malibu, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Products | Silver jewellery and leather goods |
| Also known as | BWL |
| Notable partner | BEAMS |
| Website | billwallleather.com |
What is Bill Wall Leather?
Bill Wall Leather, also known as BWL, is a jewellery and leather brand centred on the work of artist and craftsman Bill Wall. Its products are handmade in Malibu, California, and the company is often described as one of the originators of silver jewellery for men, part of the West Coast silver jewellery movement of the late 1980s and 1990s.
Products and positioning
The jewellery range includes bracelets, charms, rings, pendants, belt buckles, earrings, cufflinks, key chains, lighters and money clips. Leather goods include belts, jackets, wallets, vests, trousers, shirts, motorcycle seats and tool bags. A souvenir line of hats, hoodies and T-shirts and an archive of vintage BWL collections complete the offer.
- Silver rings, bracelets and buckles
- Leather belts, wallets and jackets
- Vintage BWL archive
Distribution
The brand sells through its own website and has a strong following in Japan, where it has produced limited collaborations sold through BEAMS, including a serial-numbered ring with S/DOUBLE and leather belts with Vintage Works.
Why it matters
Bill Wall Leather is a reference point for the biker-influenced American silver jewellery that remains highly collectable among Japanese menswear enthusiasts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bill Wall Leather from?
Bill Wall Leather is based in Malibu, California, where its jewellery and leather goods are handmade.
What does Bill Wall Leather make?
It makes silver jewellery such as rings, bracelets, pendants and buckles, plus leather belts, wallets, jackets and accessories.