Tanner Goods
Tanner Goods is a leather goods brand from Portland, Oregon, that began by hand-strapping belts in the back room of its first store. It makes belts, wallets, bags, apparel and accessories, working with craft partners in the US, Mexico, Japan and Finland.
| Base | Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Origin | Hand-strapped belts in its first store |
| Sister brand | Mazama Wares |
| Partner workshop | León, Mexico |
| Website | tannergoods.com |
What is Tanner Goods?
Tanner Goods is a leather goods and accessories brand that calls Portland, Oregon, its hometown. It started by taking over the back room of its first retail store to hand-strap belts, beginning with traditional hand tools and later adding machines for more precise work.
Products and positioning
- Belts and wallets
- Bags and leather accessories
- Apparel
- Canine accessories and office goods
The brand works with outside makers on parts of the range, including a leather workshop in León, Mexico, textile makers in Osaka, footwear makers in Helsinki and a porcelain artist in Portland. Its sister brand Mazama Wares sells tableware, ceramic mugs and glassware.
Distribution
Tanner Goods sells through its own retail stores and its online shop, which also stocks guest brands such as Hedgren. Menswear and streetwear media including The Hundreds and Heddels have covered the brand's Americana-influenced leather goods.
Why it matters
Tanner Goods is an example of a craft-led American accessories label that grew from a workshop into a multi-category brand with its own retail and a network of specialist manufacturing partners.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tanner Goods from?
Tanner Goods is from Portland, Oregon, in the United States.
What does Tanner Goods sell?
Tanner Goods sells leather belts, wallets and bags, along with apparel, accessories and home goods.