From Venice Beach boardwalks to flagship stores in Oregon and Texas, Will Leather Goods has built a national reputation for craftsmanship and design. This fall, the Eugene-based brand will be bringing their heirloom-quality leather goods to Bend with plans to open a 1,100-square-foot shop in the Old Mill District in the same building as lululemon at 655 SW Powerhouse Dr.
Founded by Detroit-born leather artisan Will Adler, the Eugene-based brand is known for creating and selling leather goods such as backpacks, handbags, duffle bags, totes, briefcases, wallets, belts, and other accessories — all backed by a lifetime guarantee.
“Bend is a natural home for our brand — a place where craftsmanship, the outdoors, and creativity all come together,” said Will Adler, Founder and CEO of Will Leather Goods. “We’re excited to join the Old Mill District, to be part of this vibrant community, and to offer goods that are rugged enough for everyday adventure yet timeless enough to be passed down for generations.”
Known for full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather and meticulous construction, Will Leather Goods offers a lifetime of repairs or replacements for defects in all their products, whether the issue is with materials or workmanship.
“Will Leather Goods is a regional craftsman brand with national recognition, exactly the kind of unique, quality-first retailer our community looks for,” said Beau Eastes, Marketing Director for the Old Mill District. “Their goods are rugged and practical, made to be used hard and kept for life.”
Beyond their design and retail business, Will Leather Goods is also a company that gives back. Their “Discover Your Will” program through the company’s Give Will Foundation, for example, has provided more than 35,000 backpacks to under-resourced students across the U.S.
“Part of our job at the Old Mill District is championing brands with soul — businesses that support makers and artisans while offering something truly useful,” Eastes said. “We’re excited to welcome Will Leather Goods and to give locals and visitors another reason to swing by the Old Mill District.”
The Bend shop will be the company’s fourth retail store, joining existing locations in Eugene, Portland, and Fort Worth. It will occupy a portion of the space that previously housed CycleBar.
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This article appears in the Source September 18, 2025.
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