J.W. Hulme Co

If you’re familiar with leather goods, you’ll be impressed with J.W. Hulme because you can immediately see and feel the exceptional quality of their products. I highly recommend their goods, especially The Legacy Collection.
Their signature leather is known as American Heritage, which is a full-​grain, deep brown leather that has been hand-​buffed and antiqued. They do a variety of fashion colors each season that are exclusive to that particular season, so if you’re in love with one of those when they’re released, I advise you to buy it while you can.
They offer complimentary monogramming in two styles, but keep in mind that personalized products may not be returned.
Extremely friendly yet professional staff. Excellent customer service. I only wish they let you know which products are being discontinued so that you have a chance of buying before the products go away forever.
Each leather good is individually handmade in America by artisans using American leathers selected from small craft tanneries and is guaranteed for life. Guaranteed for life, folks. What more can I possibly say?

After drooling over the color glossy photos for years, I happened to be in St. Paul (i live in Florida) and decided to visit the retail address. Don’t bother… It’s a total disaster.
There’s absolutely no parking and the business’s on either side clearly state that persons not visiting them will have their cars towed.
After circling the block a few times, I pulled into a shipping dock and the sales associate who met me at the door was callus, abrupt and indifferent. I only spent a few minutes in the show room as it was filthy.
As a high end manufacturer of expensive luggage, they should spend less on marketing and invest some money in a retail experience.

A great, St. Paul-​based company that makes quality leather and canvas goods. Twin Cities residents: You can order from JW Hulme’s website (
) and pick up at the St. Paul location to avoid shipping costs. I bought a leather bag on the site during a «flash sale» — nearly half price! — and appreciated that option. Bag has worn well, so far, and I get compliments constantly.

Horrible return policy; item was refused and I paid for shipping twice. Invoice indicated the item could be returned but then I was told over the phone, after I paid $ 60 in shipping total that it would not be returned because it was purchased on sale. Hideous! Also, the website does not include the bag dimensions and the bag was way bulky (I ordered the shell bag) with thick, ugly threading that was already coming undone. Avoid!

A lot of those nice looking green canvas and leather Orvis bags were made by JW Hulme. In many ways, their products have a similar look and feel to those their fellow Minnesota company — Duluth Pack. My own opinion is that JW Hulme has more of a luxury feel, while Duluth Pack has more emphasis on the rugged outdoors. Both are worth a look, and with JW Hulme, ebay and other discount opportunities are a little more available. Gayle gave me one of their handsome folios for Christmas a few years ago and since that time I have collected a few more of their high quality items, including a small briefcase and a modest suitcase. Lifetime guarantee.

Making bags by hand since 1905. The war came and they made tents. And awnings. Now bags. Of course when we went in we gravitated to what mr. salesman told us was the «museum» section of vintage bags that aren’t made anymore; canvas and leather with brass straps.
We talked to him about how the rifle case would be good for yoga bags if modified, and he took notes.
Did I say handmade? Domestically resourced materials, made in the back by craftsmen/​women. Lifetime guarantee.
Of course the vintage stuff is still made, but only sold at a department store in Japan.
He told me they are trying to get the word out about their location (after 50 years at the same spot) and I said I would help.
and best yet, they have a section for «seconds».