Style Spotlight – Hlaska

Whenever I look at pieces I’ve kept in my wardrobe for 10 or 15+ years, the universal thread has always been the overall quality of materials and workmanship.

With California-based Hlaska (a play on the words Hawaii and Alaska), you get that sense, the feeling you’re buying a piece you’ll actually keep for a long time. Their wallets, bags, and menswear set them apart because they come from a place uniquely inspired and thoughtfully designed with just the right amount of science and industrial influence.

In this Style Spotlight, we take a look at some Hlaska products we’ve singled out.

Bags

Each bag made by Hlaska is designed by industrial designers who’ve blended equal parts style and utility. We’re especially enamored with the use of high quality materials coupled with custom made hardware. The finished look of each bag comes off as a refined statement of quality that isn’t overdone.

Oceanist Postal Messenger ($325)
Waxwear canvas postal messenger. Italian leather accents. Italian cotton lining. Custom turnlock hardware.

Wallets

If you’re looking for a new place to put your Benjamins, look no further than Hlaska’s wallet collection. They have a variety of styles to tailor to the right occasion and even have a Wallet Wizard which helps guide you to the proper wallet. Special attention has been paid to the details (like their thumb cutaway) and all their wallets are made with 100% Italian leather.

Nominal Billfold 9-Pocket ($155)
9 card-pocket billfold. 100% Italian vegetable-dyed leather with an exquisite Italian cotton lining. The billfold section is divided in two for organizing your cash however you like. The largest of the Hlaska line of wallets.

Menswear

Hlaska’s menswear collection covers many of the usual suspects well. They offer mostly casual staples for their own line (shirts, denim, pants, outerwear, belts) that are high on durability and classic style and have partnered with others (shoes, watches) to help you complete your look. We’ve singled out two pieces that show off their versatility.

Apprentice Shirt ($85)
Our Apprentice shirt doesn’t really fall into a classic or slim fit category. It fits a bit more slim than a classic fit shirt. It includes a welt pocket on the front, our Hlaska flag label and a two-button adjustable tab collar. Available in 5 colors.

Moleskin Jacket Grey ($325)
Made from a soft, suede-like material, this multi-pocket jacket is stylish enough to wear as an outer shirt and water-resistant to wear as a jacket. Available in three colors and two liners, one for all-seasons, and a winter wool liner.

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Hlaska Philosophy

Born out of a love for science and design Hlaska combines elements of nature, science, architecture and engineering to create luxury wallets and bags. Each design is carefully thought out, with special attention paid to its inspirations, its functionality, and its beauty. Using only the best materials, including Italian leather, European fabrics and custom hardware, Hlaska products go through countless revisions to ensure the final product meets our strict standards for resilience, functionality, and aesthetics. Staying true to the original vision of founder Anthony Mazzei, each new Hlaska product brings with it a new way of appreciating both science and luxury.