Our Year in Review
As we turn the page to a new year, we look back with gratitude and ahead with excitement. 2025 gave us countless opportunities to create and grow, but the real joy was connecting with you: our loyal customers who continue to inspire and support us. Your stories, feedback, and enthusiasm fuel our passion for craftsmanship. We’re proud to be part of your everyday carry, and we’re looking forward to making 2026 even more memorable together.
In 2025, Colonel Littleton launched an array of exciting new products and even ventured into a couple of brand-new arenas. From stylish carry goods to unique accessories (for both people and pets), this year was busy and exhilarating and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Keep reading to discover our newest additions of 2025, meet the standout new designs, and see how we continued our tradition of quality craftsmanship.
5 New Classics Introduced in 2025
The Crossbody That Turned Heads
The Gadabout Crossbody Bag quickly became 2025’s most sought-after handbag.
One of our favorite new releases this year was the Leather Gadabout Crossbody Bag, a compact purse that proved “small in size, big in functionality”. Handcrafted in full-grain American Buffalo leather with a luxurious calfskin lining, the Gadabout hit the perfect balance of rugged durability and casual elegance. It didn’t take long for this crossbody to steal the hearts of our customers – its first run flew off the shelves, and it’s easy to see why.
As one delighted customer shared:
“Unbelievable quality! …this bag’s size is perfect, I have received a lot of compliments already on my first day using it. The leather is buttery soft inside and yet structured outside… I’ve never seen a sling bag look this elegant and functional.” – GR.
With its thoughtful details (from a quick-access phone pocket to built-in card slots and even a lip balm holder), the Gadabout Crossbody proved that a small purse can make a big impression – turning heads and keeping everyday life organized in style.
A Briefcase Built for the Long Haul
The No. 20R Dispatch Bag blends vintage military flair with modern functionality.
Among the year’s top contenders for men’s carry gear was the No. 20R Dispatch Bag, a new redesign of a classic briefcase that quickly earned a reputation as a go-to business bag. Designed with a touch of vintage military character and packed with organizational pockets, this handsome shoulder bag manages to feel professional and embody a style that is distinctly Colonel. Colonel Littleton himself loaded up the prototype with his iPad®, No. 18 Portfolio, notepads and more, and it became a favorite companion for meetings, travel, and daily work. The Dispatch Bag’s heritage-inspired design (think old-world dispatch rider meets modern executive) and its wealth of pockets made it an instant hit with customers who appreciated its blend of history and practicality. Durable, dapper, and deeply functional, the Dispatch Bag has all the hallmarks of a future classic in our lineup.
Traveling in Style with the No. 7 Leather Garment Bag
Our popular No. 7 Garment Bag got an all-leather upgrade, to the delight of many frequent travelers.
For travelers, 2025’s star was undoubtedly the No. 7 Leather Garment Bag. By popular request, we took Colonel’s long-time favorite No. 7 garment bag design and made it available in full-grain leather. The result is a luxurious Vintage Brown Steerhide garment bag that exudes classic style while protecting your wardrobe on the go. Whether carried by the handle or slung over the shoulder, the No. 7 Garment Bag allowed Col. Littleton travelers to jet set in heirloom-quality style, knowing their apparel was in good hands. By combining the utility of our well-loved canvas garment bag, with the richness of premium leather, this piece truly delivered the best of both worlds for our on-the-go community.
New Ventures: From Pickleball Courts to Pups
This year we also stepped into some exciting new frontiers for Col. Littleton. In 2025, the Colonel answered the call of two growing passions among our customers – the booming sport of pickleball and the love of man’s best friend. We introduced our first-ever No. 1 Pickleball Paddle Case, a full-grain leather case that doesn’t just protect your paddle, but “establishes your style, status and authority on the court.” Crafted in American Steerhide with Buffalo leather trim, it features a crossbody strap and even personalization options. Colonel Littleton had a lot of fun with this project – as he quipped, “I can’t promise it will elevate your game, but I’m certain it will elevate your style and show people you know your way around a Pickleball court.” Indeed, showing up to the pickleball courts with this case is an instant conversation starter and a nod to fine craftsmanship in a sea of gym bags.
Not to be outdone, our four-legged friends got a taste of Colonel Littleton quality this year too. We launched the No. 1 Leather Dog Collar, allowing customers to outfit their dogs with the same timeless style as their belts and bags. This distinctive collar is crafted from rich Italian Bridle Leather with solid brass hardware, offering durability and comfort in equal measure. Sized for large to extra-large breeds, it carries the classic Col. Littleton look (and even offers an engravable brass name plate for a personal touch). Now even the family dog can sport heirloom-quality leather! Both the Pickleball Paddle Case and the Dog Collar were labors of love for us, unique additions that show the versatility of our brand. They may be niche, but they underscore what we’re all about: listening to our customers and bringing the Col. Littleton touch to whatever we do.
Here’s to the New Year!
2025 was an exciting year filled with new products, new categories, and countless connections with our community. Since our beginning in 1987, we have always strived to make quality leather products that folks are proud to carry and that might one day become treasured family heirlooms. We take great pride in the fact that our products are handcrafted in small-town America (Lynnville, TN – pop. 327) using many of the same time-honored tools and methods of our forefathers. We go the extra mile to live up to our heritage in quality and service, as a testament to those who paved the way before us.
To our Col. Littleton community, thank you for your tremendous support in 2025. You inspire us to keep innovating and perfecting our craft every day. We look forward to what the new year has in store and can’t wait to share the journey ahead. From all of us at Col. Littleton, we wish you and yours a Happy, Healthy, and Stellar New Year!
Happy 2026 from Colonel Littleton and Company.
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It is rare to find a company that practice what it preaches every day. With Col Littleton Company, innovation in design, quality in materials and genuine customer service, stellar results come every day. It has been my pleasure to enjoy the fruits of this all over the years. Over the next year I look forward to continued good fortune in doing business with this great American treasure.
Wishing all at Colonel Little a very happy New Year. Much continued success in 2026!
I recently started purchasing various items from your company. All I can say is WOW!
As a professional salesman I am impressed by the business model the Colonel has developed. From presentation, quality, speed of delivery and customer service this the best retail company I have ever delt with. I often tell coworker of how a good company should operate (Read the Colonel Littleton Company). I also think of this business model in my own selling. Nothing but extraordinary.
Looking forward to a trip down to Lynnville this year.
Well done!
Sincerely,
Mike