A stroll through Portland with Connor and Chandler –Timeless Leather Designs, Crafted in Japan

Local twin brothers, Connor and Chandler, take us on a walk through their favorite Neighborhood in Portland, where they were born and raised, full of the nature and indie spirit they love so much.

Two individuals stand outside a building with a large brown door, one holding a Tsuchiya Kaban's Red Randoseru and leaning against the wall, the other with a Tsuchiya Kaban's Black Randoseru, both wearing light-colored outfits and green hats.

Two individuals, one carrying a Tsuchiya Kaban's Red Randoseru , stand on a sidewalk next to a crosswalk, with a building with a blue awning on the right and parked cars and utility poles on the left.

A person wearing a green beanie and a denim shirt, with a Tsuchiya Kaban's Black Randoseru slung over their shoulder, walks away from the camera on a sidewalk next to a building.

Two individuals wearing denim jackets, light-colored pants, and hats, one with a Tsuchiya Kaban's Randoseru and the other with a Tsuchiya Kaban's Randoseru in Black, walk away from the camera on a crosswalk.

📮 Montavilla Neighborhood

Old houses and large trees surround the main street of the Montavilla Neighborhood. Middle Eastern and Asian restaurants, vintage stores, and other independent shops line the streets and create a charming Main Street in which we like to spend time. The neighborhood is peaceful and has a nice mix of people, which makes the two of us feel at home.

Address: Southeast Portland 82nd Avenue: 6-mile (10 km) journey by car, bus or bike from downtown

Two individuals wearing denim jackets, light-colored pants, and green hats stand on a sidewalk in front of a movie theater with a red marquee displaying showtimes.

A person with a red backpack and a green hat stands on a sidewalk, looking towards a movie theater marquee, while another person with a dark backpack walks away from the camera.

Two individuals stand on a sidewalk in front of a light green wall, both wearing white pants and green hats. One wears a white t-shirt and carries a Tsuchiya Kaban's Randoseru in Black, while the other wears a denim jacket and carries a Tsuchiya Kaban's Randoseru in Red.

Two individuals, both wearing denim jackets, white pants, and green hats, are walking across a crosswalk in front of a movie theater with a large marquee. Cars are visible on the street.

📮 Laurelhurst Theater

A part of Portland’s thriving indie culture is the vintage theaters that can be found throughout the city; Laurelhurst Theatre, first opened in 1923, was one of the pioneers, and its Art Deco-style neon signage continues to attract people as a symbol of the city’s dedication to preserving the arts.
This unique movie theater offers second-run Hollywood films and a collection of rare vintage films independently curated, and they have really special balcony seating. You feel like you’re in another era. Oh, and they serve craft beer!

Address: 2735 East Burnside Street Portland, OR.

Two individuals stand in a grassy, sloped field with a wooden fence, evergreen trees, and a hazy sky in the background. One person wears a green beanie and an orange cardigan over white, holding a red bag. The other, with their back to the camera, wears a green hat, a red shirt, and white pants, with a dark backpack.

Two individuals with backpacks walk away from the camera on a dirt path through a grassy area surrounded by trees.

Two individuals sit on a park bench, surrounded by green trees. One wears a green bucket hat and a red cardigan, looking into a black and tan backpack on their lap. The other wears a green beanie and a yellow cardigan, resting a red backpack next to them.

Close-up a Tsuchiya Kaban's Randoseru in Red.

Two individuals with backpacks sit on a low concrete wall, looking out at a view of evergreen trees and a distant city under a cloudy sky.

📮 Mount Tabor Park

"Portland is a city that is closely integrated with the great outdoors. That's the beauty of this city! "said the twins. They spend most of their time solo or with friends in the city's many unique parks and woods (over 200!). Mt Tabor Park is one of the few U.S. parks built on top of a volcano and boasts a spectacular view. The long stairways and gently curving boardwalks are flanked by native plants of all seasons, making it an excellent place for a light hike.

Address: SE 60th Ave &, SE Salmon St, Portland, OR