If you are someone who enjoys items made from high-quality REAL material (wool/leather) this place is a gem. It's nestled between two different buildings right next to the Fork n Cork. The person running the store shared that the area where the shop is now used to actually be an alleyway, it's designed really beautifully into the space with a touch of decor reminiscent from when it was just an alley. The photos on the yelp page showing they're right next to the water must be old. When I visited yesterday I did not notice any signage out front that had the business name, but the leather bags hanging in the front windows caught my eye instantly. They were all very different and unique. I think this shop is a mix of found/consignment pieces and mixture of their own leather designs. What this store has: There was an array of different items (gloves, jackets, large bags, purses, accessories, cowboy hats, tweed flat caps, wool scarves, leather belts) all in various colors. This is not a one-trick-poney type of place. I'm a woman with a lot of curves and finding leather that fits me is hard, especially when most consignment leather I find has only been size XS, or S, but this shop had their own women's coats up to 2XL! I walked away, giddy, purchasing their - Quartermaster designed sheepskin trench coat - Cowhide red leather purse - 90% wool herringbone scarf ~ We thought the coat would have been a thousand dollars, it was only $350. I did not expect to leave this trip with a beautiful, buttery, new coat.. But here I am. :) read more

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Well, now I wish I had taken some photos. I believe they must have moved from the location in the photos because I don't believe there was a river view. Lot's of really cool stuff. I bought a really dope over the shoulder bag and my wife made me buy a hat (I like it though!). The bag I purchased was made locally and seems really well crafted. I'll give it a couple of years and re-review if I have any issues. They had some really cool jackets too that my wife would not let me get. It wasn't until I was in the car on the way home that I realized I needed a belt as well. Opportunity missed. The bag and hat were very well priced compared to most of the similar bags I had been looking at online. Staff took a great deal of time showing me products and explaining the differences in quality to me. They also let my dogs walk around with me! read more

Bottom line: The Quartermaster is a shop with carefully curated leather goods as well as accessories and apparel. I like this shop located in the Old Wilmington City Market, it has a little something for everyone! The Deets: While walking around on Wilmington's riverfront area, I walked over to the Old Wilmington City Market building and this shop caught my eye so I walked in. Inside were many leather goods, accessories, and clothing items to check out, as I tried to capture on my pics included. These goods have been carefully curated by the owner Michael, who was there when I walked in. Michael's enthusiasm and positive energy about his shop and the curated goods there is infectious and you can see the excitement in engaging his customers when each one walks in. I even found a nice wallet I decided to buy, as my old one is rather worn and full of too-much-stuff. I enjoyed my couple of visits to The Quartermaster and find it a good stop in the Old Wilmington City Market building and Wilmington's riverfront. read more

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Ben ther several times during the weekday and they were always closed. We asked the neighbor shop and was told they don't keep regular hours, they open only when one of the workers show up. there is no phone number to call. we are hesitant to drive 45 minutes again without confirmation they will be open. read more

Authentic high quality locally made leather products. Well merchandises and friendly knowledgeable sales person.

Lovely leather goods shop. Husband and I purchased two beautiful Bison leather pieces. He got a double zip toiletry bag and I got a convertible crossbody/waist bag. Owner was super friendly and informative. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for high quality local/US made goods! read more

Manager Bella was sooo cute ( his dog lol). Anyways, the owner Michael was so kind and very informative!! He knows how to run a store, and we loved the atmosphere. We were just visiting Wilmington, but we will definitely come back to his store when we visit Wilmy again :) read more