Some things should simply not be made out of leather.

Boxers, for example. Dental floss. Socks.

That’s probably why Danny Dean Davis of Dean leather goods sticks to the tried-and-true for his designs: bags, belts and watchbands.

Conventional? Perhaps.
Dull? Hardly.

You can find his stuff in Barneys, but we prefer to go to the source: A tiny, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it shop in Echo Park. Right in back, you’ll find Danny and his employees stitching and riveting together amazing wares. Stumble inside, and find a treasure trove.

Our favorites are the bags, which come in such killer colors and perfect shapes that you’ll think you’re experiencing leather for the very first time.

Which hopefully will curb your urge to try on that leather G-string.

Dean, 2235 West Sunset Boulevard, between Rosemont Avenue and Waterloo Street (213-413-4044).