Esteemed Japanese luggage makers HEAD PORTER have teamed up with Los Angeles designer Dr. Romanelli for a series of one-off bags. As usual for Dr. Romanelli the bags are handcrafted utilizing unique fabric, which means that each of the 24 bags are strictly one of a kind — the fabric originating from a custom patchwork […]


The Insubordinate Lads are a new luggage company born of British craftwork meeting American manufacturing. Founded by husband and wife design team Matthew and Rissy Woods, the idea was to bring Matthew’s family pedigree in leatherwork and update it to the 21st Century — fusing British craftsmanship into bags all made in New York City. […]


If I were a traveling DJ, I would indeed find it precarious figuring out how to transport my DJ items (namely the tracks on my laptop and vinyl) from the haven of my own home and/or lucrative record shop to whatever infernal, purgatorial or paradisiacal night spot I had been chosen to cast my sonic […]


19 Feb
Japanese designer Takumi Shimamura's unique carrier

Japanese designer Takumi Shimamura has created a Wooden Tote Shou Bag completely constructed of wood. Soft and durable wooden sheets were infused with resin then modeled into a bag, crafted with interior pockets fit for a smartphone and wallet. The infused resin makes the bag scratch resistant as well as pretty damn waterproof, making the Wooden […]


28 Jan
Hand-crafted from start to finish in rich glove-tanned leather

The luxury leather artisans at Coach have crafted this Cabin Bag in rich glove-tanned leather, built by hand from start to finish. The Coach Leather Cabin Bag is clean in its design and immaculately assembled, featuring custom hardware, refined tubular handles, a longer strap for shoulder or cross-body wear and comes with a hangtag that […]


19 Dec
Made in Japan of wool, leather & durable Cordura nylon

We take back everything we said about only school kids needing backpacks. This gem is certainly one for the men. Master-Piece and Harris Tweed team up again this year to create more magic with their Slash Backpack. The pack is stitched in Japan of Harris Tweed wool and durable Cordura nylon, and is perfect for […]


13 Dec
Limited edition Gundam MS-06J ZAKUII figure gets his skulls

It is a thing of rare beauty when the giant robot playing nerd of my youth is able to sit down and break bread with the Japan-thread obsessed nerd of of my current life, but such is the case today. Perhaps the most famous giant robot collection of all, Gundam, has released a collaborative robot […]


28 Nov
Early century craftsmanship streamlined for functionality

The Whipping Post brings you this vintage accessory inspired by old school postal bags. Produced in 100% vegetable – tanned leather, the bag features an inner suede-lining for laptop storage, a back newspaper pouch and an adjustable padded strap. Created for durability and functionality, this long-lasting and timeless bag is appropriate for use today, and even potentially […]