While it bums us out that mastermind JAPAN will be shuttering its brand down after next year, we can still expect a few more top notch productions from them. This latest Drum Boston Bag, done in collaboration with frequent Japanese-partners-in-arms Porter, is just one more reason to miss the high-end streetwear label. The duffle bag […]

The Lanvin Origami Messenger bag recalls the design and aesthetics of the Japanese art of paper folding. The bag, shown above, is minimalistic with strong lines and geometric folds. Other items in Lanvin’s collection of luxury bags inspired by origami include a briefcase, satchel, tote and wallet, but the Messenger Bag is sold at Mr. […]

This black deerskin travel bag from Simon Spurr features two handles, golden zips and hardware, a padlock, internal laptop/document sleeve, extra zipped internal pocket space and a Simon Spurr embossed logo. Produced from soft quality leather, the supple bag is said to age and improve, like a fine spirit, with time’s delicate touch. Book that flight, […]

This week Lamborghini launched its first carbon fiber bag collection. The high tech, ultra strong and lightweight material is commonly used in the production of bicycles, yachts, surf boards, planes and supercars, but this is the first time carbon fiber has been used in its unstiffened, cloth form to produce fashion accessories. The collection consists of […]

The Missoni and Converse collaboration has produced a number of memorable sneakers, such as the original All Star Hi Tops and recently announced Auckland Racers. Their latest effort includes a new colorway of the Chuck Taylor, featuring the signature Missoni woven upper with royal blue leather accents throughout. The entire Missoni Fall/Winter 2011 collection, which […]

Produced by the Osaka, Japan-based label Master-Piece, the Cord is a rucksack inspired by classic bags chockfull of functionality for those on the move. The Taichi Fujimatsu-designed canvas bag features a reinforced suede bottom with open side pockets with cord pulls, and leather accents and zip pulls. It also features padded leather straps, a back […]

Paul Smith’s ongoing MINI-print collection — which includes bags, wallets, notebooks and more — carries the UK luxury line’s unique touch into Autumn/Winter 2011. Featured in the MINI on Location collection is this holdall, which displays a print of a vintage MINI in a Paul Smith signature stripe pattern parked in front of a Las […]

Though it may seem unlikely, a partnership between a handcrafted leather goods artisan and a quality bicycle manufacturer goes hand-in-hand — such as can be seen in the collaboration between Charge Bikes and Bill Amberg. The UK bike company Charge produces mountain bikes, road bikes and single speed bikes; Bill Amberg is known for their […]