It is my experience in this life that there are few people with a paler sense of humor than those working at the TSA or for airlines in general. I remember years ago, well before 9/11, when I was asked on a flight to Miami if I’d been given any “suspicious” looking packages. Thinking it […]
10
Aug
Transporting kilos of coke, a suitcase full of sex toys, piles of cash or simply kidnapping a stewardess — what's your Crime of Choice?
3
Aug
Jun Takahashi’s teams up for his Undercover Fall/Winter 2010 Collection
UNDERCOVER LIMITED is the limited edition line of Jun Takahashi’s already exclusive UNDERCOVER label, and here is their latest collaboration with Japanese retailer Zozovilla for Fall/Winter 2010. The collection includes a jacket, a couple iPhone cases and most notably a series of bags — including a heavy canvas backpack with premium leather detailing, a nylon […]
2
Aug
The classy way to hold your goods while biking
Most bikes look good as clean and accessory-free as possible, but there are times when you absolutely must carry stuff with you. Sure you could rock a basket, but do you really need that humiliation in your life? That’s where Brooks handlebar bags come in handy. Offered as far back as in their 1890 catalogue, […]
19
Jul
Repurposed vintage 1960’s fatigues
From the mouth of Los Angeles-based designer Dr. Romanelli himself: “The DRx “DETONATION” collection consists primarily of reworked 1960’s military field shirts and G1’s. I went with an original button down shape and a classic cargo silhouette for the pants . The military tote bags and caps have a loose organic fit and all have […]
11
Jun
Now, what exactly is a Batchel?
Well the concept of a batchel is actually quite simple: a satchel with a handle. Yes, it’s quite anticlimactic, but they are beautiful bags nonetheless. The Cambridge Satchel Company have released a series of multi-colored batchels — a large batch of batchels, if you will. The satchels are 15″ long, 4″ deep and made from […]
9
Jun
Book City Jackets' Artist Series
Remember the days of gathering paper bags from a grocery store and custom building a book jacket for each of your school books at the beginning of each school year. What was the best part about that is all of the potential for doodling the paper bag held as it was wrapped around your Algebra […]
4
Jun
When briefcase and backpack combine
The Palmer & Sons Suitcase No 03 certainly has a lot going for it. It’s a reworking of a vintage style, which is always highly appreciated. Apart from that, Palmer and Sons are proud to proclaim that each bag is “custom built one at a time”; this would decidedly make the vintage bag a one-of-a-kind […]
5
May
Inspired by vintage English sports cars
Bill Amberg’s Triumph briefcases and laptop bags are about as clean and sharp as a laptop bag can get. Constructed of plain or perforated calfskin leather outers, and with cotton drill lining inspired by the interiors of vintage English sports cars, the Triumph is Amberg’s best-selling leather bag. The softshell briefcase is slim, light and […]
