Stylish getaways call for impeccable luggage and naturally,Gucci provides the luxurious answer with this crocodile-embossed leather holdall, artfully treated for a burnished finish. This spacious bag is an ideal city-break essential, so carry it with a fine-knit rollneck sweater and oversized cashmere scarf to arrive at your destination in effortless style. Shown here with an Ami jacket, Alexander McQueen sweater,Jil Sander trousers and Grenson shoes.
Know how you're walking down the street and you see someone with the exact same item as you? Well you don't have to worry about that with Forestbound. Forestbound only uses found and salvaged textiles to create a line of durable, utilitarian bags. Their designer Alice Saunders searches for the perfect historic fabrics and hardware all throughout New England. Most of these bags use materials from the '30s, '40s, '50s, and the general WWII era. Some of the unique fabrics include a WWII era US military duffel bag, a 1930s era cement worker's apron,and a 1950s era Boyscout pack. The beauty of these bags is that while there may be some fabric discoloration, you don't mind it because that's what gives them character. Forestbound also uses some additional fabrics to give these bags a more luxe feel, like soft and supple deerskin. Find your perfect one here.
Surrounding the theme of duality in which products feature a unique blend of materials and/or transform to offer multiple uses, luxury luggage purveyor WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie presents a look into its forthcoming seasonal range with the Reversible Logan Tote. Constructed from heavy wool alongside premium leather shoulder straps and base, the Logan Tote brings a little versatility to your bag collection as it turns inside out to offer a different color leather trim. Be on the lookout for this fall/winter release to reach select WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie retailers in the coming months. Photography: Hypebeast
A piece of luggage that has finally been rejuvenated for the modern, stylish gentleman continues to get reworked with premium materials and function design. Known for its vast and encompassing seasonal collections, Japanese fashion label WTAPS recently introduced the Canvas Beach Bag. With a cotton body and leather bottom, this nautical-inspired bag features a unique rope carrying handle that will likely stand the test of time from summer to summer. Although listed as a 2013 release, this piece is currently available at Slam Jam for €369 EUR (approximately $462 USD).
The STASH* bag from Ghurka is a reintroduction of their No. 67 STASH bag. Why the asterisk? Because this one comes at the behest of Wallpaper* magazine. The stash pocket here is not one for your opiates, however. Instead, it is a smart, wide-mouthed “shoe garage” that lets you tote less than pritine footwear without worry of sullying your fineries in the main compartment. “It’s the evolution of our traditional bags using new technologically and environmentally advanced leathers and linings—with thought given to both technological and classic travel needs,” the Connecticut bagmaker explains. “The outer shell is constructed from a specially treated waterproof Limonta twill, edged with an innovative waterproof leather.” Sounds good, but you had us at “shoe garage.”
Combining their forces, Stüssy and Herschel have come up with some very noteworthy bags; the Walton Duffle, the Journey Duffle and the Settlement Backpack. With neutral military colors on the outside of their bags and a vivid hawaiian print lining,Stüssy and Herschel have successfully combined two completely contradicting aesthetics. Pictured here with one of Stüssy‘sWild Hawaiian snapbacks, these bags are now available online and in store.
New from the Ace Hotel’s arsenal of in-house good comes their new duffle bag – two ways. Made from “drifter-grade” canvas (they said it), the duffle comes in either olive, navy, coyote, or black – branded with your choice of Ace Hotel locations. Pretty durable from the looks of it. Find them online or via your favorite Ace Hotel location.
It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there, and we know what it’s like to get your elbows dirty. That’s why we now carry a laundry bag. Now you can at least contain the mess in your closet, keeping all those unmentionables out of sight and out of mind.
Inspired from vintage naval aesthetics, these bags are constructed from a heavy-duty cotton/poly canvas and are large enough to manage heavy loads. The reinforced stitched handle and adjustable shoulder strap allow for easy handling to the laundry room or cleaners and double their function as a perfect gym bag, boat tote, or everyday duffel. Thick rope laced through reinforced brass rings at the top of each bag keeps your clothes bundled tight, meaning no more missing socks.
The high-quality construction of Izola’s laundry bags is undeniable, but what really sets them apart is their detail. Attached to each bag is a list of tips for the perfect wash. With instructions this simple, guys will no longer need to worry about shrinking sweaters or bleeding brights.
This bag may just be the motivator you need to wash those towels that have been hanging in the bathroom for weeks. BUY ONE HERE
Stanley & Sons who last featured in this Backyard Bill story, have just announced the release of a new bag. The line generally doesn’t change too much so interesting to see the addition of a fresh style. Having got it right with all their previous models, this is, as expected, a winner. Here they use waxed canvas for the first time, 24oz of it, 5oz hand-dyed leather on the flap, brass buckle front closure, copper rivets and a selection of straps. Available in plenty of colour choices, it’s a done deal for us. Find it here.
