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Leon Ransmeier Creates Architectural Backpacks for Maharam

Accessories brand Maharam originally asked collaborating artists to create a bag that they would like to use themselves. So industrial designer Leon Ransmeier took the words in a manner that made the most sense to him: seamlessness, versatility, and clean lines in a style dubbed the A-Pack.

 

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Ransmeier’s ideal backpack prioritizes functionality with premium material — this time he chose to work with a 24-ounce waxed cotton canvas from Scotland. The heavyweight material seems perfect for bag design, but its thickness renders it difficult to stitch. However, this worked in Ransmeier’s favor as there is only one seam on the base of the bag.

 

Aside from material, Ransmeier was also exceptionally meticulous about detail, particularly handle placement. He didn’t want his bag to slump awkwardly or collapse in itself and so he aligned the apex of the bag and the handly direction on the bag’s load-bearing interior so that it stands upright. This means that the bag can be carried as a casual tote as well.

 

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Concealing raw edges and eliminating further finishing, the designer truly perfected every aspect of the bag (which took him about three years). Perfect as a travel bag or an everyday staple, and the ultimate gifting option, the A-Pack is a craft “must-have” bag for the design lover.

 

The A-Pack is offered in two multipurpose sizes and three colors (black, ivory, and lapis) online.

 

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It’s All in the Hermès Bag

By integrating a vital print into a signature bag, Hermès updates a timeless style with a contemporary edge. The Bayadere collection recalls the athletic spirit that inspired the French label’s direction in the ‘30s — one example includes a travel bag with a Jacquard weave. Elsewhere, archival patterns are reimagined into an angled stripe print that adds modern dimension to the heritage brand.

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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2019: For the Athlete

It’s that time of year again — the beginning of summer and the annual opportunity to show Dad some love. Whether it’s a shoutout on social media (parents love that) or an exotic luxury cruise, now is the time to thank him for all he’s done for you. We’ve rounded up some key items for the father who cares about fitness.

 

Suunto 9 Baro GPS Stainless Steel And Silicone Digital Watch

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This seemingly indestructible watch is the perfect companion to track your progress.
$600, available on MrPorter.com

 

BodyBoss Home Gym 2.0

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Turn any space into a gym with this elaborate and compact home-gym system.
$179, available on Amazon.com

 

Porsche Design Speedcat Jamming

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Porsche updates one of Puma’s signature styles in a new era of footwear.
$365, available on Porsche-Design.com

 

Hugo Black Record Vintage Duffle Bag

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Not all gym bags should be frumpy. This luxe duffle offers a new meaning to the word ‘flex.’
$300, available on Ssense.com

 

NFL Protoast Toaster

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Maybe your dad likes to watch the game more than play, and that’s fine too! This novelty toaster is the perfect way to rep your favorite team.
$43, available on Amazon.com

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Issey Miyake Launches Homme Plissé Accessories

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Since launching in 2013, Homme Plissé Issey Miyake has created smart menswear looks centered around unique textures and daring technology. Focused on wrinkle-proof, quick- drying bases, the pleated fabrics have become known for their lightweight, low- maintenance feel and sharp appearance. For spring, the label introduced Homme Plissé accessories, updating its classic flat bag series with activewear tendencies, including take- everywhere daypacks, and an alternative approach to the traditional baseball cap. The new interpretation of the classic can bend both casual and formal, yielding optimum versatility.

$215-785, available at Issey Miyake, 119 Hudson St., and IsseyMiyakeUSA.com.

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rag & bone and Porter-Yoshida & Co. release new Autumn/Winter 2016 Bags

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Rag & bone is collaborating with Porter-Yoshida & Co, once again, on a new series of bags for the Autumn/Winter 2016 season: a gym bag, rucksack, and pencil case. The three bags are constructed in classic aviator nylon, a natural extension of the bomber jacket down to the color palette – navy, army green, and black, all with an orange lining.

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The fabrication gives these classic shapes a military-inspired update: the cylindrical gym bag and four-pocket rucksack look instantly cooler when outfitted in the light-catching nylon; the pencil case looks sleek and sporty, the perfect companion to throw in either bigger bag. Inspired by the Japanese brand’s Tanker Series, rag & bone adds its custom touch with snaps, logo patches, and leather-reinforced handles and straps, propelling this distinguished brand partnership in a bold new direction.

The bags will be available for purchase online and in stores August 2016.

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Alexander McQueen Puts Its Spin on Two Globe-Trotter Cases

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Globe-Trotter teams up with Alexander McQueen to give the luggage brand’s classic shapes a rock ‘n’ roll flair in two exclusive cases. The 13” mini utility case and the 21” trolley case feature multiple hallmarks of the British fashion house: black leather covered in silver studding and riveting, accented by a skull padlock, and lined inside with the McQueen signature skull print in ivory and black. The utility case features a cross-body strap for ease and comfort, while the trolley offers up extra security with a leather strap around the middle of the suitcase. Combined with Globe-Trotter’s century-long commitment to creating durable and functional luggage, the bags not only look hardcore, but are built to live it.

The bags retail for $1,415 and $3,295 respectively, and are available now online.

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Herschel Supply Co.’s Scientifically-Cool Sealtech Collection

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Design-driven accessories-maker Herschel Supply Co. is known for producing quality product with a fine regard for detail. Today, the brand releases the Sealtech Collection, a high-tech duo comprised of an ultra-lightweight and water-resistant backpack and duffle constructed with coated nylon ripstop. Minimal and with a stylized-edge, the true momentum of the new drop draws from the pieces’ self-healing fabric and an understated aesthetic shaped by innovation. At the center of Sealtech’s DNA is a woven network of reinforced threading that is engineered to heal minor punctures by tightening the surrounded material for a combined sleekness and durable performance. Designed for the urban environment, the Lawson backpack features a 13” laptop sleeve along with premium leather shoulder straps, while a rendition of the Sutton Mid-Volume duffle is equipped with rivet-detailed carrying handles and rendered in premium leather.

Herschel Supply Co.’s Sealtech Collection is available online now.

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The New Office Accessory

Laptops, documents, and even workout clothes—getting ready for the work day is never easy, but choosing the right bag big enough to stow all of your essentials might seem like even more of a chore. The new office culture commands us to be bold and courageous with our travel companions, as the time of old and tired carriers is long gone. Let your imagination free and try out a statement accessory that expresses yourself, with or without the nine to five.

1. Phileas backpack with magnetic stud closing front flap, Balenciaga


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Elegant yet simple, this Balenciaga backpack is made of the highest quality calfskin leather, and offers plenty of room for all of your necessities. Two patch pockets and one zip inside allow you to keep your documents or phone separated for easier access.

$1,765. Balenciaga.com.

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Miansai Branches Out with New Men’s Bags

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Miami-based Miansai has just launched a line of men’s bags; a completely new category for the brand mostly known for handmade men’s jewelry and leather goods. “It’s a natural next step for the brand,” says founder Michael Saiger. “We’ve had leather goods for the past few seasons and these are just the extension of that.” The collection includes four different styles in various color ways, perfect for your summer travels: a tote, weekender, backpack, and dopp kit, all available in a combination of technical fabrics and vintage leathers in black, navy, or green. Each piece is unique but also complementary, using an underlying common aesthetic that make the bags look harmonious as a set.

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“I did a lot of research about shape, materials, quality, all of the same things that I consider when designing jewelry,” says Saiger. However, the young entrepreneur had to factor in many more components: “The spatial design changes a lot when you are thinking of something that has a front, back, has pockets, straps – there are a lot more details that you need to think about dimensionally that aren’t a factor in jewelry design. It was a good challenge.” Crafted in Turkey, Miansai’s new line embodies the sense of craftsmanship, integrity, and originality that is signature to the brand.

Miansai’s bag line is available online now.

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Editor’s Pick: Carven Leather Bag

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Mimicking that soft-sculpture, laundry bag form that we’re oh-so familiar with come Sunday afternoon—unless you have in-house machines, and if you do… bye—this sack-shaped leather bag from Carven‘s upcoming Summer 2015 collection is too cool for a spine. But with its grained, 100% calfskin leather, and multi-functional details (adjustable strap/handle and voluminous area), who cares? More is more, baby, especially when it comes to having more space to shove things into. Even better, the piece easily yields itself from a one-shoulder man-bag into a luxe backpack at the flip of a wrist and pull of a buckle.

Carven’s Leather Bag will be available online soon.

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Bottega Veneta Releases New Gardena Messenger Bag Online

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Added online just this week, luxury fashion house Bottega Veneta‘s most recent men’s release joins the e-commerce space as the perfect accessory to help you reckon with the upcoming wintery season—because at a certain point you just have to accept that the cold is coming. Known particularly for high-quality leather goods, the new offering is perhaps one of the Italian brand’s most exquisite, complimenting its ready-to-wear collection in the form of a messenger bag.

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Titled the Gardena, the bag exudes style without accents of overbearing design and continues Bottega Veneta’s logo-less branding, embodying the famous “when your own initials are enough” mantra. Generous in size, styles feature an adjustable leather shoulder strap, and are available in buffalo, ostrich, calf hair materials, as well in a variety of colors. Here’s looking to a more tolerable winter!

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The Gardena is available online now as well as at select Bottega Veneta retail locations.