Johan Lam

In My Bag
I know I’m kind of cheating right off the bat because I was only supposed to choose five items and this first picture already includes five. So, if you’re a big stickler for the rules then you can stop reading after this paragraph and hopefully your curiosity won’t overcome your morals.

I carry this bag with me everywhere because I can throw stuff in there that I need on a daily basis but doesn’t fit into my pockets. Living and working out of Los Angeles, a lot of my time is spent in the car, driving between warehouses, manufacturers, and retailers. My navi has been extremely useful in getting around Southern California or while exploring a new city. It also shows me real time traffic, finds the cheapest gas station in the area and has Bluetooth capabilities so I can use it as a speakerphone (which will come in extra handy on July 1st.) With all the time I spend driving from place to place, my cellular phone is always at arm’s length. I also use it to surf the web and check my e-mail when I’m sitting in traffic or out at lunch. My digital camera always comes along for the ride to document my day and I never leave home without my notepad and my favorite pen (Pilot G2 to be exact) to keep me organized.

Wallet
I think I’ve only had about four wallets my entire life. Each one I’ve kept for years and ran into the ground until it had multiple holes and tears with cash and cards falling out all over the place. Eric at
Corter Leather just sent over a brand new bifold (custom made to my specifications) with a woven chain and key holder. Each leather good is skillfully hand-cut and sewn by Eric himself in New England. Just like my past wallets, I’m sure this one will be put to years of use, and unlike said wallets, will age beautifully and withstand all my abuse.

Hydrators
All that driving and sitting in traffic can make one pretty thirsty. Here are a few drinks that I keep in constant rotation. If I’m in the mood for the refreshing throat burn that a soda will bring, Coke is a classic that I’m unhealthily addicted to (though I much prefer it out of a fountain from, say McDonald’s, than from a can or bottle) and Squirt replaced my affinity towards Citra when the Coca Cola company stopped making it a few years ago. If it’s iced tea that I’m craving, Snapple Peach or Vita Lemon Tea are ones that I always go back to. Vita Lemon Tea can only be found in Asian markets like 99 Ranch, so anytime I stop into one, I stock up and buy about three 6-packs at a time. They’re also dope because it’s rare as an adult to get the chance to enjoy a box drink. If I have no time to pick up one of the aforementioned drinks, I’ll fill up my trusty Gatorade water bottle with water. I’ve had the thing for about eight years and it’s still going strong. Honorable mention goes to an ice cold orange bang from Chano’s.

Eyewear
Because it rains 2.8 days in Los Angeles and is sunny the rest of year, I would be suffering from major photochemical retinal damage if I wasn’t constantly wearing one of the many Sabrevision sunglasses I’ve amassed over the years. I’m already nearly legally blind as it is without my contact lenses or the many pairs of glasses that I’ve stolen from my dad.

Denim
Not only are my jeans a staple in my wardrobe and a no-brainer when getting dressed on groggy mornings, but they also double as my napkins and knee pads. As you may have already noticed, I have a tendency to keep and use things for a very long time. My jeans are no different - these are the only two pairs I’ve worn since ‘05. They’ve traveled with me through the streets of China, snowstorms in New York, and sub-zero degree winters in Chicago and have held up beautifully
through it all.

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