Burton’s much heralded luggage collection has received an update in the form of a new desert camo inspired pattern. The comprehensive collection includes bags of numerous sizes and uses, from huge 80L wheeled offerings to smaller needs in the form of backpacks. Included within each purchase is an outstanding warranty service to guarantee a defective bag won’t keep you from your travels. Available now at STLESS as well as other select Burton dealers.
Approximately a month ago, Hong Kong’s lifestyle brand CLOT released their first series of summer Beach bags with famed bag brand Head Porter. Back for a second round, the highly detailed bags are available in two new colors, blue and red. Within each bag, you’ll find CLOT Royale’s trademark use of silk and functional zippers which allow for users to increase the size of their bag. The bags will release at Juice Store on June 21st with a retail price of $1,680 HKD (approximately $215 USD).
Juice Store
2/F., A, 53 Patterson Street
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Sneaker store atmos has put together another collaboration with bag and accessory making gurus Porter for this upcoming summer season. Madras is at the center of a multi-piece collection which includes a Drum Bag, Mobile Case, Mini Shoulder Bag and Check Wallet. Available now at atmos.
As a by-product of the Japanese and Tokyo commuter lifestyle, we’ve seen numerous Japanese brands dedicated to the creation of bags and accessories. In a recent partnership, Japan’s legendary skate/fixed bike crew T19 looked to custom bag makers Crank to create a messenger bag. The bag is unorthodox in its stylings as it features a long and narrow shape in both black and navy blue colorways. Available now at select T19 retailers.
While the Cordura bags from Visvim are the obvious flagship and front-runners from the brand, Visvim has often released some further bags which feature materials such as canvas and Hypatex. The Basic Rucksack 22 is the latest addition to Visvim’s bag family with its simple demeanor in both white or black. With the ability to hold 22 liters, the bag is a bit more cost effective then some of Visvim’s other products. Available now at Re In Force.
Original Fake has teamed up with Porter to release a series of cases and bags from their 2008 Spring/Summer collection. The new items include the Cube Poach, the Square Poach and the 3 Way Brief Case. The Cube and Square Poach utilizes KAWS’ teeth pattern on the zippers while the 3 Way Brief Case features a subtle KAWS’ cross pattern all over the bag. Available now at Honeyee Store.
Founded in 2006 in an industrial district of Zurich, Switzerland, QWSTION develops bags from a simple need for an honest solution. Not satisfied with bags offered on the current market, QWSTION forged a range of bags to suit traveling needs throughout the metropolitan world. Having designed the first bag – the QWSTION backpack – the team evolved the line into 6 styles available in varying colors. QWSTION bags are built from a functional perspective whilst giving the product a distinctive look.
The full range can now be found at qwstion.com.
Here’s a first look at the travel bag created by Diamond Supply Co., In4mation and Gravis. Although the image doesn’t show much, we can see the use of the “Tiffany” colorway Diamond Supply Co. is known for. Stay tuned for more information on this collaboration!
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Newest from Visvim is the Ballistic 20 Patchwork backpack which utilizes Invista’s water-resistant Cordura®Ballistic material for the body of the bag. Patchwork fabric is used on the bottom of the backpack for a decorative touch. The backpack has enough space for a 17 inch laptop, openings for headphones wires as well as other knick knacks. The bag comes in three colors and now are available at the Honeyee Store.
For Japanese retailer Eliminator, their 2008 Spring/Summer roster of products were created with a theme of “Future Tradition”, the mixing of classic and futuristic aesthetics. Case in point, this collaboration with messenger bag purveyors Michael Linnell (who have been a long standing provider for the UK Royal Mail) was designed to reflect a style of bag suitable for a space trip many years down the road. Sharing the unofficial title of biggest messenger bag alongside the Visvim E-Cat 28, the bag’s construction is top notch with the use of a perforated synthetic. Available now at Eliminator.
As the architects behind some of the world’s most stunning retailers, Japan’s design firm Wonderwall has been responsible for an eclectic mix of shopping experiences from Bape, to APC and Louis Vuitton. Together with Japan’s quintessential bag makers Porter, the two have produced some architecturally relevant products such as a blueprint case and drawing case. Available now at allbeams.com.
For Japanese stylist Ryoji Honma, the creation of his brand 2-tacs was on the basis that his brand concept would embody two tactics. The re-use of old vintage styles coupled with a stylistic re-reinterpretation can be seen over many of 2-tacs products. Teaming up with Porter, the two have produced items including a messenger bag and denim. An interesting concept on the denim is the inclusion of built-in denim pouch. Available now via allbeams.com.
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