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Buy It Now: Gap Flap-Front Messenger Bag

frederickm — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:42:56 +0000

The hunt for a bag that is stylish, durable, practical and reasonably priced can be disappointingly tedious. To ease your search, we’ve found a quality messenger bag that’ll not only leave some money in your pocket, but will offer a cool, simple departure from the monogrammed out man-bags everyone’s rockin’ these days. Today’s Buy It Now is a classic messenger bag from Gap that features an adjustable shoulder strap and side Velcro and zipper pockets for your phone or wallet. It’s not the flashiest of bags, but it’s perfectly practical and won’t leave you looking like you’re delivering packages on a fixed gear. For Buy It Now info and more pics, see below…

GAP FLAP-FRONT MESSENGER BAG IN TRUE BLACK
Click here to Buy It Now at the Gap, $40

GAP FLAP-FRONT MESSENGER BAG IN HAYES BROWN
Click here to Buy It Now at the Gap, $40

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The 10 Best Duffle Bags For Summer 2009

frederickm — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:19:30 +0000

If you’re still throwing your clothes into your gym bag when going on a trip, it’s time to grow up. And if you are grown, well, it’s time to get it together. Your luggage says as much about you as the rest of your outfit, so make the right statement this summer and upgrade, starting with a duffle bag.

Available in a wide ranging number of sizes and styles, duffle bags are perfect for quick trips—they’re easy to manage, and if traveling by plane, are easy to store in overhead compartments. Now, we know what you’re thinking, you don’t want to look like a bougie fashionista carrying around a manbag, but c’mon, even Supreme makes a duffle bag now. And since summer is the season of the weekend getaway, now is the time to get your bag game proper. To help guide your decision, we’ve picked out our 10 favorite duffle bags for this season. And with prices ranging from $34 to $526, you may just feel the need to cop two…

BURTON GRAVIS DUAL LARGE 40L
Click here to Buy It Now at Burton, $56 – $64

HARTMANN NORDENHOLZ PLEATED LARGE BAG
Click here to Buy It Now at Farfetch, $236

JACK SPADE WAXWEAR SOFT DUFFLE BAG
Click here to Buy It Now at Blackbird Ballard, $495

CHARLES & 1/2 PLEATHER DUFFEL BAG
Click here to Buy It Now at Urban Outfitters, $48

SUPREME CANVAS DUFFLE BAG
Click here to Buy It Now at Supreme, $58

Y-3 SL SMALL GYM BAG
Click here to Buy It Now at Y-3, $300

PROPERTY OF… DAN TRIP BAG
Click here to Buy It Now at Revolve Clothing, $506

AMERICAN APPAREL NATURAL DENIM GYM BAG
Click here to Buy It Now at American Apparel, $34

LEONELLO BORGHI FOR BARNEYS
NEW YORK CO-OP XTREME ROLL DUFFLE
Click here to Buy It Now at Barney’s, $89

SURFACE 2 AIR USINE U-BUS-1
Click here to Buy It Now at Surface to Air, $526

Just The Tips: How to Pack a Wrinkle-Free Suitcase

frederickm — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:44:56 +0000

It seems the older we get, the more we realize how the wisdom of Ms. Badu when she sang: “Pack light.” Literally. Since she didn’t give us a step-by-step on how do it, we’re stepping in to advise you on how to pack a wrinkle-free suitcase. Besides rolling and inserting your socks and underwear into your kicks, see below for some tips on folding your jacket and pants for travel…

HOW TO FOLD YOUR JACKET
1. Pop your collar. Fold the jacket sleeve in your shoulder.

2. Fold out edges to meet the middle.

3. Fold jacket in half at the center seams.

4. Fold jacket in half so the bottom meets the collar.

HOW TO FOLD YOUR TROUSERS

1. Fold up inner pocket lining away from the front.
2. Fold top at a 45 degree angle towards the front. Then take the bottom and fold upward to the break at the knee.
3. Fold in half.

Incase’s Paul Rodriguez Luggage Collection

Bradley — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:24:30 +0000

Last night, Incase officially announced its Paul Rodriguez Signature Collection, a three piece collaboration that contains a skate bag, an overnight bag, and a backpack, all of which will be available this October.

We were able to snap some photos of the premium version of the collection (Limited to 150 pieces of each), featuring 1680D Ballistic nylon and pebble grain leather. It will drop with a more price acessible takedown release as well. See photos and get more details on the skater’s new set of luggage below.

SKATE BAG: $425

Feature Details:

Leather carryall handle w/ built-in hidden pocket

Heavy-duty YKK zipper pulls divide bag into four equilateral compartments

Split top compartment w/ mesh and wet/dry gear storage

Removable pouches for valuables and travel accessories

Exterior zippered side pocket

Bottom storage compartment accesses complete setup

Dividers provide storage for extra decks

Two zippered compartments for spare trucks and wheels

End-loading leather handle w/ built-in hidden pocket

End-loading faux-fur pocket

Custom buckles w/ rubberized soft-touch coating

Slide-out tool compartment

Removable padded, ergonomic shoulder strap

SKATE PACK: $250

Feature Details:

Leather top-loading and side-carrying handles w/ built-in hidden pockets

Dedicated iPod pocket w/ faux-fur lining

Padded, ergonomic should straps

Adjustable sternum strap

Adjustable waist stabilizing strap

Custom buckles w/ rubberized soft-touch coating

Heavy-duty, water-resistant YKK zipper pulls w/ closed-seam construction

Two primary exterior zipper compartments provide ample storage

Extensive array of variably sized interior pockets

Large exterior vertical zipper pocket

Hidden pocket in front compartment

Padded hip belt with storage pockets and headphone port

OVERNIGHT BAG: $300 (Images not currently available for this piece)