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Accessories, features, Luggage, Luggage & Travel
By Laura on May 3rd, 2011
It seems like everyone is trying to find a way to capitalize on the royal couples big day including luggage maker Globe-Trotter. Now I’m sure most of you are about as sick of hearing about the wedding as I am, but when I saw Globe-Trotters special edition luggage, I couldn’t help but write about it. I have always had a weak spot for classic luggage and this collection exemplifies why.
The British luxury company Globe-Trotter has a history of over 100 years of serving the British Royal Family, so I guess in some ways it is fitting that they would release a collection in celebration of the Royal Wedding.
The collection includes seven different hard-shell models in both “William” and “Kate” versions. While the “William” set features a navy and chocolate shell with a striped shirt lining, the “Kate” set features an ivory and navy shell lined with a more feminine print. You can order the set exclusively through Globe-Trotter here.
Tags: British Royal Family, Globe-Trotter, Luggage, royal wedding suitcases, william and kate
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features, Luggage & Travel
By Laura on December 13th, 2010
The snowboarding season has just kicked off, and last week I was lucky enough to go on a last minute snowboarding trip to Switzerland. Before I left the nice people over at Thule, sent me the 56 Liter Rolling Duffel to test out.
The bag is part of the Thule Crossover Collection, which has been specifically designed for boarders and skiers. The Swedish company Thule, is the world leader in travel racking systems. The Crossover Collection marks there entry into luggage, and they have done a fabulous job.
I was very impressed with the number of highly functional features in the Crossover collection, such as the heat-molded, crush-proof SafeZone for goggles or other fragile gear, the durable molded exoskeleton exterior, and the separate spaces for helmets, gloves, clothing, ski boots, footwear, etc.
The bag also has oversized wheels for smooth mobility, and aluminum telescoping handles. Overall I found the Crossover collection to be very well thought out and perfect for transporting your equipment securely, safely and of course in style.
Although the duffel is probably a bit to large to take as carry on, I was able to sneak it on to my flight. However, if you don’t want to take your chances, they do have a rolling carry on bag as well.
The 56 Liter Rolling Duffel is available for $289.99. To check out the rest of the line go here
Tags: Luggage, sporting luggage, Thule, travel
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Luggage & Travel, Top Five
By cchapman on July 6th, 2009
With beach time and festivals ongoing, a pick of the best totes is timely. Topman continue to have some bang on-trend totes, this lion playing card print would look great with a foppish English garden party ensemble. Or try the acid Aztec print for a MGMT/summer festival psychedelic spin. Speaking of Williamsburg, the Brooklyn idyll’s other favourite sons, Yeasayer, have this lovely hand print denim tote available from their merchandise site. Prefer back straps to shouldering a flimsy tote bag? This steel wire backpack from Manufactum is from an original Bauhaus design and will make you look arty (just make sure your reading material is suitably highbrow – Grazia just won’t do). If you really need to lug a load of stuff around with you, Uniqlo have very affordable cute backpacks in some perky colours.
Happy toting!
Lion tote and Aztec print tote, Topman. Steel wire rucksack Manufactum. Yeasayer hand print bag, wearefreeshop.com. Blue rucksack, Uniqlo.
Tags: backpacks, bags, Manufactum, Rucksacks, shoppers, topman, totes, uniqlo, Yeasayer
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Luggage, Luggage & Travel
By Colin Chapman on May 28th, 2009
It feels like half of London is away on hols or just about to. And who can blame us given the ever-changing weather? What won’t change is the need for stylish luggage. A stylish bag always turns heads at the airport so ensure your carry-on is up to scratch. Some of the best holdall options right now combine canvas and leather (or approximations of) in the style of the classic, Continental weekend bag. Topman‘s Premium Jude holdall combines natural 100 % cotton canvas with (yay!) real leather handles and detailing. Roll up a cotton tote bag inside it as a day bag and all your carrying requirements are sorted out.
Premium Jude Holdall £75: Topman
Tags: canvas/leather carry-on bag, holiday luggage, Topman Premium Jude holdall
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Accessories, Luggage & Travel
By admin on April 30th, 2009
Shopper bags make a nice alternative to the rucksack, and Carhartt canvas bag from Asos (£48) combines utilitarian simplicity with interesting details. A glut of pockets is a terrible thing on trousers but on a bag it’s pretty useful, and the black straps and zip neatly punctuate the colour.
The warm tan will go well with jeans and would look particularly good with some pale green seersucker trousers or shorts for high summer as part of a neat, nouveau preppy outfit.
Tags: asos, bag, canvas, carhartt, shopper
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Accessories, Luggage & Travel
By admin on March 25th, 2009
This bark-tanned leather shopping bag (239 Eur) looks slightly feminine, but that’s part of the appeal, there’s no faux macho-posturing from this bag, it’s just a simple over the shoulder tote. The true tan colour will look great with a navy suit or a pale Harrington jacket and it’s more interesting than your average laptop bag.
Manufactum produce the bag, so you can guarantee that it will last you a lifetime, and get better with age. They recommend cleaning it with a damp cloth until a patina starts to form and they guarantee the only synthetic material used is the stitching thread, old school class!
Tags: bark tanned, leather, Manufactum, shopping bag
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Clothing, Footwear, Luggage & Travel, Sales
By Colin Chapman on December 12th, 2008
With the post-Obama glow making the US a desirable destination again, the pound not doing so badly against the dollar and hot guides like Buck magazine’s current New York issue, you may well be considering a shopping trip to NYC for Christmas or for the sales.
Head downtown where (reasonably) well known destinations like BBlessing and Oak offer the novelty of man boutique shopping at good prices (for us Brits at least). Ralph Lauren Rugby, aptly off University Place and not available in Europe feels like Vampire Weekend’s dressing up box. Other lesser-known places include TheCAST’s first retail store and Freemans – the offshoot of the uber-trendy restaurant.
If you make if off Manhattan (its EASY!) then Williamsburg has some great options: the original Oak store, the APC sale shop and Shoe Market (THE place in the city for deck shoes at half UK prices). Oak, TheCAST and BBlessing all have webstores if you can’t make it in person (though be cautious of those import taxes at the UK post office).
Image: Bblessing
Tags: apc, Bblessing, Lower East Side, menswear, new york, oak, Ralph Lauren, Rugby, Shoe Market, shopping, Williamsburg
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Luggage & Travel
By admin on July 25th, 2008
For those of you who haven’t yet got yourself a small everyday bag French Connection’s army bag is perfect. I the way ripstop looks techy and the dark duck egg blue colour contrasts nicely with the khaki suede bottom.
The bag is a great size for your daily essentials, and is quietly smart. It’s sturdy enough to pack all your festival kit and take a bit of battering. The price has been reduced from £30 to £14 which means if you do get it covered in mud it’s nothing to cry about.
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Tags: bag, duck egg, french connection, khaki, Nylon, ripstop
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Clothing, Heroes and Celebrities, Luggage & Travel
By Will Reid on June 4th, 2008
After visiting Mumbai I am more convinced than ever that fashion is one of those things that unites the World. In these let few days I have seen a harsh and gripping poverty but also a vibrancy and pride that made for some great sights. Prepare for home-made man bags, children challenging fashion rules and prints that wouldn’t look out of place on a Burberry runway. There is no insensitivity intended here but an appreciation for the contagious positivity so inspirationally radiated by these young Men of Mumbai.
Keep reading for great street-style shots and a rather phenomenal blend of fabrics, styles and looks.
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Tags: aid, burberry, burberry prorsum, charity, fashion, India, man bags, mumbai, poverty, scott schuman, the sartorialist, travel
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Luggage, Luggage & Travel
By Will Reid on April 1st, 2008
“I’d again like to apologize to those customers who have suffered disrupted journeys or baggage delays.” Well Mr. Willie Walsh, I have just spent a day imprisoned (okay, voluntarily withheld) in my flat. I have also just finished watching ‘The Ring,’ munched three bags of salt and vinegar crisps and devoured two diet Cokes. On top of this, I have just left the protection of my covers not only because the Jerry Springer marathon finished but also because I feel obligated to comment on the fact that BA has still lost my luggage. Sometimes sorry isn’t just hard to say but hard to take.
(Image Source: Telegraph)
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Tags: airports, BA, baggage, British airways, flying, Heathrow, lost, Luggage, modern, new, T5, terminal 5, willie walsh
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Luggage & Travel, T-shirts, Polos & Shirts
By admin on March 27th, 2008
Topman have a half price sale on so now’s the time to nab yourself some summer bargains. Their check shirt we featured as part of our Chris Taylor madras shirt picks is down to £18 and the geo print polo shirt will perk up your wardrobe in no time. £45 for a suede holdall is a bargain, and it’s great to have a bright red accessory. Finally, I couldn’t let a day pass without mentioning short shorts could I? Product links after the jump.
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Tags: bag, design, holdall, Luggage, pick, polo, red suede, sale, shirt, shorts, topman
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Luggage, Luggage & Travel
By admin on February 29th, 2008
Hey colleague Will, you want better looking, more identifiable luggage? What about this big canvas bag from Wood Wood? It’s distinctive, it’s roomy and it’s the last word in hip.
Wood Wood are the Danish label with the zany prints. They do a great job of being wholesome and a bit street at the same time.
They even have a cap in the same pattern should you want to co-ordinate a look. I wouldn’t recommend it though. As Heidi Klum once said in her nails-on-chalkboard voice on Project Runway “I don’t like so much this matchy-matchy”.
Available from Tres Bien.
Tags: bag, canvas, heidi klum, Luggage, matchy matchy, Wood Wood
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Designer Spotlight, Luggage & Travel
By Will Reid on February 25th, 2008
I just got back from holiday (not trying to rub it in!) and one of the biggest problems I had; apart form the lack of language, skin-peeling shower and being force-fed Sky News 24/7, was that my luggage was almost impossible to recognise from the conveyor belt and at one point even picked up by a suspiciously befuddled old man. Therefore, I have decided to invest in proper luggage with Joan Collins-style luggage awareness.
I have found this case from Globetrotter that looks set to fit the bill. In navy blue leather and delicious 100% leather, this suitcase is an 18-inch trolley case and great for a short mini-break. Now don’t be expecting to pack for a Summer Holiday fashion extravaganza but to quote form this WISHLIST item’s Browns description- “Be chic as you travel.”
Prepare for the Conveyor-belt laps and see after the jump for a different view of the case.
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Tags: browns, globetrotter, Luggage, travel, Wishlist
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Luggage, Luggage & Travel
By admin on February 13th, 2008
Those guys at Krane have thought of everything. Their Hawker bag is a piece of luggage designed for travel – small enough for an overhead bin, external zips for your passport, as shoulder strap or rolled leather handles for comfortable carrying. Pure genius.
What’s more, it’s in waxed cotton which is by far the best fabric for bags being hard-wearing and stain resistant. Like Sharon Osbourne’s face it will get better with age.
The bags are new to Context. Get em here.
Tags: Krane, Luggage
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Clothing, Designer Spotlight, Luggage & Travel, News
By admin on February 12th, 2008
Are you a fan of killing two birds with one
stone? In a figurative sense of course, we don’t condone bird-murdering on
Brandish. One True Saxon‘s
spring/summer range has popped up online and they’ve made a travel brochure
that features a city soundtrack, bars, restaurants, clubs and places to start a
fight before yelling ‘Leave it Dave, He’s not worth it!’. Maybe not that last
one.
Cities in the guide include Madrid, Sydney,
London, New York, Tokyo and erm, Nottingham. You can view the new range at Goodnorth.com.
Tags: london, Madrid, Nottingham, One True Saxon, Spring/Summer, Sydney, Tokyo, Travel Guide
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