J. Panther Luggage Co. "The Aviator" in Olive Canvas

J. Panther Luggage Co. offers a new colorway of their Aviator model. Seen in their highly engineered lightly-waxed 21 oz olive canvas, the bag is accentuated with black leather trim from Chicago’s renowned Horween tannery. Features of the bag include two removable straps and a removable passport pocket, while a perfect spacing for tablet devices can be accommodated too. Looking for a bag that’s built to last? Then this has got to be it. Get it here.

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Jansport Heritage Series

This archival set of Jansport bags is totally going back to how the brand has made its way to backpack stardom. Presenting the original, premium Ski and Hike designs, the backpacks are seen utilizing the original weathered nylon fabric that comes with their original brass zips and buckles. The color selections of the bags are fascinating by the way. The vintage glow that’s seen through the bright color selections are properly complementing with the contemporary come back of the backpacks. Get them at Urban Industry.

Ignoble Cora Classic Rucksack

Founded by two brothers with shared passions for black fabric and intelligent design, Ignoble is an independent men’s brand with a focus on style-conscious, thoughtfully designed black backpacks. Featuring a new backpack design for this season, the brand presents the Cora Classic Rucksack. This sleek bag is hand assembled in small runs by a military-grade soft goods production facility and is constructed from wear resistant 400D high density nylon, with YKK branded nylon zipper closures and heavy duty nylon webbing. The bag also features padded straps, a padded airmesh back, a front stash-pocket, a hood stash-pocket, dual side utility pockets and a large main compartment with adjustable hood, draw cord opening, internal hanging-pocket and book-sleeve Very functional and stylish I must say. Get the bag here.

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Pointer x Porter Bags Collection Exclusively Shot by Glass Boutique

Here’s a follow up to the news about Pointer Footwear and Porter’s collaboration. Seen here are detailed shots and actual usage of the offered pieces exclusively taken by Glass Boutique which includes a backpack, tote bag, and wallet. Get it from here.

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Kris Van Assche for Eastpak Lookbook

Eastpak’s high end tie up with noted designers continues to take place, this time they’re doing it with Kris Van Assche. Presenting 7 designs available in three combinations of fabrics and colors, the bags are made from parachute cloth, leather, and rough cotton, each coming with a metal key ring that’s made out of two interlocking pieces representing the name of the tied up brands. The bags are highly influenced from the designer’s latest collection for men, bringing forth a collection that comes with a sportswear aesthetic, classic elegance and military details while KVA’s trademark of high urban spirit mixed with cool elegance are felt throughout the line. The Eastpak by Kris Van Assche line will be available from June 2011 at select Kris Van Assche and Eastpak retailers. Price ranges from 50-250 Euros.

Kris Van Assche for Eastpak lookbook is shot by photographer Sybille Walter featuring model Scott Barnhill. Check out the looks after the click.

Incase Introduces New Bag Collections for Spring 2011

Incase continues to innovate their designs as they unveil their new bag collections for Spring 2011. These collections presents some of Incase’s most popular designs featuring bold new materials and striking new color combinations while maintaining renowned comfort, durability and functional features.

Alloy Collection
The new Alloy Collection recasts Incase’s most iconic packs, bags and sleeves in a highly textured fabric with a stunning matte metallic finish. Inspired by bold advances in technology and engineering, the collection’s dynamic surfaces exhibit a unique tactile and visual appeal. Features include premium nylon construction, mesh back panels and shoulder straps for enhanced comfort and breathability, and superior device protection with custom fit compartments for iPhone, iPad and MacBook.

Nylon Collection
Clean lines and all-purpose functionality are distinct characteristics of the Nylon Collection. Now available in three new color ranges featuring ebony with green pop, taupe with hints of blue, and deep violet with electric lime accents, the Nylon Collection offers a complete selection of bags for daily use including the Backpack, Compact Backpack, Sling Pack, Campus Backpack, Messenger Bag, Sling Sleeve and Protective Sleeve. Signature features include premium faux-fur lined device compartments, mesh shoulder straps and back panels for enhanced breathability and comfort, and weather resistant coated nylon construction for the ultimate in comfort, style and protection.

Courier Collection
Enhanced durability and performance make the new Courier Collection a necessity for navigating the urban landscape. Pairing the best aspects of conventional messenger bags with a refined industrial design aesthetic and device-driven functional features, the Courier Collection provides superior durability, waterproofing and ease-of-use that professional couriers can rely on. New for Spring, the Courier Collection will soon be available in grayed jade with contrasting orange details and traditional black on black.

The Alloy and Nylon Collections are available now at goincase.com and select retailers worldwide. The Courier Collection is soon to follow in early March 2011.

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Lotuff & Clegg "Exotics" Collection

Lotuff & Clegg presents their “Exotics” collection. Coming from it are three accessories, all made from American tanned alligator with a combination of the brand’s signature vegetable tanned leather and summed by luxurious matte finish. This collection actually started its way from a request to create a bespoke alligator bag of a customer who shot an alligator in Florida by self-defense. Now offered online, the beautiful leather goods are tagged with prices ranging from $250- $10,000 USD. Get it here.

Hot Stuff: Nigel Cabourn Washed Oil Edgar Bag

This bag is made of red oil cloth cotton which is coated in real refined oil, a treatment which was originally developed for the British fishermen. The bag features orange leather details such as piping and handles, is closable with a red zip and has a beige shoulder strap, which is adjustable in size through a golden clasp. The inside is fully lined with beige cotton that is neatened with piping.

Now available at LN-CC.

Epperson Mountaineering Large Climb Pack

Epperson Mountaineering manufactures their bags in their workshop in Libby, Montana using tried and tested outdoor fabrics for over 30 years now. Coming up with such beautiful mountaineering gear that’s represented through this large climb pack with tribal detailing, it’s good to know that with modern times, we can now get ourselves some items that are used to be available through mail order. Now head on to Oi Polloi.

Burberry Prorsum Autumn/Winter 2011 Bags

Providing us with some formal shots of what was presented along with the main pieces from the Burberry Prorsum Fall 2011 show are the bags that are needless to say “to-die-for”. Offering with wide ranging designs that are fitted for formal to casual styling, these bags are one of the most interesting accessories I’ve seen this year so far. The bags are made with materials that composes sophisticated forms and shapes, namely these are seen on either croc skin leather, canvas and fur.

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Hot Stuff: Dries Van Noten Spring/Summer 2011 Brown Leather Holdall

This body of this bag from Dries Van Noten is in brown leather and the straps are an alternate shade of brown leather. The straps have nine holes meaning they can be adjusted to suit and wrap around the whole body of the bag. The four buckles are tarnished silver metal... The bag has a silver zip fastening at the top with a brown leather zip pull. It is fully lined in a camel coloured canvas and has an internal pocket with an identical zip fastening... There is top-stitching and panelling at the top, sides and base of the bag... 100% leather body.

Now available at LN-CC.

RottenFresh "PuterVegetus Contraho" Collection

Good friends from RottenFresh presents their branded item selections in Latin. Named “PuterVegetus Contraho”, this collection features hand screen printed shirts and canvas tote bag that has an all year round function.

PuterVegetus Contraho” is the Latin translation of “RottenFresh Collective.

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Hobo Waterproof Suede Tote Bag

Here’s a beautiful water proof suede tote from Hobo’s Autumn/Winter 2010 collection. “This grey suede tote bag features two outside pockets in the front and the back and one on each side The bag is decorated with smooth leather piping in a lighter grey tone and silver rivets. It has two handles, is closable with a silver press button and has four silver semicircular rivets on the bottom. The bag is fully lined and has an inside pocket which is closable with a zip.” Get it here.

Burberry Shearling Lined Tote

Aside from the boots that featured furry details, another outstanding item from Burberry's men's accessory range will be this shearling lined tote. From the Autumn/Winter 2010 collection, the leather bag comes with removable adjustable crossbody strap, metallic zip top closure, inner zip pocket and a Burberry Prorsum plaque on inner pocket. Now available at Burberry.

Calabrese Pompeii & Vesuvio Bags

Exclusivity means limitedness to a particular shop, and Number Six London is so proud to present to us new drops of Calabrese bags. Impressive as always, the signature canvas plus the leather tones have always been a basis for remembrance when we say “Calabrese”. The shapes and colourways are in classic approach and it is being accentuated also by subtle little details which would include lock and key fastening. Available here.

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R6 x Garbstore Breteles Satchel

Garbstore and R6 have collaborated to produce the updated version of the Breteles Satchel classic. Arriving with a simple and sophisticated appeal, this beautiful bag is made from colored canvas with leather trim. Other leather details are seen on the adjustable shoulder strap that goes with metal fastening clasp and on the carrying handle. There are two clip down front pockets, wide front single pocket, internal zip pocket and single wide rear pocket. Available exclusively at Garbstore.

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Bedouin Spring 2011 Ottoman Rucksack

Shot in a very sophisticated and sleek approach, Bedouin presents to us their Ottoman Rucksack. Made from British Millerain waxed cotton canvas and top grain veg tanned leather, the bag has an interesting laptop sleeve at the rear which can fit a 17" laptop. The bag is available in black, tan or khaki colors and you might wanna hold your patience up until next year as this hit stores.

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Neil Barrett Fall 2010 Leather Bags

Here are the all-leather lineup of Neil Barrett bags taken from the Fall 2010 collection. With three new range that are impressive in style and craftsmanship, the bags that were made by great Italian artisans have produced impressive heavy duties - 'Architect satchel and 'Kravitz' bucket - and a supple quality 'Hand Sack' drawstring. Now available at Oki-Ni.

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Introducing J. Panther Luggage Co.

Driven with passion for innovation, design classics, and products that are meant for lasting quality, J. Panther Luggage Co. defines a new statement of contemporary men's accessories seen on their well crafted artisans bag. Designed and extensively tested in New York City, the bags are made by New England artisans with materials that are sourced out from trusted partners.

We place great emphasis on sourcing the very best ingredients for our products. Our water-resistant leather is tanned and finished in the U.S. from American hides; the tannery (est. 1905) is also a dedicated supplier of leather to both the N.B.A. and N.F.L. Our industrial strength canvas, meanwhile, is imported from a long-time supplier to the U.K. military and many other global defense forces. It’s highly engineered and lightly waxed in order to withstand the most extreme climatic conditions. From these and other premium ingredients we create high-end luggage with a distinct U.S. flavor: luxury goods Americana-style.

The collection will hit stores January 2011. More J. Panther looks after the click.

Trussardi 1911 Exclusive Boston Bag with Army Patches

This may attract military fans. Wait, did I say "may"? From Trussardi 1911's infamous lineup of Boston bags come this exclusive take with army patches. Interesting and quite playful in a sense, this is definitely a good addition to that investment list. Now available at Restir.