Functional, Sophisticated Proper Assembly Bags

Weekenders, drawstring bags and more that are light on the back and on the wallet

In the boundless sea of bag options out there, one unisex drawstring option—made from durable Italian wool and with shoulder-pads made from American vegetable tanned leather (and clocking in at less than a pound)—caught our eye. It first garnered attention because of its quality, but its all-too-reasonable price tag of $125 is what begged for further investigation. The No. 3 Cinch Bag led us to …

Park Hyatt Seoul

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with special events, the rare design hotel in South Korea proves it stays timeless

While there isn’t a cloak of glamour surrounding it like its sister venue in Tokyo (the backdrop to Sofia Coppola’s film “Lost in Translation”), Park Hyatt Seoul balances design and luxury in a respectful, low-key manner. From its modest height at 24 stories to its minimalist room furnishings, the hotel is a rare gem in the capital of South Korea. The international Park Hyatt brand …

Jamie xx: Gosh

Creating even more anticipation for his debut album In Colour—set to release this June—is the music video for Jamie xx’s single “Gosh.” Using images from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Goddard Space Flight Center, Scientific Visualization Studio and the University of Arizona, the journey through space is enhanced through the English music producer’s just-as-epic instrumental track. Synth melodies wind around long bass tones and a futuristic …