Freitag R521 Coolidge

The Swiss brand's latest design, based on the classic mountaineering rucksack

Durability, function, style and sustainability are not mutually exclusive as Zurich-based bag-maker Freitag continues to prove. The brand’s latest offering, the R521 Coolidge, is a continuation of that tradition; this rugged commuting and travel bag takes cues from the classic Swiss rucksacks that helped early mountaineers summit peaks throughout the Alps. The bag’s outer is made of recycled truck tarps; aged on the road in …

Word of Mouth Melbourne: Shopping

Special spaces and local treasures in our guide to the dynamic and ever-evolving Australian city

Melbourne might not boast the weather or the beaches of many other Australian cities, but it’s a town that prides itself on culture and style. There is a myriad of stores from the southside to the north and everywhere between, all offering something unique, in spaces that feel as special as the products they sell. Whether shopping for objects by local designers and artists or …

RAGGEDedge Pack Mule

A limited edition duffle bag handmade in Virginia from water-resistant sailcloth

Founded in 1997 by a group of accomplished sailors with a knack for sewing, RAGGEDedge uses sailcloth, kevlar and carbon fiber to create small batches of bags and wallets in their Virginia-based workshop. With a distinct, Flywire-like look and well-documented strength, the heavy duty laminate materials lend a unique character to the brand’s rugged products. We’re particularly partial to the Pack Mule in carbon fiber …