Vanport Outfitters

Totes and rucksacks handmade in Portland from canvas sailcloth

Not long after learning the art of custom canvas for sailboats and yachts with his dad, Portlander Nick Everett started designing and crafting one-off bags and clothing for friends from the material. When Jordan Saylor of Portland-based menswear boutique Vanport Outfitters. The new brand draws on Americana with a West Coast feeling—durable yet relaxed. The company uses no synthetic materials, and skilled craftsmen hand-make each …

Sébastien Kauffmann Cases

Dress up audio essentials in laser-etched leather sleeves

Montreal-based designer Sébastien Kauffmann recently introduced a small selection of handmade leather cases for your mobile audio protection needs. Designed to snugly fit a classic iPod, iPod Touch or iPhone, each 100% upcycled leather case protects gadgets with a vintage aesthetic. In addition to the laser-etched Phone (pictured top) and Metal models (pictured above), Kauffmann’s Logo case features a subtle “K” detail. Sébastien Kauffmann cases …

Shabd x Baggu

Eco-friendly totes and backpacks in out-of-this-world tie-dyes

Brooklyn-based designer online.