Vandorst

Dutch designer tries his hand at travel-inspired leather goods

After 18 years in the fashion industry, John van Dorst has made a foray into leather goods, debuting Vandorst in a test phase earlier this month. Van Dorst happened upon the leather accessories and diaries from his grandparents’ travels during the 1920s, which served as inspiration for the eponymous brand. Van Dorst quickly discovered the challenges of working with a prestige material like leather, spending …

Archival Clothing Rucksack

$220 width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> $220 Archival Clothing Rucksack These classic rucksacks are crafted from sturdy 18oz cotton duck, which is reinforced and riveted using materials from the US and UK. Sewn in a workshop in Eugene, OR, the versatile bag comes in: dark brown, orange, red, cobalt blue and yellow. Available from the Archival Store for $220 width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> Archival Clothing Rucksack …

Freitag Reference Limited Edition

A new limited edition of rare recycled tarps by the Swiss bag maker

Favored by element-exposed bike messengers, Freitag’s sustainable products stand up to the rigors of rugged travel and look sleek in the process. The Swiss brand recently caught our eye when they turned their standard recycled-tarpaulin wares into fake snakeskin handbags, and they continue to reinvent themselves with the release of the Freitag Reference Limited Edition, a vibrant range of just 150 bags. The new line …