Edgy Leather Travel Bags from The Transience

Feel (and customize) the function-focused, NYC-made accessories at their Bowery pop-up shop

For the most part, leather travel bags are pretty predictable; sticking to the tried-and-true formula of vegetable-tanned shades of brown in vintage-inspired shapes. If you’re looking for something less ho-hum and more in tune with a modern aesthetic, NYC’s The Transience offers some creative alternative options. The new brand’s leather bags and accessories—geared towards travelers—merge functionality, quality and unique designs that are eye-catching, yet subtle …