American-Made Bags: Weekender

A classic bag made in New York

Fall brings with it the promise of travel getaways, from weekend leaf-peeping to warmer-weather escapes. Wherever you may go this season the right bag is key. We’ve gathered a variety of American-made options to pack for weekend jaunts and extended holidays, presenting a different one each day this week. Today we set our sights on a two-day escape with a full-sized weekender. Peters Mountain Works …

Otaat

Leather party hats and T-shirt bags? Why not?

Growing up designer Albert Chu’s mother would often remind him to slow down and work through tasks one at a time. This mindful approach to reducing stress made a lasting impression on young Chu’s creative mind, so much so that he’s named his most recent endeavor, Otaat, after the acronym for the saying, “One thing at a time.” At the heart of the limited-edition leather …

American-Made Bags: Tote

A camouflage carryall for quick getaways

Fall brings with it the promise of travel getaways from weekend leaf-peeping to warmer-weather escapes. Wherever you may go this season the right bag is key. We’ve gathered a variety of American-made options to pack for weekend jaunts and extended holidays and present a different one each day this week. For Tuesday we continue with the time-tested tote. Pointer Tote Sewn by hand in small …