Mismo

Insight on the design process behind the enduring Danish bag brand

Danish bag-maker Mismo was founded 10 years ago by husband-and-wife duo Alexander Bach and Rikke Overgaard, before the notion of the minimal everyday bag became so popular. “I think the reason you might say we develop great bags consistently is because we have this very steady platform from where the design and idiom originates,” explains Bach, pointing out that the inspiration for each new line …

Adelanto Backpack

A retro-inpsired rucksack from Vans' California Collection

Perfect for a summer weekend away, the newly released Adelanto Backpack from Vans’ California Collection channels a well-loved vintage aesthetic that seems at home on the road. As a nice change of pace to the tech-driven bags we often encounter, this mid-sized top loader earns our thumbs up with an extremely basic 12oz canvas construction with few bells or whistles. While the worn-in retro vibe …

Olympians: Then and Now

A never-ending road trip, House of Style on MTV, the Olympics and more in our weekly look at the web

Jen Ullrich showcases his understanding of the human form in his new series of collages, which combine the athletic physiques of modern times with photographs of classic Greek statues. The remarkable match-ups are at once amusing and poignant.