Bridging the gap between sustainable and stylish, The Wren converts throw-away materials into functional bags and clutches. They offer unique duffels, totes and clutches made from coffee sacks and laptop messenger bags made from old cement bags. The Wren bags keep the character of their previous existences and are reinforced to make them durable enough continue reading…
Upcycling at its most fashionable, these cute bags by Interrobang are made from old seatbelts. Not only do the seatbelts make incredibly durable bags, but they create a unique look with an interesting texture and shine. Featuring totes, wallets, laptop sleeves and messengers, most items as expected come in black, but there are a continue reading…
The internet (okay, mostly Twitter) couldn’t stop giggling over the name of Apple’s new tablet when it was announced and there were even some funny ’shops going around, but this puts them all to shame. The iMaxi Apple iPad Case is a handmade, detailed case for the iPad that looks… well it looks like a continue reading…
Some of the most exciting tourist attractions around the world unfortunately also attract thieves and scammers. It’s usually wise to try to blend in as best you can without looking like a tourist. Holding a camera makes you a huge target for thieves, and in some areas you have to decide between beautiful once in continue reading…
Usually the best designs don’t come from a design firm, but from Mother Nature. Inspired by the naturally armored armadillo, Leeuw & Vormgeving designed the Folding Bag. Sort of nature meets industrial design, it’s made from an aluminum polypropylene composite and takes design cues from the armadillo, making it a lightweight yet tough backpack design.
Bags and belts made out of recycled tires and bike tubes is so 2009. 2010 (pronounced twenty-ten thank you very much) is all about recycled fire hoses. Elvis & Kresse Bags bring some much needed color—namely red—into the world of recycled gear. Even the linings are repurposed from scrap sail cloth and office furniture textiles continue reading…
Not sure if you’ll need a bag? Bring one anyway that won’t get in your way. The Timbuk2 Hidden Messenger folds into a pocket sized pouch so you can have it nearby just in case. Available in a variety of funky colors like safety cone and sour grapes, it makes a great travel bag, especially continue reading…
Since everyone seems to be switching over to canvas shopping bags, doesn’t it seem like it’s time to stop using plastic produce bags too? These reusable, washable produce bags are made from translucent polyester and since they’re mesh you can wash your fruits and veggies right in the bag. Produce Bags are available in a continue reading…
In a day and age when even picture frames are digital, we’ve come to rely more on our computer’s “My Pictures” album than that dusty old thing in the back of the closet. That’s why this amusing computer icon inspired My Photo Camera Bag has us smiling. It’s a funny real-life representation of the place continue reading…
The next time you find yourself doing some unexpected shopping with nothing to carry your new stuff in, just pull out your Emergency Bag. Almost like something out of a cartoon, you just pull the mini-bag off of your key chain and open it up to a 20″x24″ bag that holds up to 60 lbs. continue reading…