The profile of Japanese-based line Superior Labor was raised considerably this summer when one of their easy-to-need/hard-to-get canvas bags was made readily available in the States by the wise buyers behind the J.Crew Men’s Shop. A deeper look at Superior Labor’s spring line shows an expanded range of similar totes awash in thick stripes of color, nailing carpenter chic to sea sailor style with whimsically rugged results. Breezy pop-over shirts and faded work-pants continue the nautical lean of the collection while additional accessories standouts include lace-up derbies in pink and peach, and treasure chest-ready bracelets and wallet chains made of brassy metals.
Additional images after the jump and at the Superior Labor website.
[...] Superior Labor is a Japanese line of bags (and more) that’s difficult to come by in the states — basically your only option, short of hitching a 747 to Tokyo, is the bag J.Crew stocks. Personally, I like the bag well enough, but I wasn’t obsessed until I saw their entire Spring/Summer line (thanks to Swipelife). [...]