Freitag Computer Bags
Upcycling used truck tarpaulins, seat belts, airbags, and bicycle inner tubes, accessories maker Freitag applies Swiss precision and attention to quality design to its collection of bags and wallets. Every piece is one of a kind and the line’s sturdy computer bags offer an integrated laptop sleeve, inner and outer pockets, and an almost Warhol-like approach to color and content. Available online at Freitag.com
Utility Canvas Bucket Totes
Those shoppers left out in the rain this summer when the CHCM Shop sold through their Utility Canvas Bucket Totes: perhaps you were actually lucky. CHCM has re-stocked the popular, practical bag but now offers two brand new colors, Olive and Black, alongside the classic Natural. Take your pick at CHCM while you have the chance (once again). Future restocks and expanded color selections are the fashion exception, remember – not the rule. Available now at CHCM.
Swizz Style Viktor Air Purifier
If you have an indoor fireplace, more often than not the fuel does not burn as odorless as it was declared. Fortunately, for these conditions and similar, an air purifier is a true domestic bliss. The company Swizz Style caters modern interiors with a visually appealing purifier that eagerly waits to purify your interior air with its potent three stage air filtration system – an initial preliminary filter followed by the patent pending HPP particle filter system that is capable of even catching soot and viruses, and a carbon filter to eliminate unwanted odors. The whisper-quiet Viktor air purifier further features a night mode and a fragrance dispenser to append an intended scent. Avilable now at Swizz Style.
3sixteen Canvas Totes
3sixteen and Tanner Goods have linked up together to produce some items that will be coming out in the next few months. A preview from the release includes this tote bag that’s crafted of 10oz. waxed canvas. It also features black English Bridle leather handles and accents, a lift-a-dot nautical closure system, and two top-access pockets on the front. Tanner Goods are purveyors of great leather products so owning this tote will definitely last you a long time. Available in a black and olive colorway at the 3sixteen shop.
Swatch Automatic Chronographs
With the requisite timekeeping and stopwatch functions, these special edition Swatch Chronograph watches do the deed with a statement. Large and bold in scale, the simple colorways keep the watch from appearing to preposterous, as do the black rubber and leather bands.
PENTAX K-x DSLR
Pentax has announced an entry-level digital SLR, the K-x which will be available in a few dazzling colors. The camera will feature HD video, a 12.4 megapixel CMOS sensor and a “Live View” function. The K-x will be able to capture widescreen HD 720p video and 24fps and 2.7 inch LCD with autofocus. Due out in October in black, white, red and navy blue.
NAVA Design Watches by Denis Guidone
Because not every timepiece has to be foreboding and serious, Denis Guidone’s watches play with the traditional expectation of what a timepiece should be. Designed in collaboration with Italian product brand NAVA Design, his four contributions–the Ora, Ora Lattea, Ora Unica, and Tempo Libero–all feature unique design cues, signaling (sometimes with the use of traditional hands) what the time is. For example, the Ora Lattea uses dots, placed where a traditional hand would usually end, while the Ora Unica’s squiggly line’s ends go in place of hands. Available at NAVA Design.
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Yves Behar Bike Helmet for NYC
One of the main challenges for a cyclist is finding a helmet that doesn’t look like it belongs in Lance Armstrong’s gym bag. The NYC Helmet, designed by Yves Behar as part of Fuse Project, all but solves that conundrum. Made of a polystyrene inner shell (with ventilation holes large enough for u-locks) and soft fabric cover with integrated straps, the helmet visually is a great integration of the rough utilitarianism of a skater’s helmet and the sleek utilitarianism of a runners hat. The fabric cover is available as an orange visor or as a gray flannel style with a neck flap.
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Visvim “Homer” Canvas Tote Bag XL
From clothing label Visvim comes the ‘Homer’ tote bag, another addition to their ever-increasing luggage and accessories line. Run by creative director Hiroki Nakamura, Visvim’s Homer tote bag comes in a canvas upper, with leather details, giving off a stylish, comfortable look that is associated with the Japanese brand. Available in olive/brown or black/white, the Homer tote bag is available for purchase at collette.
Buckaroo Medium Tote
It’s getting more and more difficult to find a well thought-out tote bag for under 100 dollars. The medium tote by Buckaroo slips over that price limit just slightly, but offers a durable leather base, a tab top closure to keep your personal items, uh…personal, and Made in the USA bragging rights. Available in four colors including Green, Natural, Burgundy, and Olive from the CHCM webshop.
