Rivendell Mountain Works

Rivendell Mountain Works X Garbstore

 

Garbstore add to their list of collaborative venture's this season, as they team up with heritage accessory brand Rivendell Mountain Works on a concise bag collection featuring exclusive colour ways.

With so many options in the backpack department nowadays, what makes a Rivendell Mountain Works backpack stand out? They describe themselves as a 'micro courage industry', a brand that takes great pride in their attention to detail and their uniquely high levels of quality in all that they do. With the likes of Herschel and various other the new brands that have popped up in recent years, it's RMW's heritage and knowledge in construction, spanning over 4o years, which allows them to produce backpacks that outperform and outlast the newer designs, using materials that may now seem 'out of date' or obsolete, carefully, and knowledgeably chosen by their design team.

The Rivendell Mountain Works X Garbstore collection consists of five pieces including the two colour ways in the Mariposa Heritage Deluxe Summit Pack, two in the Baguette Paquet (a tote bag style) and one option in the Lupine Day pack. Each piece features various functional features such as a robust Cordura shell for durability, leather and Cordura panelling for reinforcement and barbells to allow you to carry extras, amongst other handy details.

The Rivendell Mountain Works X Garbstore collection is available now. You can pick up your favourite style HERE.

 

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Converse Premium Collection – Waxed Canvas Heritage Series

 

This Autumn/Winter sees Converse release their first ever premium accessory line entitled ‘The Waxed Canvas Heritage Series’ consisting of a hooded backpack. ‘crossbody bag’ and complimenting beanies ready for the colder months.

Fronting the collection is the detailed ‘Hooded Backpack’ which arrives in charcoal and navy colour options. Made from 12oz waxed cotton canvas, the 22 litre backpack is designed for daily use and provides protection for the wearers belongings against the conditions. Additional features include a padded laptop sleeve, interior paperwork sleeve, brass zip and buckle detailing and side loops.

Accompanying the backpack is the slim 0.5 litre ‘Crossbody Bag’, which is made with the same 12oz canvas, for all your smaller essentials and the collection is rounded off with rust, black and navy colour options in a knitted beanie.

The Waxed Canvas Heritage Series will be available in the UK from September, be sure to check back for links.

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Eastpak Fall ’14 look book

Boston based backpack and accessory specialists Eastpak release the visuals for their upcoming Fall 2014 collection.

The look book covers 4 different stories within the collection, using bloggers and stylists, who are friends of the brand, to showcase the latest offerings. Made for everyone, from city gamers to frequent flyers, the range incorporates prints and colour blocking into a variety of shapes and styles from back packs to duffels, Eastpak has your every travel need covered.

Check out images from Eastpak’s Fall ’14 Look Book below and for more information or to purchase visit www.eastpak.com/uk-en/

Supremebeing X Unit Portables SS14 Bag Collection

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Supremebeing link up with Unit Portables to give their take on the brands iconic Unit 01 shoulder bag and Unit 05 weekend bag for Spring/Summer 2014.

The collaborative effort sees Supremebeing bring their exclusive pine camo print to the designs, whilst the functionality that Unit Portables are renowned for remains. The contemporary models feature plenty of storage space, as well as subcomponents such as laptop cases and pouch accessories.

The Supremebeing X Unit Portables bag collection is available now supremebeing.com and unitportables.com

Brand Updates: Fjallraven

Swedish outdoor clothing company Fjallraven are well known for their extensive collection in backpacks and bags, in particular the Kanken rucksack.

This collection see’s them continue to produce the durable and practical Kanken in a variety of different colours and sizes. There are a great range of weatherproof jackets including the Greenland, made from their own G1000 fabric, aswell as the water resistant and wind proof Barents parka.

The collection also includes the Fjallraven Byron beanie and the G1000 shirt, perfect for the colder months.

Available at www.streetcasuals.com now!