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Tuk Tuk Chambray Bag // Bainser Menswear Style Blog

The other weekend the husband took a flight of fancy and on arriving home decided we couldn’t possibly stay in London. Brassic as per norm there wasn’t much I could do but smile. He however insisted and within little over an hour we were packed and making our way to Manchester. I love it there, and whilst we didn’t make it to the Lowry, we did make it all round the Northern Quarter and of course Oi Polloi, where my early birthday present of some Ray-Ban Signets was purchased (I think he’d had enough of my squinting into the light).

Thing is as we raced around the bedroom chucking far more clothes than we actually needed into a rather inglorious mini-wheelie suitcase, we noted we should possibly get some new luggage. Sure our his ‘n his matching luggage was indeed practical. It even passed through the ever decreasing back gauges at Stansted, but on a stylish impromptu weekend away they just weren’t pretty enough. It’s time to go shoppping.

A decent weekend back is like gold dust, it has to fit without fail at least one complete outift change than actually necessary, relevant accessories, all bathroom products, at least one pair of shoes, and my MacBook. None of this can be left behind.  So far am loving the Tuk Tuk bag above. Very nice and simple, the chambray fabric should weather well, and it should be light.

Ally Capellino Navy Bag // Bainser Menswear Style Blog

I’m also loving this from Ally Capellino. The colour is strong and I’m clearly still loving the chambray fabric. The leather here is a great touch but I think it could be darker. I think the length of handles and depth of the actual bag work well though.

Mystery Ranch Duffle // Bainser Style Blog

This from Mystery Ranch, at first glance when I saw it on Selectism I really loved it. Now am feeling its a little too studenty. I used to love and adore Crumpler when I first left Uni and would still recommend them to anyone interested, but personally I’ve moved on to Knomo. I think these bags have suffered the same fate. In fact their ‘Berlin’ bag is pretty tasty.

Knomo Berlin // Bainser Menswear Style

But in this instance I reckon we’re looking for something a little bit more casual. And then with a wee nod to the Longchamp, comes this beauty by Mulberry. Absolutely friggin perfect.

Mulberry Clipper Holdall // Bainser Menswear Style

This is a definite winner. Love it! Clearly going to fit everything and anything I need it to. Now to save up some cash by possible avoiding spontaneous trips to Manchester in the future. (That’s never going to happen!) So there you have it what I’ll hopefully be slinging over my shoulder the next time the husband decides we cant possibly stay in London for the weekend.

But wait there’s more, there’s always more. There’s always some other twist or turn just around the corner waiting to be found. Like this Harris Tweed travel bag. It’s brilliant with a deep and rich colour only Harris Tweed can truly provide. It’s so amazingly British and strong. Archer Adams has brought this together with bridle leather to create a phenomenal heritage piece available in deep orange, red or purple. 

 Archer Adams Harris Tweed // Bainser Menswear Style Blog

And if you’re thinking of heading off for the weekend and need some new luggage you can’t really go wrong with any of these either. Slightly oversized bowling bags and modern holdalls are so much better than a ridiculous wheelie suitcase. They may even make you pack less.

Photo Credits: Selectism, Definitive Touch, & Knomo

So I’ve rabbited on recently about a return to the subtle, to the days of the a small black triangle, two small interlocked C’s and not much else. Harping on about how it’s better to have an understated glamour. The discrete signs to those in the know.  And then there’s this. As subtle as the dying breath of a celebrities career on ITV primetime.  Thing is this actually goes along with everything I’ve been saying. No it’s not subtle, no it’s not understated, but it’s the exception that breaks the rule. To lug this beauty round the streets you need to be sure of yourself. Oh and probably have an eye in the back of your head to make sure someone doesn’t liberate it from your possession.  This bag also looks like the perfect size for a weekend jaunt or city break. In fact its brilliantly sized for a trip to the gym, but I wouldn’t recommend unless you happen to get sweaty in The Third Space.  Subtle is great, but sometimes you just need to smack someone in the mouth and let them know you’re right. Metaphorically of course. I’m a lover not a fighter after all.  vauntv: Y•S•L

So I’ve rabbited on recently about a return to the subtle, to the days of the a small black triangle, two small interlocked C’s and not much else. Harping on about how it’s better to have an understated glamour. The discrete signs to those in the know. 

And then there’s this. As subtle as the dying breath of a celebrities career on ITV primetime. 

Thing is this actually goes along with everything I’ve been saying. No it’s not subtle, no it’s not understated, but it’s the exception that breaks the rule. To lug this beauty round the streets you need to be sure of yourself. Oh and probably have an eye in the back of your head to make sure someone doesn’t liberate it from your possession. 

This bag also looks like the perfect size for a weekend jaunt or city break. In fact its brilliantly sized for a trip to the gym, but I wouldn’t recommend unless you happen to get sweaty in The Third Space. 

Subtle is great, but sometimes you just need to smack someone in the mouth and let them know you’re right. Metaphorically of course. I’m a lover not a fighter after all. 

vauntv:

Y•S•L

(via ldnfashion)