On my last visit to New York, I stumbled onto a leather textile shop filled with various leather bag designs, from leather satchels to messenger bags and purses. Since I have been on the hunt for ‘The Perfect’ leather duffel travel bag, I was intrigued by many of the label designer like shapes and designs. I quickly became a fan of their ‘Style #102’ contrasting brown leather duffel due to its rugged, handmade construction with a thick and supple leather unlike any I have found previous. A beefy, sturdy zipper and water-resistant green ballistic nylon lining sealed the deal. Well worth a look if you are looking for a designer style at a lower price and much higher handmade quality
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As you may have noticed from previous timepiece postings on my IWC and desired Ulysse Nardin watches, I am quite the affectionado for these man-sessories. That being said, the timepiece strap can really make or break the whole look, much like the right wheels on a car or the frame on a painting- it just brings it all together. I have searched and found the most amazing custom hand-made leather watch bands worthy to be paired with such high-caliber watches. Attila Aszodi crafts these bands from Shell Cordovan leather for their softness and durability. The unique 2 piece leather designs are strong and sporty, with a touch of class. Available in limited quantities, the varying colors and widths make it
The contrasting stitching and wonderfully slim leather card holder is the perfect man-cessory. Made in Italy from famed designer Tod’s (they also make great driving shoes), their Leather Classic Card Case looks great in black or brown. It holds just enough cash (3 bills is all you need, a $20, a $5 and a $1; or two Benjamins and a Grant if you want to roll a little deeper), two credit cards, an ATM card and your ID. It’s Bellissimo! $95 from Barney’s New York
Don’t have an iPhone you say? Well its only time, so you better prepare by getting one of these iPhone cases by Orbino. If you do have an iPhone then what are you waiting for? Mature your taste and look with a hand stitched Italian leather case, or go with something more exotic, say Crocodile. I don’t know about the pelican cases though, weren’t those close to extinction a little while ago? Starting at $99 from Orbino