Backpack
Anya does it again: brilliantly bringing functionality to fashionistas with her effortless air. This is literally the cutest nylon backpack that’s hit the scene since early-nineties Prada (seems like eons ago, doesn’t it?), but this time with a thoughtfulness that was lacking the first go-round. This black backpack isn’t non-negotiable. With detachable canvas shoulder straps [...]
A few years ago, the average snob would have turned her nose up at even the mention of the word “backpack.” Now images of boys sporting North Face backpacks have been fully extinguished from our minds. But, ironically, the best backpacks of the moment are tougher than anything a hulking guy would wear. There’s nothing [...]
Monica Botkier is sticking to her tried-and-true brand of edgy-ladylike cool, but fall’s release of the Misha collection reflects a new direction for the independent accessories brand. With minimal body and strong hardware, these three new styles possess a relaxed yet no-nonsense vibe and suggest sleek durability. When it comes to the Misha, whether it’s [...]
Credit Alexander Wang or the influences of early nineties grunge on street style, backpacks are making a comeback. And I’m not talking about the ones to hold your Trapper Keepers. These days, backpacks are designed for high, if not slightly ironic, style. Look at Mandy Coon – the directional Texan knows the nylon Prada backpack [...]
The bright color conundrum: I’m all for adding brightness to the fall palette – sometimes brights look better in the colder months because they’re unexpected – but not at the expense of my retinas burning off. Just like with colorblocked bags, there is a fine line between spunky-fun and freaky-scary. Solid brights on clean matte [...]
I can not recall ever owning a backpack, I used messenger style Hello Kitty book bags until I was allowed to carry a purse in the 6th grade. I remember walking through the halls in the 6th grade with my (heavy) books in hands, proudly swinging my bag on my shoulder even though my arms [...]
