October 11, 2009 @ 12:44 am
For the past two weeks, I’ve been happily carrying my daily essentials around in a William J. Mills & Co classic duffel bag (a cobalt blue one sent over by the company after previously posting about it).
If you just look at the bag from a distance, you’ll think that there isn’t anything special about this duffel when compared to other duffel bags on the market. But behind this simple-looking bag is a company that has over 130 years of canvas sail-making history which has been passed down through 5 generations of sailmakers. And what began as a company that made bags specifically for boaters has blossomed over the years into a wonderfully straightforward and functional every day accessory for both boaters and city-dwellers alike.
With that said, you can bet that the classic duck canvas duffel from William J. Mills & Co. incorporates all of the years of quality canvas sail expertise into a bag that is water-resistant and durable enough to withstand the everyday assaults of a city like New York. Each bag is hand-stitched and checked so that it lives up to the standards that have made William J. Mills & Co. the longest continuously operating sailmaker in the USA.
The classic duffel can be worn hanging off of one shoulder, across the chest like a messenger bag, or simply carried in hand using its shorter hand-straps. If you’re not keen on the cobalt blue shown in the photos here, you can pick up the classic duffel in 12 other colors (see website for color choices and purchasing options).
Overall, I found the classic duffel to be versatile and fashionable and I can definitely see it being a part of my NYC outfit on a day to day basis. If you’re looking for a compact bag for yourself or as a gift for another, the William J. Mills & Co. classic duffel bag is a highly recommended choice.
September 15, 2009 @ 12:29 am
Just got off the phone with Wm. J. Mills & Co. and I’m hoping to hear something from them in the near future about these bags. I’ll keep ya’ll posted.
August 8, 2009 @ 2:25 pm
Not much information about this Travel Duffel on Vael’s website, but boy does it look gorgeous! It is made of heavy water-resistant coated cotton canvas with leather accents and topped off with oversized water-resistant zippers. There doesn’t seem to be any price for it at the moment, but if I find that out, I’ll let you all know.
Check out the gallery below for close-up images of the Travel Duffel.
June 29, 2009 @ 11:18 am
I seem to have missed the launch of the Incase EO Collection (when did they start making these???) and I am very impressed with the duffel bag they have made together with Schoeller Textiles AG of Switzerland. The Interior NanoSphere Technology finish on the interior of the bag makes the fabric naturally self-cleaning and repels against dirt, oil, and water.
The bag comes in black, silver, and white and costs $234.95 (which might explain why there are no reviews for this product on their website).
June 19, 2009 @ 2:17 am
Shown here is the Rock Duffel Bag, just one of many items available for purchase in the Mooks online store which is now live. A small part of me wants to buy another pair of Dunlop Volleys right now because they ship to the US. Mmm…
June 12, 2009 @ 10:39 am
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Acquire posted this Eastpak Heritage roll bag yesterday and I kinda fell in love with it. It’s made of washed canvas and it has suede leather side panels. I think of roll bags as something else, so I’ll just call this a standard-issue duffel bag. Unfortunately, it looks like it’s only being sold from the UK for about $65 USD, which means you should be prepared to pay crazy shipping rates if you want this State-side.
