Like bedsheets or your favorite pair of jeans, your everyday bag is not a purchase to be taken lightly.
But no one wants to spend a cool grand on something that’s gonna transport used gym clothes, no matter how beautiful the construction.
Enter hometown favorites DSTLD, who just launched their first collection of bags in leather, suede and canvas.
Thanks to the same direct-to-consumer model that has made DSTLD a household name in the denim game, these bags look good on the arm without costing you one.
And as for options? We’re talking backpacks, duffels and a tote so handsome it probably deserves a better name than “tote.”
To wit …
The Leather Duffle
A stylish upgrade to the cheap-o duff that you probably got with points at your gym. It’s lined, so you can use it for your sweaty gear without worry, and trust it’ll kick around with you from the locker room to the luggage rack of a hotel of your choosing.
Leather Oversized Shopping Bag
Because plastic is clogging the waterways and landfills enough as is, and this is about as sexy and dangerous as grocery shopping gets.
Leather and Suede Backpack
Larger-than-usual interior dimensions without a bulky look, and an extra-wide zipper pouch for ultimate functionality. Add weatherproof, durable zippers, and this bag will live a life long enough to form a patina all your own.
Leather and Canvas Oversize Tote
A sharp carryall that doesn’t shout “I got this for free with a magazine subscription,” with hardware that won’t let you down after half a dozen uses.
Nota bene: DSTLD takes their direct-to-consumer model one step further, allowing individuals to invest in the company through equity crowdfunding platform SeedInvest
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