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Every human, at some point, needs to step out of these uncertain, confusing, busy lives we lead and […]
— and we mean that literally, not metaphorically. There are a lot of reasons why you should take […]
There really is nothing like a sharp dressed man. ZZ Top had it right. A guy who knows […]
It’s spring! The days are getting mild and the trees are blossoming. It’s a hopeful, romantic, lovely time […]
This past January, I got a Builford Explorer Rucksack in olive. I was already interested in Builford for […]
If you carry a backpack in the city, does that make it an urban backpack? There’s no right […]
Fashion is supposed to be pretty, not necessarily useful or durable. That’s the stereotype at least. With bags […]
We always love to see the John Peters New York backpack brand getting the attention it deserves in […]
It’s hard to resist luxury vintage, a new style trend just starting to hit the market. It’s where high […]
Midterm blues hitting? Need a change, shake up the routine? Or maybe give yourself a reward for that […]
There’s no better way to celebrate spring than with a new Vogatha tote, one of the lightest, loveliest, […]
April showers bring May flowers, or so at least the proverb goes. It’s true though that April can […]
Who runs the world? We all know the answer that question of course. If you believe the mainstream […]
It’s not summer yet. The nights are still cool, the morning still crisp. It’s not time to break […]
There’s a lot of reasons to love John Peters New York. From the urban flair to its staunch […]
If you haven’t heard yet about Builford, an international fashion bag and backpack brand, you’re missing out. Builford […]
What’s in a messenger bag? The answer to that is up to you and whatever you put inside, […]
Today is the official first day of Spring! It might not be sunshine and daisies yet, but spring is coming. […]
As the year creeps along and all of a sudden it’s time for midterms and the days get […]
Kim Hyung-jun, previously a member of K-pop group SS501, one of the first Korean groups to break into […]
John Peters New York has been around for over thirty years, a considerable and admirable amount of time […]
When you’re looking for a new backpack, you might not consider if it’s waterproof or not. You might be […]
There are new K-pop groups coming out all the time, but only a few that really start to […]
All student backpacks are not created equal, though it might seem that way. When I say “student backpack”, […]
Luxury vintage has all the flair of upscale vintage style with all the luxury of high-end fashion. Sometimes […]
Korean dramas are our favorite guilty pleasure. Something about the convoluted and dramatic love stories is just so […]
Korean/Chinese pop boy band Exo is well-known far beyond the borders of just Korea, becoming a worldwide sensation […]
This week the world celebrated International Women’s Day, a wonderful chance to recognize and appreciate the amazing women […]
Time stops for no man (or woman), and neither does the city. Big cities all over the world […]
What about John Peters New York make great backpacks for high school? Here’s a quick guide to 3 […]
Life is busy these days. There’s always somewhere to be, something going on, another meeting. I can hardly […]
The most important thing in a school backpack is it’s reliability. Let’s face it, school is stressful and […]
If you’ve been following this blog, you might have noticed I often mention Builford’s history. That’s a little […]
It’s hard to predict market trends — and if that isn’t an obvious statement, I don’t know what […]
Builford would like to add its congratulations to the chorus in celebrating Leonardo DiCaprio’s well-deserved Oscar for Best […]
I’ve been waiting to write that headline for awhile now. Yes, finally February is over and it is […]
It’s a special day, especially since technically it only exists every four years. This year we get one […]
With only Leap Day left in February – Hooray! – at last March is not just a dream […]
The very name “messenger bag” betrays its origins, which I believe was in the days of the Pony […]
Backpacks might not be something we freely associate with fashion. If I say backpacks, you might say “student,” […]
I’m not sure if this happens to everyone, but when I got to college, I wanted to make […]
I believe that one of the most telling signs of a successful fashion brand is its versatility. One-trick […]
A backpack is just a backpack, right? And it’s always been just a backpack, right? Wrong. Backpacks weren’t […]
Like the now famous Southwest Airlines commercials say, sometimes you just need to get away. Whether it’s just […]
Sometimes, dragged in the middle of dreary February when you can’t even dream out the window to get […]
There’s something magical about vintage — because it never goes out of style. If that sounds paradoxical, well, […]
To borrow a line from America’s favorite musical, the incredible Hamilton (which, if you haven’t yet listened to, is more […]
Flowers are always lovely, and I will never say no to chocolate. But the best Valentine’s gift I […]
Roses are red, violets are blue…picking out a special gift for her on Valentine’s can be stressful. Jewelry […]
Media -especially American media – tends to portray serious students as the nerdy, introverted type. It tends to […]
There’s a common myth that stylish cross-body style messenger bags are only for women. But I happen to […]
More so than university, high school is a time of life when studies are very important — but […]
Everywhere I look, there’s some self-help article about how to move on from the past, or let it […]
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of? Whatever song you choose, the mysticism and lure of New York […]
If you haven’t yet seen a waxed canvas bag, you might be wondering what the fuss is all […]
Did you know that the modern backpack is only about sixty years old? As strange as it sounds, […]
Winter in the postcards is mountains and snow, blinding sun or cozy fog, books and fires. But winter […]
Recently I wrote about some of the great new backpack designs John Peters New York has released for […]
In a complicated, convoluted, and confusing world, there is something to be said for simplicity. For clean lines […]
Let’s take a poll: what do you think makes a good school backpack? There are a few things […]
It’s the beginning of a new year, with new creations and new possibilities. The whole year is stretching […]
I have to say it: I’m a tomboy. Always have been. I can be wrestled into a dress […]
I remember winters in New York City. Lots of rain and bone-deep wind chills off the Hudson. Snow […]
Craftsmanship, longevity, and style: the three main elements of any Builford bag. Whenever we design a new bag, […]
Too much stuff, too little space. Sound familiar? Whether it be suitcases, apartments, or backpacks, I’m constantly trying […]
A new semester, a new year. Too bad this semester starts in the middle of January, which is, […]
We live in a global society. The world is ever-shrinking as cross-culture and cross-border collaborations are growing exponentially. […]
For the last hundred years or so, consumerism has been the name of the game — buy it, […]
The new year has just begun and it’s time to make those resolutions, or if you’ve already done […]
Let’s just face the facts: January is (for the northern hemisphere at least) a cold month. Sure, we […]
Every hero needs a trusty sidekick. You know him — the sturdy, calm, loyal companion that keeps the […]
Seoul is rapidly rising as one of the ‘fashion cities’ of the world, joining many other fashion forward […]
Whether it be the glory years or years rather forgotten, the high school years are some of the […]
Luxury vintage is a style that has recently become popular, starring new and old bags that are luxury […]
We know it: going back to school after the winter holidays is hard, especially for high school students. […]
There’s a famous saying that the devil is in the details, meaning that something might look good, but […]
Christmas is past, but it’s still cold outside. In many places, January and February are the coldest, dreariest, […]
What do you call a cross between a briefcase and a newspaper delivery pack? How about a messenger […]
“If I can make it there, I’m gonna make it anywhere — it’s up to you, New York!” […]
Jump into the new year with all cylinders pumping! We are now officially in 2016 in all places […]
Messenger bags have flitted in and out of trends, but they are never less useful. Less bulky than […]
There are not many backpacks that can withstand the test of winter. Winter is wet and slushy, and […]
Whether it’s a New Year’s trip to somewhere warm or going home to visit family, many people will […]
Korean teen vampire series Orange Marmalade was a hot ticket for its 12-episode run, hopping onto the worldwide craze of […]
The last few days of 2015 are here. Whether or not you are glad to see the end […]
‘Tis the season…to travel! Many people this holiday season are going somewhere, joining family both far and near […]
What’s the worst Christmas present you’ve ever received? Shopping is never easy and especially if you, like me, […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and not just because of family and holiday spirit. […]
Waxed canvas is a hot material these days, appearing more and more on the market. With its natural […]
For some people, December is the best time of year, but for students, it’s probably the worst. December […]
There’s a certain style that one might associate with school backpacks for girls — cutesy, or colorful, or […]
What’s that new backpack that ZE:A Hyungsik has? Check out the below picture — we just saw it! […]
There are very few backpacks that you can get away with taking to work. The professional environment is […]
Whether it’s holiday shopping or just replacing the bag that got worn down over the semester, finding good […]
‘Tis the season! Well, that’s the idea at least…the halls may not be fully decked yet (or in […]
The word of the day is climate change (all right, that was two), and I think we can […]
This week we had our first real snow in Seoul! Winter has arrived and with it, biting winds, […]
American-born South Korean heartthrob Yoo Gun has a new backpack from John Peters New York, and we have […]
With tomorrow the first day of December, I’m thinking two things : finals, and holidays. I said the first […]
KBS2’s popular fantasy series Orange Marmalade is riding on the same trend as many American young adult novels and television […]
Over the past five years, Im Se-mi has appeared in a number of highly popular television dramas, including That […]
Over the past thirteen years, WheeSung has enchanted fans all over the world with his voice. His songs, […]
Sometimes when I’m watching a TV series, I notice one of the characters’ styles, or maybe an accessory, […]
I’m not sure about everyone else, but for me, as the weather gets colder, the less I want […]
One of the most beloved idols in one of the most popular kpop girl groups, T-ara Eunjung has […]
On Korean dramas, you often find actresses that have gained prominence through kpop or other idols. Choi Ye […]
This year on TvN, the hilarious romantic comedy Ex-Girlfriend Club starred Byun Yo-han as the main character, Bang […]
You can’t feature the group Sistar’s style without Sistar Soyou, the fourth and final member of the Starship […]
Today we continue our series with k-pop girl group Sistar, featuring Sistar Hyorin (also known as Hyolyn and […]
Continuing our celebrity feature series with another member of Sistar, today the spotlight falls on beautiful Dasom. A […]
Singer, rapper, emcee, and actress, there isn’t much in the entertainment business that Sistar Bora can’t do. Just […]
When you hear ‘waxed canvas bags,’ what do you think of ? Maybe you’ve never heard of it before. […]
Born Kim Sang-gu, Seo Jun-young is a Korean actor. He’s been active since 2004, but rose to prominence […]
Today our featured idol is Ryu Soo-young, a well-known actor in television and film. He is no rookie […]
Our final profile for Kpop girl group Rainbow is Oh Seung ah. Born Oh Se Mi in Seoul, […]
Today we feature another member of Rainbow, the k-pop girl group under DSP Media. Kim Ji-Sook (also written […]
The further into the semester, the more books you have, the more papers, the more stuff you need […]
Today’s feature is on the lovely Rainbow Jaekyung, born on Christmas Eve in 1988. She is the leader […]
Today we feature MBLAQ G.O, the main vocalist of the popular k-pop boy band, Music Boys Live in Absolute […]
Today our spotlight falls on former member of the k-pop girl group LPG Han young! Han young joined […]
It’s almost the end of October already, and before you know it, winter will be here in full […]
We’re celebrating the weekend with one of South Korea’s most well-known actors and public figures, Lee Joon-Gi, who […]
Today we’re featuring the lovely Gu Hara, one of the four members of the girl group Kara. Born […]
Ko Se-Won is not a new face to the Korean film and television scene, debuting in the series Rude […]
Actor and model Kim Dong Yoon is best known for his performance in Two Weddings and a Funeral (2012), where […]
Waxed canvas backpacks, though still not in the mainstream, are steadily gaining popularity for their natural vintage luxury […]
Yesterday we featured the Cinderella story of Jung Eun-ji, but today’s celebrity pick, K.Will, worked his way from […]
As main vocalist of Cube Entertainment’s girl k-pop group Apink and actress, the gorgeous Jung Eun-ji has everything going […]
Today’s Korean celebrity style pick is Mr. Joo Won, an actor/singer best known for his roles in King […]
Today we’re featuring another Korean actor, who actually played a supporting role in Empress Ki alongside yesterday’s celebrity pick, Ji […]
K-pop not your style? There’s much more to Korean pop culture than just pop music, of course, like […]
Our celebrity pick of the day is Miss Kim Yewon, often just known as Yewon, a singer and actress […]
Falling leaves, sharp air. Oranges, reds, yellows, the trees on fire, blue skies and campfires. Autumn is truly […]
Celebrity Pick! In case you thought that all Korean celebrities are K-pop stars, today we’re featuring comedian Heo […]
Today is the final installment of our feature series on the girl group “Girl’s Day” from DreamT Entertainment. […]
Today we’re continuing with the fashion picks for the popular K-pop girl’s group “Girl’s Day”! Girl’s Day is […]
Welcome to the new mini-series on our blog, featuring popular Korean idols and their fashion bag and backpack […]
Celebrity Pick! Park Sun-Young, better known as Luna, is the lead singer and dancer in the K-pop girl […]
What’s the first thing you look for when you’re shopping for backpacks for university? Maybe it’s size, because […]
The last time I googled “backpacks for high school girls,” all I saw were very cutesy backpacks with […]
October means lots of great things, like days that are cold enough to justify lighting the fireplaces, pumpkin […]
What in the world is waxed canvas? That’s what I thought the first time I heard about it. […]
To shop online or not to shop online, that is the question. Or is it? Not to go […]
Finding womens backpacks can sometimes be hit or miss. There are cutesy bags for teenagers, but there aren’t […]
When you’ve seen one school bag, you’ve seen them all, right? What’s one backpack to another, really? With […]
In the cool but not yet cold fall days, it’s sometimes hard to find the right clothing. Light […]
Summer and fall are biking seasons. Here in Seoul, young people flock to the Han River with their […]
Here in Seoul, autumn is a brief, brilliant time of year. Over the course of two or three […]
There is nothing more beautiful than an intelligent woman. Yes, you did just hear me right. It’s true […]
The worst of summer’s heat is over, thank goodness. You can no longer fry eggs on the sidewalk […]
It’s common knowledge these days that the Earth is precious and we must do everything we can to […]
While we’re on the topic of college backpack brands, I’ve got another one that you should probably know […]
College backpack brands are not hard to come by, but truly unique backpack brands are. Builford is one […]
Some people say that high school are your golden years. Some say that university is the best time […]
Who says messenger bags can’t be a fashion item ? Certainly not Builford, that’s for sure, but it’s true […]
I’m going to make a bold statement here: John Peters New York has the best line of school […]
One of my favorite things in the world is that one morning in autumn when you wake up […]
They say time flies when you’re having fun. It’s the only explanation, clearly, for how quickly summer has […]
Something you may have guessed about me already is that I’m insatiably curious. Unanswered questions make me crazy, […]
I’ll go ahead and say it: tote bags are one of the most all-purpose, useful, and fashionable daily […]
It’s true that backpacks aren’t everyone’s style, but outside of briefcases and laptop cases, there isn’t a lot […]
Maybe you’ve seen the K-pop music videos, or maybe you’ve visited Seoul, or have a friend who taught […]
From what I can tell, in high schools, girls are either trying to be noticed, trying not to […]
Waxed canvas backpacks are certainly trendy right now, as people are flocking to its vintage appeal. There’s just […]
I’ve been writing a lot about choosing university and school bags and how to pick out brands from […]
When I was a university student, my criteria for a backpack were simple enough: I needed something functional […]
It may be true that the singularly most useful bag ever invented is the backpack – curiosity just […]
Let’s face it – the first thing on your mind when you’re looking for a new backpack probably […]
It’s the end of July, and the last thing anyone wants to think about is the return to […]
Builford Classic Backpack is designed in the typical style of most outdoor backpacks, but with a vintage luxury […]
As a long-time camper, I often spend my weekends up in the mountains just outside of Seoul. These […]
Every trip is a good trip with a bag like this! I’d like to introduce the Builford Duffle […]
Pictured below is a Builford wax canvas backpack that was purchased a long time ago. Builford products are […]