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It’s not just a trend: faux leather bags and ethical fashion are here to stay! Happily, we are […]
ULTIMEIK is bringing all new trendy backpacks and bags perfect for students. Available NOW with lifetime warranty and […]
Once you go for tote bags for school, you’ll never go back! We get it – backpacks are […]
All new brand ULTIMEIK is ready to jump into the market for urban accessories. Starting with bags and […]
The picture above is what everyone likes to show off. Look, the travel backpack got you here, at […]
This eco-friendly women’s backpack is truly fashionable. It’s cute without being cutesy and elegant without being pretentious. And […]
This elegant dressy backpack from Vogatha is a great bag for work and/or daily use! Even better, it’s […]
When it comes to sustainable bags these days, canvas is a bit left behind. Perhaps it’s because the […]
The best backpacks for everyday use I’ve found hands down come from JPNY. They have a fun kind […]
From Builford: waxed canvas padded camera bag with adjustable inserts. The Builford camera bag is a super sturdy […]
When you think of eco friendly fashion, especially eco tote bags, you might wonder how far it can […]
Sustainable fashion doesn’t get as much press as sustainable food or transportation. But it is an important part […]
Blink and you’ll miss it – a long hot summer is coming to an end, and the time […]
Eco canvas bags are kings of summer, and August is already halfway through! You’ll have to get on […]
Cordura messenger bags from JPNY are top quality, extra durable bags that are perfect for students, professionals, and […]
Vogatha cool work bags for ladies are hardworking and durable, as well as being stylish and sophisticated. I […]
Builford stands apart by focusing on creating waxed canvas fashion bags. The vast majority of brands producing waxwear […]
The best summer shopping bags you’ll ever find are Drilley’s eco friendly totes. With extra space and strength […]
Stop searching for the best ladies backpack right now! This adorable eco friendly pack from Vogatha is the […]
Beautiful vintage-style camera lens bag from Builford, with waxed canvas and leather. A great bag for amateur and […]
The newest line of JPNY work backpacks takes all the practicality of its classic line and spiffs it […]
Vogatha’s eco friendly leather alternative fashion bags proves that eco IS more beautiful! Die-hard leather fans have a […]
These heavy duty waxed canvas rucksacks are the best backpacks for post-graduation travel! Whether you’re just wandering until […]
JPNY’s 7300 model is a great urban style large backpack for travel. It’s great for students, digital nomads, […]
JPNY has a variety of large backpacks for college, but they’ve added some new updates in recent months. […]
Waxed canvas fashion is definitely more mainstream than it used to be. However, if you’ve never seen it […]
Don’t call them fanny packs! Waist bags are making a huge comeback, and you’d better be ready! For a […]
These spring tote bags are a good reminder that spring will come. The cold will cease – all […]
All the models in the JPNY collection are best high school backpacks. However, the recent addition 1112 is […]
Vogatha brings you the only canvas shopping tote you’ll ever need. It just might be the only bag […]
With all the college semesters getting back into gear again, laptop backpacks for students are back up in […]
Take a quick search on google for “Drilleys bag,” and you’ll find a lot of sites offering more […]
What are “luxury vintage bags”? All you really need to do is check out the Builford online collection, […]
Builford brings the same vintage waxed canvas feel to this beautiful lens bag for photographers. A camera bag […]
Step into the new semester in style with these top messenger bags for school! JPNY is one of […]
Starting a trend of leather free fashion bags for a more sustainable future? We hope so! At the […]
Don’t just walk – strut into the new year with these waxed canvas fashion bags! Waxed canvas gets […]
These super fun eco friendly canvas totes double as everyday bags, shopping bags, and much much more! When […]
Get ready for the new semester with top large backpacks for college from JPNY! From the classics in […]
A Builford Explorer Rucksack is the perfect heavy duty bag for Santa’s long night! Everyone knows about Santa’s […]
“Holiday gift ideas for your loved ones!” ‘Tis the season of giving they say, but really it seems […]
Super sleek backpacks for work to get you a headstart on 2019! They say it’s the most wonderful […]
Which travel bags are you taking this holiday season? Many people bemoan the rush and hassle (and price) […]
When you google search “vintage waxed canvas satchels,” all the image results seem to more or less look […]
The Vogatha Hera Backpack is cute, eco-friendly, and easy to carry. While it is a smaller size, it […]
Men’s canvas tote bags from Drilleys so the guys can join in the fun! Eco-friendly totes have traditionally […]
Everyday urban backpacks from the same geniuses that brought you Manhattan Portage. The designer of MP has his […]
Waxed canvas almost always brings a lovely vintage flavor, but you almost never find small backpacks in the […]
For some people, winter is the time when you want to hunker down and never move again. But […]
The JPNY 1112 model makes wonderful backpacks for high school students. They’re fun enough to brighten up the […]
This Thanksgiving, remember to give thanks to the planet by packing up your feast with eco friendly totes! […]
The Builford Classic Backpack is a great option for long and short travels. Recently, a friend went to […]
What’s this? Work bags for women that don’t try to be men’s bags? That are stylish and elegant, […]
Since its origin, the heart of JPNY backpacks was the 1000D Cordura Plus Nylon. But this year, the […]
Builford’s newest women’s backpack further proves the brand’s versatility. If there was ever any doubt, it’s clear waxed […]
This all-new style from JPNY is the next best business backpack. But wait, you may say, that photo […]
Happy Halloween! It’s the spookiest time of year, and people of all ages can find something to enjoy […]
These top quality waxed canvas backpacks for students give you a unique style! Builford rucksacks have a vintage […]
Believe it or not, Halloween is only a week away. Where on earth does time go? One second the leaves […]
JPNY has done it again. This brand has always produced the coolest backpacks for students. Now they are […]
A couple years back when the first canvas totes came out, they were all the rage. Everyone called […]
Waxed canvas hiking backpacks are the best choice for cooler weather hikes. The heavier-duty material really shows its […]
In my last post, I wrote about a summer of travel with the JPNY Tanker Backpack. As amazing […]
Over the past two months, I’ve been on the move. Okay, it hasn’t been exactly all over the […]
Springtime is the time to move, and there’s no better way than with JPNY messenger bags. These all-purpose, […]
X marks the spot, and Builford is the name of the feared pirate! This vintage luxury brand offers […]
Drilley’s is one brand that takes its mission as an eco friendly brand very seriously. The brand does […]
Builford backpacks aren’t perfect. As much as we try to make them so, sometimes something goes wrong. Sometimes […]
Fashionable vintage-style waxed canvas purses from top waxwear brand, Builford. Although waxed canvas is primarily associated with outdoor […]
What are the best bags for students you know? While of course there are as many bags for […]
Put together, the terms waxed canvas haversack themselves sound vintage. Actually, that’s because they are. “Haversack” precedes waxed […]
Brighten up your day with a splash of color from this fire engine red fashion backpack from Vogatha! […]
It’s a wonderful time in history, when eco women’s bags and backpacks are so stylish! Now you don’t […]
Diversion: Focusing on one thing to hide or cover something else. Focusing on JPNY large student backpacks is […]
What mysteries and adventures does 2018 hold? With a Builford Discovery Rucksack you’ll be ready for it all. […]
Whether it’s literally a sleigh ride in the snow or not, a JPNY backpack will take you through […]
Whether you are mistletoeing or sweating out the summer, there’s never a bad time for a Builford waxed […]
A shopping tote for the many states of holiday shopping! Maybe you love choosing gifts, finding the perfect […]
The right school backpack: durable and practical, fashionable, or easy to use? Which of these qualities is the […]
Everyone needs good work bags. But even better are bags that are both stylish and professional. And even […]
Fall camping backpacks: your ticket to a world beyond the city, beyond the human crush of modernity. A […]
When it comes to eco fashion, “eco women’s handbags” is not a term you’ll often hear. There are […]
Trying to find a good student backpack brand is tough in today’s over-saturated market. Many people probably just […]
It all started with a family business of waxed canvas handicraft. The Martexin family has been making waxed […]
Ethical fashion for healthy choices – one gorgeous bag at a time. The world has gone mad. Some […]
There are few brands that demonstrate as much innovation at JPNY bags and backpacks. Over the years, JPNY […]
If you’re already familiar with Builford, these women’s waxed canvas bags might not be unexpected at all. But […]
Finding men’s waxed backpacks that walk the right line between tough and fashionable. Now that’s a combination you […]
Take advantage of street markets with this summer shopping bag from Drilleys! I have to admit: I don’t […]
While some of us take summer as the time to stay indoors with the A/C on full blast, […]
Every day is throwback Thursday at Builford, and this new waxed canvas haversack is no exception. From the […]
Heading out this summer? This weekend waxed canvas duffle from Builford is a great choice for shorter trips. […]
Yesterday, I put one of my Vogatha eco canvas totes down, and then I dragged it around the […]
Most backpacks, be it a student backpack, a travel backpack, or hiking backpack, more or less look the […]
This waxed canvas camera bag will help you capture the magic of the summer! There are moments in […]
What on earth are ethical leather handbags? Many brands do it differently, but in the case of Vogatha, […]
Sometimes you need a change of pace. Sometimes a backpack is too bulky. Or maybe you need a […]
One of the most consistent comments we receive about Builford is how natural our waxed canvas portfolios and […]
I’ve written a few times on this blog about the Builford Camera Bag. It’s the first of its […]
Here’s the summer women’s bags trend I’d like to see: everything eco, top to bottom. I know of […]
It’s always behind me, but it’s not my shadow. It carries my life, but it’s not my heart. […]
There’s nothing better than kicking off those sweaty sneakers and slipping on summer shoes for the first time. […]
In this modern existence, why are vintage bags so darn appealing? As slick and sleek and robotic as […]
Is it time to change college backpacks? It’s almost spring break, if not already, for many students. Midterms […]
These days I have a fair amount of short trips for work. They last about 4-5 days and […]
Ask any teenager, and they will probably tell you that being responsible is not cool. But I’m pretty […]
JPNY high school backpacks are more than a backpack, they’re a promise. These utilitarian packs aren’t just water […]
In a world as driven by education and college degrees as it is, high school is for many […]
The greatest puzzle of eco fashion: How do you get from this? To this? That […]
At Builford, the big exploring, outdoor-style backpacks usually get all the love. That makes sense — people prefer […]
New York style urban student backpacks from popular label JPNY! These staunchly utilitarian bags are some of the […]
There are few brands that pull off waxwear fashion quite like Builford, and there’s no better example than […]
Take a good thing, and make it better. That’s how you make great things. At least, that’s the […]
There are many advantages of going for student messenger bags as opposed to backpacks. When I was in […]
Take your passion for photography to the next level in 2017 with the Builford Waxed Canvas Camera Bag […]
As we sign off for the holiday weekend, all of us here at Vogatha would like to say […]
Since you’ve seen a million “gift ideas!” posts over the last two months, let me add this first: […]
This blog post is backwards. I mean, this time of year, all anyone is writing about (and okay, […]
It’s very true that waxed canvas is most often associated with outdoors and heavy-duty equipment. With that said, […]
New York City: snowy Times Square, 5th Avenue at night, Central Park strolls. Movies and dreams are made […]
Shopping is a stressful time. This year, how about making it a little less stressful with eco shopping […]
Shopping for the holidays can be stressful at best and infuriating at worst. We all know what it’s […]
John Peters New York’s most consistently top-selling laptop backpack is the 1250 Flap Backpack. There’s a reason for […]
Over the summer, Vogatha had some exciting new products come out. The brand decided to make a deeper […]
At Builford, we love autumn. It’s one of the most beautiful seasons, and we think it’s one of […]
When I was in school, I remember the fall as being full of mixed feelings. On the one […]
It’s been a busy year for all three of our main brands, Builford, John Peters New York, and […]
You may have noticed this blog has been a little less active these past few weeks. That’s because […]
Innovation is the buzzword for the decade. Everyone wants to innovate, but the thing is, many “innovations” really aren’t […]
That’s right, folks. It’s the first of July, somehow, and we’re heading into a long weekend with the […]
That’s not quite how the song goes, is it? The living is easy in summertime, but you can […]
Although we are still four days away from the official beginning of summer, I think it’s safe to […]
There’s an old song that says “June is bustin’ out all over!” These days summer comes a little […]
Since it was first built, since the first skyscrapers went up and the Lady of Liberty was placed […]
It may be true that the singularly most useful bag ever invented is the backpack. However, those of […]
Last year it seemed like tote bags were all the rage. I couldn’t go anywhere without seeing the […]
Student backpacks aren’t necessarily known for their style. They’re meant to be practical and usually that involves sacrificing […]
What’s in a bag? The answer is simple: what you need. At least, that’s the hope. Bags are […]
Wanna get away? With all due respect to the marketing geniuses at Southwest for such a memorable line, […]
Backpacks are the standard equipment for students, but let’s be real: sometimes you just don’t want to lug […]
There are a lot of reasons to choose a waxed canvas backpack for outdoors activities such as trekking […]
Pitching student backpacks isn’t always easy, because generally speaking the consensus seems to be that if you’ve seen […]
What’s the big deal about waxed canvas, and why does it make such a difference in quality bags […]
There are many things that we need from school backpacks, such as space and organization. But there’s really […]
It’s easy enough to make a bag, add some leather, and call it high quality. It’s also easy […]
What do you need to know about John Peters New York? John Peters New York is the brain […]
There are two very simple truths about Spring: 1) It is a beautiful time of year where being […]
Almost everyone has a tote bag these days. And why not? They’re super practical and lightweight. But there […]
If the year was a week and January was Monday, then April would be Wednesday (you can check […]
Yesterday I was walking home with my roommate and her boyfriend and muttering about how heavy my backpack […]
Over the course of the semester, bags get worn and broken, zippers break, material tears. But finding good big […]
Waxed canvas isn’t a very well-known fabric and it’s most assumed to be used for outdoors, backpacking equipment. […]
Waxed canvas. That’s an outdoors thing, right? Kind of tough, stiff fabric good for camping? It’s an easy […]
For some of us, this is a great time of year, full of the first warm days of […]
I’m not sure exactly why I naturally associate Vogatha with Sunday in my mind. Something about the idea […]
It’s pop quiz Thursday, only without the quiz part, because 1) I’m not that mean, and 2) pop […]
— 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A backpack is just a backpack, right? And it’s always been just a backpack, right? Wrong. Backpacks weren’t […]
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 […]
Roses are red, violets are blue…picking out a special gift for her on Valentine’s can be stressful. Jewelry […]
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 […]
Let’s take a poll: what do you think makes a good school backpack? There are a few things […]
I remember winters in New York City. Lots of rain and bone-deep wind chills off the Hudson. Snow […]