Stanley & Son’s, purveyors of fine bags and work aprons have got together with accessory designers The Hill-Side to produce these blanket bags. Turning lining inside out, the front features a good sized dyed leather pocket with matching 12oz leather handles.  The interior is 100% cotton canvas and everything is held together with Kick-pressed rivets with leather washers. Sewing machine purists will be happy to learn these are created on a vintage Singer single needle machines. This is a Hickorees exclusive so head on over for more.

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North Sea continue their march to accessory glory with another addition to the collection. A simple canvas holdall with a nautical feel (well, it’s trimmed with navy), they have enlisted the skills of a long established Belgian craftsman.

Using leather from English tannery Sedgwicks, everything is constructed by a small saddlery firm. As with all things from this label, expect sturdy, hard-wearing goodness with this carrier – those rubber handles mean business. More at North Sea.

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Defy Bags works under the “Old material, new ideas” motto. Their bags source various vintage and deadstock textiles to produce ready to use  messenger and tote bags. Their Bowery Bag, shown above, is one of their popular forms. Made from vintage WWII era military canvas and old stock Horween leather, the Bowery bag will hold up under most conditions. Made in the U.S.A. for those that are asking. Find them online at Defy Bags for $178.

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TOMS is known for doing some great things, especially their “One for One” deal: for every pair of TOMS shoes that are purchased, the company donates one pair of shoes to a child in need. When it comes to kids, we all need to do our best to assist the future. We’ve been walking and working in the TOMS desert boots for some a minute and while they may not be the most styled of footwear, the casual comfort of the lightweight finish has made then pleasant to wear. The outsole is very bare, keeping you low to the ground with an almost barefoot appeal. As for the price point, they will not break the bank. Worth a look if you are hunting for the bare essentials in a shoe.

Photography: Jeff Carvalho/Selectism.com

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Holiday collection have been around for ages. They bring that little boost of freshness to lines in the middle of their autumn and winter offerings; specially tailored for the holiday shopper needing to bring the new to the gifting. Imogene + Willie, one of those small companies making classic garments with the blue collar worker in mind, brings a short series which includes duck canvas utility trousers, plaid shirts, wool vests, and a camouflage overshirt that works for me – at least. Dig through the looks and discover something new from Imogene + Willie.

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Some coming soon carriers from Makr. These guys never disappoint and although we don’t know many messengers down on the farm we’d happily transport our valuables in these cross body canvas bags. Flap front, two leather straps, 4 inside pockets and top handle. Pre-order yours here.

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Amsterdam’s Tenue de Nimes continue to develop special project for their clients. The lastest is a 12 run of duck canvas jeans with the help of William Krol at Tender Co. Whole dyed cotton fabric as used in the production phase of the jeans. The weight comes in at 15oz – the same weight canvas used in tarp and sea bag production.

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Heavily branded bags generally make us feel a bit uncomfortable but Stanley and Sons hand screen printed logo is just so well designed that we’d be happily make an exception. 22oz canvas, heavy leather handles and Kick-pressed rivets, find them over at Hickorees.

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MAKR drops a small selection of duck canvas bags which are a refreshing take in the space. The carryall is formed from natural duck canvas and brown Horween latigo leather. This is a personal item of course. It fits into just about anyone’s day look. Simply a solid carryall.

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Argentina fans will appreciate this new canvas bag from Carga hand-made in Buenos Aires. It is hand-made from “single piece #10 “Cabeza de Toro” industrial-grade canvas:” “bull’s head” tough. We like that it holds its shape well. Carga is producing 200 units on the canvas tote. Enjoy.

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