Remember that student project by Nicomede Talavera we first showcased back in June? He did a series of bags for Eastpak if you recall. Well, that collection looks to have entered a commercial production run exclusive to Selfridges in London. Eight to twelve units of each bag will be available for purchase.

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The Snobs look over the latest collection of backpacks and day bags from the Kris van Assche collection for Eastpak. Spring 2012 looks to offer another great collection of options for the gents and women. “he new Eastpak by KRISVANASSCHE Collection consists of backpacks, messenger bags, helmet tote bags and smaller pouches as well, each coming in a series of colors.” 11 styles in all are found in the collection.

In the early part of 2011 we briefly introduced the Kris van Assche x Easpak Autumn/Winter collaboration, eagerly anticipating its release. Now, as the range begins to appear at various retailers on and offline, we thought it time to provide focus on one of the key items from the line, the classic rucksack.

The nylon rucksack comes in a trio of warm autumnal shades; a medley of browns and burnt orange sit alongside cooler accents in the form of grey shoulder straps with silver coloured hardware. The bag introduces the elegant, minimal house-style of KvA atop a typically Eastpak silhouette, boasting multiple pockets, a removable document holder and an interesting key clip. The clip, though a small accent, acts as a terribly symbolic addition to the piece – merging contemporary style with great functionality. Now available at Diverse Clothing. -jr

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EASTPAK is set to release a new 10 bag collection with Central Saint Martins School’s, Nicomede Talavera: their first with an undergraduate since working with “Christopher Shannon and follows in the footsteps of designers Gaspard Yurkevich, Rick Owens and Raf Simons who have also collaborated with the iconic bag and accessories label… The shapes of the bags are created using darts, they have scrunched leather detailing on the straps and handles and each bag also comes with a pony skin wallet attached in colours white, grey or black.”

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EASTPAK comes out of the gates today with a strong bag collection worked over by Kris Van Assche. “For his 13th collection Fall-Winter 2011/2012, KRISVANASSCHE has worked in association with EASTPAK, the brand for bags and rucksacks… An original collaboration where Kris Van Assche captures the codes that make EASTPAK so popular among teenagers and absorbs them into his stylish and sophisticated world, where luxurious details as well as modern masculinity are of the essence. With a strong urban spirit engrained with cool elegance, KVA has created 7 designs available in three combinations of fabrics and colors.”

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Dadwear fans look away now: this one isn’t for you. This is a backpack, but not the kind you usually see over the interwebz. For one, This is in a so-loud-it’s-deafening white and it’s made from PVC, which we understand isn’t one of those ‘rugged’ materials everyone’s clamouring for right now. To put it simply, this is one for the folks who don’t want to be swapping style tips with their dad just yet. Sometimes it’s best to dress your age, not your suit size. (ASOS)

Sometimes hype gets the better of the blogging world. This was especially true with the first Raf Simons for Eastpak collab – which ended up being a bunch of Eastpak bags with a logo and an inflated price tag. Their SS09 collection is much stronger though, as you can see from these canvas tote bags which has just hit Browns.

Check after the jump for detailed pictures.

Get the beige tote here and the navy tote here.

We previewed the DRKSHDW for Eastpak collection from Bread & Butter back in January. More information is now coming in on the collection. We’re told this is the first official co-brand that Rick Owens has undertaken. Mr. Owens mentions that the inspiration for the line comes from the street kids of LA with colors being pulled from the faded and worn elements of army/military wears. Look for the DRKSHDW for Eastpak collection to be dropping in select stores come September 2009. 

More detailed views of the DRKSHDW for Eastpack Autumn/Winter 2009 after the jump.

Buck have an interesting interview up with Mark Eley, focusing on his Eastpak collaboration. The interview reveals where the famous print came from, the resurgence of backpacks and his blog tips:

“Dinosaurs and robots, highsnobiety… We were possibly one of the first fashion labels to do a blog. I try not to blog too much about work, it just opens us up and we want to motivate people to do nice work. If they can see that we’re down to earth and realistic with what we do, instead of living some glorious avant-garde lifestyle.”

Read the full interview here.

More from Bread & Butter. “After Raf Simons, Rick Owens is the next high profile design to start working with Eastpak on a bag collection. The line stays very much in the beige and khaki tones in a hemp like material. Of course each piece features the collaboration logo tag. Bags in all sizes and for all purposes are available… They even made a jacket to complement the line.”

More views from the Rick Owens “DRKSHDW” Collection for Eastpak after the jump.