Staff Picks

What began as an on the rocks relationship born of necessity during a 3 week jaunt, crisscrossing western and eastern Europe, has transformed into an even keel, best buddy/bag story that has the both of us (myself and my shoulder bag) swearing off back packs to anyone who will listen.

To summarize, I am in love with the Tumi T-Tech Flow Flap Body Bag (style #5123). The back pocket carries my magazines. The main compartment, I-pod, book, camera, sunglasses and when called upon, has even accommodated a bottle of wine. Not a use I ever intended for the bag I assure you, but nonetheless unbelievably handy, unbelievably often. Underneath the front flap, I have collected city guides, subway times and museum brochures. The small pocket in front of that is where I keep my hotel card, a cab company card, my Canada direct calling card and pens. The small zipped pocket on the very front of the bag is where change is collected and small bills kept, so when stopping for a liter of beer in the English Garden in downtown München, I don’t need to flash my wallet.

It’s always at my side. It always looks good.

There seems to be no end to the amount I can fit in it. I like the different zip pockets so I can keep track of my keys, cell phone, etc. It is made of rip-stop sailcloth nylon, and because it has no hardware, it is almost weightless, yet very durable. Being that it’s a soft slouchy bag, when you put it down, it doesn’t fall over which makes it very convenient to put on your lap when out for dinner or at a movie, etc. If you don’t want to put it on the floor, don’t worry it’s washable! It’s also great for shopping, as it is also expandable so will hold yet more “stuff”! If you want your hands free, you can wear it over your shoulder or make the shoulder strap longer
and put it over your head and cross your body.

I always use it for traveling and often pack another color, flat in my suitcase.

LeSportsac comes in many different solid colors as well as many cool patterns! Just a great casual versatile bag.

I've been told to pick my favorite thing, but I'm picking my two favorite things. Just because the bagman can.

My first favorite thing is the Hartmann 20” carry-on in their walnut tweed. I just think this bag is so classy and classic that I'm trying to talk my wife into letting me take one home.

The other thing that I think is so neat is the new Wallpaper City Guides we have. Really smart pictures and write ups of the best shopping, dining and sightseeing the worlds greatest cities have to offer a tourist. I like my food, and the restaurants they show off make me want to pack my bags.

I don't even own a computer, never mind a laptop, but ACME MADE bags are so funky and fun looking they are my pick for favorite.

Many of our customers don't want bags that resemble an ordinary boring laptop bag and these definitley don't. The textiles they use are always changing, and while alot of our customers are fans of the Paul Smith stripes, I think I'm more partial to the enviro friendly Eco-stripe. Fashion leads to success, don't you know! 

I have chosen the Italian brand Mandarina Duck's “Moon Tracolla” shoulder bag as my favorite bag in the store.

Not only is it a very stylish shoulder bag, it is VERY lightweight for a leather bag, making it really great for travel. The leather is smooth through the front flap but accented with suede trim and classy pieces of branded hardware. The front zippered pocket fits a passport and boarding pass or glasses and phone. A very unique feature which most flap over bags do not have, is that the main compartment is zippered.

Lastly, Mandarina Duck's color choice is great. They've chosen a rich cognac, making this a leather shoulder bag appropriate for any season, so that you can really maximize its use!

I have a new favorite pen! The LAMY Pico writes like a quality pen should, but folds down to fit the front pocket of my jeans perfectly. A really great design. I'm a big fan of the matte black.

1. Very well made and reliable
2. Lightweight
3. Easy to pack
4. If it ever gets damaged Briggs always supplies parts in a speedy manner

I think it is EXTREMELY stylish and comes in great colors! I think it can work for alot of women as both a business case and handbag in one. I really like the idea you can buy co-ordinating  pieces like wallets, portfolios etc.

In my opinion, it's one of the nicest womens bags out there.