backpack

A Neat Holiday Backpack from The Cambridge Satchel Company

Just before I left for my summer break, the Cambridge Satchel Company got in touch to ask if we’d like to wear-test some of its new styles. Nice timing, as I was wondering what bag to take on my holidays.… Read More Read More

More backpacks, from Catherine Aitken

Remember our recent backpack research? (and here). I am still delighted with my Shinola purchase, but this lovely Harris Tweed one from Edinburgh based designer Catherine Aitken, recently caught my attention. It’s called the Wanderlust 4Way and cleverly switches between… Read More Read More

Backpack research part three: the Shinola mini backpack

*UPDATE* 13th November 2014. The good news is that Shinola has opened a store in London (Newburgh St) and has a UK site, so my back pack is now available here. I thought I’d up date you on the back… Read More Read More

Backpack research, part two

I’ve still not found my perfect back pack, despite Jane’s informative post, but the subject is clearly one close to your hearts, dear readers, as you got busy over twitter and the comments thread with some great suggestions. I’m listing… Read More Read More

Backpacks for grown ups

When Amanda was told last week that the pain in her neck was not in fact, caused by her her husband and teenagers (sorry boys – I couldn’t resist!) but by wearing her bag across her shoulders – she was… Read More Read More

Gary Graham, New York designer (one for you Kate Bush, if you’re reading)

I’m in New York this week so just a quick post today, showing you inside the fabulous Gary Graham Tribeca store. You’ve got to love a designer that gives you animal headed mannequins set in a festive pine forest. My… Read More Read More

GrownUpCore: The impact older women have had on fashion

We’ve gone a bit back-to-school-homework-topics with our approach to fashion discussion this week on TWR. Jane’s show-and-tell post yesterday questioned the relevance of designers who still produce clothes better suited to an over-sexed Barbie than today’s modern female. Today I’m… Read More Read More

A new bag love: The Original Satchel Store

How many handbags do you have? I thought I had enough hand bags, well I DO have more than enough bags, but then The Original Satchel Store sent along this soft leather tote bag for us to consider. As it… Read More Read More

One useful thing to buy from Gudrun Sjödén

As I write, the weather here in London is as close to perfect for an early spring day as is imaginable. There are no clouds in the sky, the sun is warm and the blossom is bursting out all over… Read More Read More

We love: Goodordering bags

If you ride a bike, push a buggy or simply negotiate your way around town with shopping and a laptop, you will understand the need for a practical and stylish bag. Not always that easy to come by, bike panniers… Read More Read More