The debut collection of Dynchav is very interesting and well-crafted. Their products are simple and detail in the same time. I’ve fallen in love with their tote bag, which has a magnificent illustration on it.

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Sydney based label Virr believe that the company you carry, or more over, the accessories you carry have the power to define you. Virr’s classical, handcrafted leather totes, shoes and bags have that old world charm that makes modern metros and fashionistas week at the knees.

If you ever needed proof that money can’t buy taste, here it is. Designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton, this designer rubbish bag will set you back US$1,960. Can’t wait to see the knock-offs!

UK-based charity, Bottletop, whom we interviewed a while back, have a quirky line of products for sale on their website, including their flagship ring-pull bags. The bags are made by a community group in Salvador, Brazil, and then distributed throughout the world by Bottletop and their partner in the project, Fenchurch. The proceeds from this are then channelled back into health-related educational programmes in the community — one of many blighted by AIDS in Latin America.

Now this is fun! Produced in Australia, Limedrop Duffel Bags come in five colourways: Black, Yellow and Blue, PVC Lycra, Mirrorball Black and Metallic Silver and can be worn as backpacks or shoulder bags.

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The original Lomography Sidekick bag has had a revamp. Though it still maintains its 2-in-1 design, it now houses a smaller section to comfortably hold compact cameras, and a larger compartment for all the other things you need. It also fits your laptops. Oh, and the exterior is made from 100% water-resistant TPE. Fun!

Now I’m sure you think you’ve got better things to talk about than storing vegetables in your fridge. Well, that was until you heard what the designer for Bruno Super Deluxe was up too. This Boston-based label is redefining mushroom and garlic storage as we know it by creating reusable bags for vegies that just aren’t used to this kind of attention. Sealed in an unbleached cotton cocoon of goodness, your vegies will be blissfully unaware of any suspicious smelling surroundings. And with original Bruno designs screen printed onto them, they’re just what you need to spruce up the interior of your fridge. Stocking up your shelves has never looked better.

Very Cheap Bag totes are eco-friendly and made from 100 percent unbleached cotton. They’re sturdy, yet lightweight. We love them, and think you will too. So we have them for sale in our online store for less than nine dollars.

Incase, makers of innovative bags and cases, has partnered with the cool art magazine Arkitip to create the appropriately named, Curated by Arkitip. The ongoing project delivers artistically embellished Apple-focused products to users who have an appreciation for the creative arts and technology. The Curated by Arkitip series launches with the KRINK Sleeve, a limited-edition collaborative effort between Incase, Arkitip and artist KR, creator of KRINK, a line of handmade inks and markers. KR’s products gained notoriety through their association with his work on the street, the studio and his dripping ink aesthetics.

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XSProject is a design effort finding new ways of utilizing consumer waste to create fresh products, reduce trash and provide new livelihood opportunities. This messenger style laptop bag gets you noticed without broadcasting to everyone what you may have inside. Each bag measures 10 x 31 x 39 cm on the outside and has a zippered front pocket. It fits up to a 15-inch screen laptop in the padded sleeve and still has room and pockets for your mobile gear and files. This version of the bag has black nylon lining and a 4.5 cm wide shoulder strap for carrying comfort. The XS artisans cut, select and stitch together pieces of plastic packaging waste to design a unique patchwork pattern for each Carpal Tunnel Syndrome bag. You will see packaging of brands of detergents, cooking oil, toothpaste, and drink pouches from Indonesia which otherwise end up clogging landfills. It’s a process that takes time and attention to detail but results in an original piece of wearable art.

You may already be aware of Marimekko, a leading Finnish textile and clothing design company responsible for interior decoration textiles, bags and other accessories. Chances are some of you have a throw cushion or two with their bold signature poppy print. What I never realized was the range and scale of their product collections: from collaborations with designers from all around the globe to strong and distinctive product design and high end fashion. [check out also the 2Modern interior design website]

Our good friends over at Jeremyville recently unveiled a new sketchel in their ongoing series of baggage art — where illustration meets fashion meets art meets a warm shoulder to carry it on. The unisex ‘Beck vs Gauckler vs sketchel’ features the creative input of Paris-based artist Genevieve Gauckler and is big enough to fit a 15-inch ibook laptop in. You can buy them through the newly launched Lost At E Minor online store.