When we first sat down with master leather craftsman Frank Clegg to discuss the idea of creating a leather goods collection, it was an idea not fully formed. Our thought was to start with some basics, but to interpret them in a more luxurious way while still keeping practicality and function front and center. After…
Frank Clegg doesn’t just make leather bags; he crafts heirlooms, one at a time, by hand. While Frank and his small team of craftsmen design and build elegant leather goods under the Frank Clegg Leatherworks name, the workshop also produces exquisite products for some of the most revered of American luxury labels. Frank is an…
OTC has had the chance to test out a couple of bags from the London-based brand knomo . Known for blending organic, contemporary designs with high quality materials and finishes, knomo bags are a great option for everyday use. We’ve spent the past few weeks putting the Kobe messenger and Jackson briefcase through their paces…
This article was originally written in 2010 after Will Lisak, founder of ETWAS Bags first got in touch with OTC. It was in the form of a challenge. Will commented on a post about Jack Bauer’s bag, from the television show “24,” stating that his bag was tougher than Jack’s. After getting to know more…
San Francisco-based Timbuk2 lays claim to inventing the messenger bag. I have heard the same story from Manhattan Portage, New York born and bred, so it’s a good thing that each company has developed it’s own distinctive brand and style. Timbuk2’s three paneled bags have become an iconic talisman to many work-a-day commuters yearning to…
Most of us regularly tote around briefcases, computer or messenger bags, rucksacks and even the odd updated map case. The bag, long a fixation of mine, is a staple in many guys’ lives. And bags seem to be everywhere – more so than in the past, really. We have more to carry around and and…
