A classy bag for the a classy individual – the Yuketen Mailman Bag.
Based on the bags used by the U.S. Postal Service in the 30s and 40s, it’s made of the highest quality American leather (which will age naturally) and features hand-pounded/sanded copper rivets, an additional back pocket, an inside pocket organiser, a main-compartment divider, dual-ply leather main flap and a genuine brass closure buckle.
Not cheap (as you might expect) at £284.99.
Find out more at the Oi Polloi website
As you might expect from a company called 16 Bit, vintage gaming is very much the focus – with products like the Tetris messenger bag.
It’s just one of a range that also includes PacMan and a Nintendo NES controller, all ideal for carrying anything from a laptop or daily essentials through to your vintage gaming collection (should you wish to carry on a theme).
Two large pockets are available for storage, there’s a strap for your shoulder and the inside has a bright contrast fabric.
Available for 16 Bit’s Etsy store, you can pick one up for $48, which is around £24.
Find out more at the 16 Bit Etsy website
We all seem to be growing our own fruit and vegetables these days. If you don’t believe me, give you local council a call and ask about the waiting list for an allotment – you’ll be talking years rather than months. But that’s good news for retailers of gardening goods – like the Allotment Shop.
The Allotment Shop specialises in retro/vintage gardening gear – everything from tools to garden accessories and bird feeders. And they also have this rather cool Allotment Shop Jute Shopping Bag.
Handmade in the UK, it features a ‘cheeky’ vintage image and slogan, gingham heart detail, long handles and a large capacity for carrying your shopping. Cheap too – just £3.
Here’s two things you might not know – firstly, Spanish lollipop maker Chupa Chups is celebrating its 50th anniversary and secondly, its famous daisy logo was the work of Salvador Dali. And to celebrate the former, Chupa Chups is launching a 50th anniversary collection of retro bags, featuring the original logo created by the latter.
The range consists of a shoulder bag (above), utility bag, handheld bowling bag and purse (see over the page for images of the rest of the bags). All are inspired by the 1970s and are available in the original four colours of the lollipops.
They launch on July 1st, with prices ranging from £15 to £30.
Chupa Chips website
Well, Wimbledon is almost upon us – and if this was the mid 1970s, your average tennis pro would be walking out on court with something like this Dunlop Gym Bag.
These days, that Green Flash design is less about tennis and more of an all-rounder – for the gym or just for a weekend away. It has a large central storage area, lower pocket, contrasting pipe trim and double handles.
Not that expensive either – £30.
If the vintage Olympics bags we featured yesterday weren’t high-end enough for you, the Dior Homme Coated Canvas messenger bag could fit the bill.
Similar to the Dior Homme bowling bag we covered some time back, it’s a classic messenger bag, with its retro-styled looks enhanced by a simple black finish – although the label tags will tell everyone you’ve paid through the nose for it.
The bag also has a natural trim, zip pocket, dogtooth lining and an adjustable shoulder strap. As you’ve probably guessed, not cheap at £605.
Find out more at the Browns website
