Cool Hunting

Studio Visit: Ting
A few weeks back, we posted a round-up of the bags for guys we most liked the look of, and at the very top of the list were those from London-based Ting. As a result, founding designer Inghua Ting got in touch and invite us round to her West End atelier for a visit. Tucked away behind Savile Row, the studio is stuffed full...

Kimchi
Kimchi, a London-based line of accessories, pulls it off with a collection of leather goods printed with their own nature-inspired patterns. Flowers and leaves intertwined with delicate sweeping lines and curlicues adorn wallets, coin purses, clutches, shoulder bags, and belts. Many designs feature metallic overlays, hand-printed details, and pockets and most are made from supple leathers cut in modern, appealing shapes. You can order through...

12 Bags for Guys
From tricked-out messengers to a rebirth of the proper satchel, men's bags are experiencing a design evolution and losing their stigma as sitcom fodder. Evolving to accomodate the gadget- (or diaper-) toting needs of the modern male, we've rounded-up 12 of our favorite daybags. Ting Small Canvas Satchel Inghua Ting set up her company in London in 2000 after graduating from the Royal College...

Conphorm Bags
This new anthropomorphic accessory by Conphorm is in keeping with the California-based company's mission to reveal the "inherent relationships between structure and function." Constructed of pressed felt made from excess factory material (mostly wool), the "Carry" bag lays completely flat when unzipped for easy storage and dry cleaning, and when zipped it turns into a smiling face with numerous possible functions. Available with orange...