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Mission Workshop designs and manufactures weatherproof roll-top messenger bags and backpacks, cycling apparel that function both on and off the bicycle. Mission Workshops products are designed and manufactured with purpose and to withstand the harshest conditions.

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Any store that bills itself as “solutions for the modern gentlemen” better have the goods to back it up – On The Fly does. Ray-Ban sunglasses, Bills Khakis (according to GQ the “Pants of the Gods”), Xikar cigar swag and Wurkin Stiffs cufflinks – just to name a few.

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These days, the bag you carry says as much about you as the car you drive. If you’re looking to replace the delightfully tacky, yet unrefined air your current duffel, weekender or overnight bag gives off with something more elegant and refined, Blue Claw Co. is where you start. Ballistic nylon meets imported leather in each Made in the USA Blue Claw Co. bag in the line that includes every type of bag you’d ever need to travel. They’re business class for bags.

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Blackbird Ballard

Need new threads and willing to pay a little ...

Need new threads and willing to pay a little more for quality and a name? Then Blackbird Ballard has everything you need: denim from APC, the newest Robert Geller collection, and Smart Turnout NATO straps. Tread carefully though, it’s damn near impossible to buy just one thing here.

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Killspencer

Killspencer is the high-end design equivalent...

Killspencer is the high-end design equivalent of the military – and employs many of the same “milspec” components to create bags as utilitarian and versatile as they are expensive and gorgeous.

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Jack Spade

If you want an uncompromising, made to last, ...

If you want an uncompromising, made to last, looks-as-good-as-it-costs way to tote your gear in style, you want Jack Spade. Canvas, tarpaulin and nylon never looked this good.

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Filson

Filson is - quite simply - the only name that...

Filson is – quite simply – the only name that matters when it comes to outerwear. Coats and jackets that aren’t so much designed as they are engineered. So well, in fact, that you’ll end up passing it down to your children’s, children’s, children.

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Asos

Asos bills itself as "The Online Fashion Stor...

Asos bills itself as “The Online Fashion Store” and after looking at their impressive list of brands (Alexander McQueen, DSquared2, Tom Ford – just to name a few) and their own Asos line you’ll agree. It’s online style shopping at H&M prices.

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Booq

Booq defies convention when it comes to bags,...

Booq defies convention when it comes to bags, and names. With pockets for phones and cables, ballistic nylon exteriors, and Terralinq bag location, Booq is the bag you want for your iPad or laptop if you want a bag that’s made with out of the box thinking.

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Flight 001

When you travel, there are a number of things...

When you travel, there are a number of things you never knew you needed and Flight 001 sells them all. Neck pillows, travel Monopoly, and perfectly sized carry-on bottles so you never have to throw out your expensive hair products again.

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Hlaska

What started as strictly wallets and bags has...

What started as strictly wallets and bags has expanded into a complete line of daily use essentials. While the price tag at Hlaska might make some wary, the quality of their work (100% Italian leather, custom hardwear, different fits) guarantees you’ll have your billfold, card case, or messenger long enough to pass on to your kids.

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MAKR

MAKR might only make a few different products...

MAKR might only make a few different products but that’s because each wallet and bag is handcrafted and is more a usable work of art than an accessory. Since each piece is produced in varying dyes but small quantities you’ll never have to worry about someone else having the same piece of art.

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Mulholland

Mulholland is luxury leather goods. If you ab...

Mulholland is luxury leather goods. If you absolutely have to have an alligator briefcase, leather practive putter hole, or a deerskin shave kit – and cost is an afterthought – the only place you’re going is Mulholland.

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Supermarket

The Whole Foods of online shopping - small am...

The Whole Foods of online shopping – small amounts of product from a bunch of designers you have never heard of. Much like Etsy (but “hipper”), Supermarket connects you directly to independent designers who are willing to sell you everything from homemade ties to letterpress coasters.

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Chrome

Chrome manufactures messenger bags and urban ...

Chrome manufactures messenger bags and urban cycling gear designed to survive the daily abuse of bicycle messengers worldwide. Their products are created to endure biking ten hours a day in the rain, mud, snow, and grit.

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Mission Workshop

Mission Workshop designs and manufactures wea...

Mission Workshop designs and manufactures weatherproof roll-top messenger bags and backpacks, cycling apparel that function both on and off the bicycle. Mission Workshops products are designed and manufactured with purpose and to withstand the harshest conditions.

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Flight 001

For over 10 years now Flight 001 has been sco...

For over 10 years now Flight 001 has been scouring the globe for products as functional and unique as the travelers that frequent the stores. When not curating the best travel products in the world, Flight 001 has and continues to develop travel products for the world.

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Hard Graft

If you own a gadget of any kind - particularl...

If you own a gadget of any kind – particularly iDevices – you need to know Hard Graft. Using an iconic combination of vegetable tanned leather and 100% wool, Hard Graft creates some of the most ingenious cases for iPhones, iPads, laptops and even wallets for your gadgets and credit cards.

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Temple Bags

With the amount of stuff you carry around on ...

With the amount of stuff you carry around on a regular basis a bag isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. It doesn’t matter if you need a laptop case or an iPad bag, if you want vintage you want Temple Bags.

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Brooklyn Industries

Like an upscale, won't fall apart after one w...

Like an upscale, won’t fall apart after one washing version of H&M, Brooklyn Industries integrates that special brand of New York style into bags and clothing that feel as good on you as they do on your wallet.

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Blue Claw Co.

These days, the bag you carry says as much ab...

These days, the bag you carry says as much about you as the car you drive. If you’re looking to replace the delightfully tacky, yet unrefined air your current duffel, weekender or overnight bag gives off with something more elegant and refined, Blue Claw Co. is where you start. Ballistic nylon meets imported leather in each Made in the USA Blue Claw Co. bag in the line that includes every type of bag you’d ever need to travel. They’re business class for bags.

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Alchemy Goods

Instead of turning lead into gold, the guys a...

Instead of turning lead into gold, the guys at Alchemy Goods turn discarded bike innertubes into two things – bags and wallets. Throw in some real world usability and you end up with a product that will make you look and feel good.

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Billykirk

Billykirk is handmade leather wallets, belts,...

Billykirk is handmade leather wallets, belts, and bags with quality second to none and a vintage inspired modern design.

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Karmaloop

Looking good didn't used to be the easiest th...

Looking good didn’t used to be the easiest thing to do, but thanks to the Internet and Karmaloop you’re not shit out of luck anymore. With Karmaloop you get access to some of the best brands (Artful Dodger, Nixon, Tretorn) without leaving your chair. Not being an Abercrombie Zombie has never been so easy.

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Need Supply

If you're in the market for premium denim you...

If you’re in the market for premium denim you Need Supply. Named one of the top denim retailers in the world, Need Supply isn’t just hooking you up with the likes of Levi’s, Cheap Monday, and RVCA denim, they also have things like Rachel Comey shoes and Herschel Supply Co. bags.

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Nixon

Nixon makes some awesome watches, but you alr...

Nixon makes some awesome watches, but you already knew that. What you might not have known is that Nixon also has a massive collection of bags, belts, wallets, and headphones engineered and produced with the same good looks and attention to detail.

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Gilt Man

The worst kept secret since In-N-Out’s secr...

The worst kept secret since In-N-Out’s secret menu is the latest in a long list of “members-only” sale sites with one goal in mind – hook you up with the latest and greatest at a fraction of the cost. We’re talking Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Nooka, Calvin Klein, and Modern Amusement. Every day it’s chock full of stuff you would buy anyway, but check in daily at 11am CDT and you can save up to 70%.

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On The Fly

Any store that bills itself as "solutions for...

Any store that bills itself as “solutions for the modern gentlemen” better have the goods to back it up – On The Fly does. Ray-Ban sunglasses, Bills Khakis (according to GQ the “Pants of the Gods”), Xikar cigar swag and Wurkin Stiffs cufflinks – just to name a few.

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Reload Bags

A collection of bags by messengers, for messe...

A collection of bags by messengers, for messengers, Reload gives you a blank canvas and a palette on which to paint your bag masterpiece. It’s Platinum to the everyday messenger’s Chrome.

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