Discounted lifestyle accessories
The sales of accessories lifestyle include branded bags, luggage, and headwear: Eastpak backpacks and Got Bag, travelite suitcases, Fred Perry travel bags, Quadra bum bags, Eastpak pouches, Desigual and Guess bags, Kangol berets and New Era caps in Yankees, Knicks, or Patriots colours. These are items that complete an outfit without worrying about sizes.
The finishing touch, at a discounted price.
The backpack Eastpak, from the Padded Pak'r to the Day Office
Eastpak started in 1952 in the Boston area making bags for the US Army, then launched its consumer brand in 1976. Its Padded Pak'r, with padded back and a capacity of twenty-four litres, has become the backpack of choice for high school students and city dwellers. The Day Pak'r adds a padded pocket for a laptop, and the more structured Day Office adds more storage for work. The Orbit, smaller in size, is suitable for kids and light outings, while the Benchmark pouch stores pens and cables. The brand guarantees its bags for thirty years, a promise that speaks to the durability of its fabrics and stitching. Sales are a good time to replace a worn-out bag with its equivalent.
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Béret Kangol and cap New Era: history and head size
Kangol was born in 1938 in Cleator, in the north-west of England, driven by Jacques Spreiregen; its name combines silk, angora, and the wool of its early berets. The kangaroo didn't appear until 1983, because Americans demanded the kangaroo hat. The berets in wool, seamless knit or ventilated Tropic Ventair, are available for all seasons. The New Era caps, featuring logos from the Yankees, Knicks, or Patriots, come in fitted, fixed-size, or adjustable versions. For a fitted cap, you measure your head size with a tape measure, one finger above the eyebrows and ears, and choose the corresponding size.
Cabin suitcase, travel bag or bum bag: travel light
For travel, travelite, a luggage brand founded in Hamburg in 1949, offers wheeled suitcases: the Next Trolley S, cabin-sized, travels with you, while the Air Base Trolley L, larger in size, goes in the hold for long stays. The travel bag Fred Perry Classic Barrel, barrel-shaped, holds the essentials for a weekend and fits in a locker. The bum bag Quadra can be worn at the waist or across the body and keeps passport, phone, and cards handy in stations and airports. Before choosing a cabin suitcase, check the accepted dimensions of your airline, as they vary from one to another.
Bags Got Bag, Desigual and Guess: commitment and style
Got Bag, founded in 2018, makes its bags from collected plastic, according to the brand, on the shores and offshore of the Indonesian island of Java: the Rolltop, with a roll-top closure, is waterproof and works well for biking or travel. Desigual, a Barcelona brand known for its colorful and graphic prints, creates crossbody bags like the Mistral Leiria, which can be worn across the chest and keep hands free. For summer, beach bags Guess, including one model made of woven raffia, carry towels and sunscreen along with the logo of the American brand. The backpack DC Shoes Backsider, finally, brings the skate spirit to the selection.
Frequently asked questions
How to maintain a Eastpak backpack?
Empty it, brush off the dust, then wash it by hand in lukewarm soapy water or, if the label allows it, in the washing machine at thirty degrees in a pillowcase. Let it air dry, open and hanging, without a tumble dryer.
What size suitcase for a week of vacation?
For a week, a medium suitcase of about sixty to seventy litres is enough for most travellers; a cabin bag is suitable if travelling light. A large suitcase is justified for two weeks or bulky equipment.
How to wear a Kangol beret?
The beret should be worn tilted to the side, resting on the back of the head or flipped back, the emblem facing the neck, as popularized by hip-hop artists. It clears the forehead and pairs well with both smart and casual outfits.
Is a recycled plastic bag just as durable?
Polyester made from recycled plastic offers performance similar to that of new polyester. As with any bag, durability mainly depends on the thickness of the fabric, the quality of the seams, and the closures.
Fitted or adjustable cap: what to choose?
The fitted cap, with a fixed size, provides a neat fit and structured appearance but requires knowing your head size. The adjustable one, whether snapback or strap, fits multiple sizes: it's the safest choice to give as a gift.
