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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Laptop Bag

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Laptop Bag

Choosing the best laptop bag is quite challenging and depends on personal preference and needs. A good laptop bag is undeniably among the essential accessories that your laptop requires. It assists you to efficiently carry your papers together with other gears while keeping your laptop safe and protected. However, there are some crucial factors you must consider before laying your hands on the best laptop bag. Easy to carry Your laptop itself is quite heavy, so why add to the weight with a clunky and heavy shoulder bag or backpack? Fortunately, there is a wide variety of materials with which laptop...

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The Rise of the Duffle Bag

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The Rise of the Duffle Bag

Duffle bags (also spelled Duffel) got their name from Duffel, a small town in Belgium. That's where the cloth of the original duffle bag, originally used for soldiers, is thought to have originated from in the early years of the 20th century. Contemporary duffels are cylindrical or square shaped bags made from a variety of fabrics ranging from canvas to polyester, leather, and microfiber.  Over the years duffle bags crossed over from strictly utility conveyors in the 60’s, to iconic fashion statements today. From a largely military background, it is now a trendy informal travel bag that still carries out its...

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Different Types of Bags to Complete Your Luggage, Your Look, and Your Life

Different Types of Bags to Complete Your Luggage, Your Look, and Your Life

An often overlooked fashion accessory, bags have risen in popularity over the years. However, if you're looking for the perfect bag to accentuate your style, a vintage bag can be an excellent option for an addition to any virile and sophisticated look. With dozens of different types of bags (and there are literally endless types of backpacks alone), you can perfectly match your satchel to your own personalized sensible fashion sense. Below, we’ll take a look at three of the most popular, but very different, vintage bag types to help you gain a better understanding of what each type of bag...

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