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Lucky 13 Outdoor Retailer/SLC words/images Judith Ecochard 60th Anniversary Backpack Limited Edition $150 Vintage Americana sells...and for good reason. The designs stand the test of time---and the backpacks stand-out amongst all the technical gear. These, by Kelty---are some of the best we have seen---no wonder they retail at hip fashion outlets--- KELTY is a multi-faceted company celebrating its 60th anniversary. We loved these vintage style packs that are hitting the market now-featuring leather accents, buckle straps, fashion flag emblem...and exposed nickel plate zips. New-vintage inspired...the Windjammer $125...an overnight bag with a 21st century laptop sleeve, grab handle, and handy shoulder straps that unclip for use...and fold away. electronics fit in here-nice colors too Also available-end of November-the China Clipper Bag $175-a bigger version. Our fav---the Mocking Bird Backpack---the ...

ALLEGRI Ready to roll... Studio Babaldi, NYC words/images Judith Ecochard ALLEGRI -outerwear/lifestyle is a high-end label that as always had an international cast of regular customers-for years. The very stylish and weather tough jackets, coats, trenches---are made from a proprietary inventory of 2000 luxurious fabrics (think water-proof silk and cashmere-in collab with Italian Loro Piana)...and boast the design details of a stylish pieces but fused with functionality---that make ALLEGRI clothes -keepers. After celebrating its  40th Anniversary party in chic fashion at NYC Fashion Week last February---a highlight of that week, for most--- Allegri---got loads of positive press here across the Pond. For the Spring 2012 collection ---that was previewed a few weeks ago...we saw so many terrific pieces---we jumped at the chance to attend the Lookbook shoot at Union Square's Studio Babaldi---under the helm of noted fashion photographer  Maurizio Bacci and the h...