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The spring / summer 2014 collection by Eastpak got a moto...   You've got the look - We've got the bag.   The Spring / Summer 2014 collection has protective room for important items such as a laptop or camera effortlessly ---and then some…" a place for dreams, plans and ideas that you drive daily." Photographer   Charlie Engman from New York (@ charlieengman) was behind the lens---we thought the lookbook looks pretty cool. An American label that's super popular in Europe-Eastpack sources human   models from western Europe-and NYC-...Spanish Fashionista Miranda Makaroff (@ mirandamakaroff), the stylist Ayishat Akanbi from the UK (@ ayishat_akanbi), the Italian blogger Simone Monguzzi (@ simone_grazia_it), the Belgian DJ Tran Tung Thang (@ trang villa), the German photographer and blogger (@ sneaker queen) and the style and streetwear guru Joshua Kissi from the Bronx (@ streetetiquette). EASTPAK

  In Our Inbox... Not all backpacks need to be gizmo specific. Durable-yeah---but bold graphics and enough space---the kind of daypacks for urban/everyday folks---come in lots of great choices. INCLUDING... Eastpak (huge in Western Europe) ---with padded backs and adjustable ergonomic/padded shoulder straps the Rock Shadow-Padded Pak'r collection...w/ metal hardware, large main compartment and zippered front one... FROM the other side of the POND...Mojo daypacks/iPad covers and totes- pack a powerful punch of bright designs and big colors...expect to be noticed!!!!  From $25-$60 for the daypak/accessories collection...based on street art, fashion, music and technology. We saw these at a gift show about a year ago-the Benjamin Franklin $100 print daypack a winner ---!!!! PLUS: Leather bags and tricked out haulers ...with   black light reactivity, built-in speakers and functional hidden pockets and compartments.  MOJO’s latest colla...

In our inbox... Functional and eye catching....Eastpak introduces new additions to their Artist Studio series of haulers---where by 130 artists have their way with blank Padded Pak'r models... ...limited editions all-with proceeds from the Eastpak Artist Studio go to the charity program DESIGNERS AGAINST AIDS. INFO:  http://artiststudio.eastpak.com

I n our inbox---from Europe---but available worldwide... How we missed the Lacoste Fall 2011 footwear preview---is beyond us...as it's always a crowd pleaser...and gets the sporty chic looks  we all wear--- We got snaps of the two boot styles for gals-Arbonne Ski 4-water resistant $140.... Catalano-$180 MEN"S  A high top with shearling lining-Crosier Sail Mid 3 $199.99 Develan  $144.99 lace-up boot www.lacoste.com EASTPAK COSMIC DEVOTION   STOP WAITING FOR MIRACLES  available online-100 Euros/Signed limited edition of 500 for this urban driven brand's take on religious icons... www.eastpak.com EASTPAK is hugely popular in Europe-for backpacks, luggage, clothing/accessories...and everyday haulers. This really caught our eyes---a limited edition of 500 will be available---wow. Irony is beautiful. www.eastpak.com